Marisa R. Welch

Marisa R. Welch, OTD, OTR/L, BCP is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy at Creighton University's School of Pharmacy and Health Professions, specializing in pediatric care and assistive technology. Her work bridges clinical practice, education, and community engagement.

• Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD), Washington University (2013)
• Post-graduate Residency, Pediatric Occupational Therapy, Creighton University (2015)

Research Interests focus on modified ride-on car interventions for children with medical complexities, pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders, and service-learning pedagogy. Her publications emphasize feasibility studies, interdisciplinary applications, and home/community-based therapeutic models.

Academic Contributions include co-instructing pediatric courses in Creighton’s Doctor of Occupational Therapy program. She actively presents at national conferences (e.g., American Occupational Therapy Association), highlighting innovations in pediatric mobility and sensory processing.

Clinical Expertise spans sensory processing, developmental milestones, and handwriting interventions, with a particular emphasis on managing complex pediatric conditions, especially through feeding and swallowing optimization.