Heidi Robertson

Dr. Heidi Robertson is an Associate Professor at the School of Occupational Therapy, MCPPHS University. She specializes in pediatric occupational therapy with expertise in sensory integration and autism. She teaches graduate courses including Scholarship in Practice, Evidence-Based Practice, and Neuroscience in Occupational Performance.

Education:

• OTD in Occupational Therapy, Quinnipiac University (2019)
• Bachelor's in Occupational Therapy, University of New Hampshire (1989)

Research Interests:

• Pediatric reflex assessment and integration
• Interoception in occupational therapy
• Active learning strategies in education
• Survey-based research methodologies

Awards:

• 2019 NHOTA OT Practitioner of the Year
• 2020/2021 MCPHS Advisor of the Year
• AOTA Service Commendation (2019-2022)

Advising & Service:

• Faculty advisor for COTAD organization
• NH Representative for AOTA's Representative Assembly

Her work focuses on improving healthcare access for autistic individuals and advancing educational methods in occupational therapy training.