Susan M. Higgins

Susan M. Higgins is an Associate Professor at the University of New Haven, affiliated with the School of Health Sciences and the Rehabilitation Sciences and Wellness department. She serves as the Director of the Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program.

Education:

• OTD (Doctorate in Occupational Therapy), Tufts University
• M.A. (Master of Arts in Occupational Therapy), Tufts University
• B.S. (Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy), Tufts University

Research Interests include mental health occupational therapy, fieldwork education, the Cognitive Disabilities Model, and Sensory Modulation in Mental Health. She also explores innovative educational practices and contributes to global initiatives like animal-assisted interventions in Armenia through Oknooshoon.

Scientific Awards:

• Fellow of the American Occupational Therapy Association (FAOTA), 2019

Professional Service encompasses board roles in organizations such as the Allen Cognitive Network, New England Occupational Therapy Education Council, Rhode Island Occupational Therapy Association, and Oknooshoon, a nonprofit focused on animal-assisted interventions in Armenia.