Shelley Mulligan

Shelley Mulligan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy at the University of New Hampshire. Her research focuses on sensory processing and integration disorders, particularly in pediatric populations, and the development of standardized assessment tools like the Children's Occupational Performance Questionnaire (COPQ) and Sensory Processing 3 Dimensions Assessment (SP3D). She has published extensively in top occupational therapy and neuroscience journals.

• Education: Ph.D. in Special Education from University of Washington, MS and BS in Occupational Therapy from Colorado State University and University of Western Ontario

Research Interests include:

• Sensory processing disorders in children
• Development of evidence-based assessment tools
• Clinical applications of sensory integration theory
• Occupational performance in neurodiverse populations
• Interdisciplinary collaborations in autism research
• Community-based interventions for vulnerable children

Publication Trends: Dr. Mulligan's work spans sensory integration theory, psychometric validation of assessment tools, and interventions for children with developmental disorders. Recent articles (2021-2025) focus on SP3D and COPQ validation, while earlier work (1998-2017) examines sensory profile correlations and autism screening.

Community Engagement: She serves as a Court-appointed special advocate and Guardian ad litem for children in protective custody, reflecting her commitment to vulnerable populations.