Meghan Doherty

Meghan Doherty, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy at the University of Missouri. Her work bridges clinical practice and research, focusing on cognition and daily activity engagement for individuals with neurological conditions such as stroke, brain injury, cancer, and ALS.

• Education:
  • Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (OTD), Washington University, St. Louis, MO
  • Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT), Washington University, St. Louis, MO
  • Bachelor of Science in Health Science, Truman State University, Kirksville, MO

Dr. Doherty's research explores functional cognitive interventions and occupational participation across diverse neurological populations. She investigates inclusive teaching practices and develops assessment tools like the Weekly Calendar Planning Activity for executive function evaluation.

Her publications highlight trends in ALS phenotypes, stroke rehabilitation, and pediatric brain injury interventions. Recent studies focus on cross-cultural assessment validity and metacognitive strategies in adult and adolescent populations.