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Dr. Patricia Henton serves as an Associate Professor at Huntington University since 2017, leveraging over 25 years of clinical occupational therapy experience across acute care, physical medicine, hand therapy, pediatrics, and school-based practice in the United States and Canada.
Her educational foundation includes:
- Entry-level Occupational Therapy degree from University of Western Ontario, London, Canada
- Post-professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) with Pediatric Science emphasis from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, Provo, Utah
Her research pioneers relationship-based feeding methodologies, family-centered practice, and autism interventions through evidence-based workshops presented at national conferences including AOTA, COTA, and state associations. She actively develops pediatric feeding protocols and telehealth adaptations for early intervention.
Key professional recognitions include:
- Interdisciplinary Certificate in Autism (ICA) from Michigan Department of Education and Oakland University (2016)
- Certified Educator of Infant Massage (CEIM) (2020)
As an educator, she coordinates Huntington University's Pediatric Specialty Pathway, advises the NICU/Early Intervention student club, and mentors capstone projects. She organizes national pediatric conferences featuring experts like Marsha Dunn Klein and Gwen Wild, while leading the OTD Christian Fellowship Bible club and international mission projects focused on student spiritual development.
