Ted Brown

Ted Brown is an Associate Professor and Undergraduate Course Coordinator in the Department of Occupational Therapy at Monash University's Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences. He has over 30 years of clinical and academic experience, including roles at Kingston Psychiatric Hospital, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, and La Trobe University. His research focuses on pediatric occupational therapy, evidence-based practice, and the application of the Rasch Measurement Model. Ted has contributed to 538 publications and 14 research projects, including studies on sensory processing, motor skills, and interprofessional collaboration.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy (Honours), Queen's University (1986)
• Master of Public Administration (Health Care Policy), Queen's University (1989)
• Master of Science in Rehabilitation, Queen's University (1991)
• PhD in Occupational Therapy, University of Queensland (2003)
• Graduate Certificate in Health Professional Education, Monash University (2006)

Research Interests:

• Paediatric occupational therapy and family-centered care
• School-based intervention and assessment methodologies
• Rasch analysis of clinical scales
• Evidence-based education for health professionals
• Sensory processing and play in neurotypical children

Awards:

• Inaugural Fellow of the Occupational Therapy Australia Research Academy (2017)
• FAOTA designation from the American Occupational Therapy Association (2019)
• Recipient of multiple research grants including Allied Health Research Committee Awards (2003, 2007)

Advising & Grants:

• Supervised over 20 PhD, masters, and honours theses on topics like paramedic education, sensory processing, and falls prevention
• Principal Investigator on projects funded by Monash University, Carers Australia, and Hong Kong Polytechnic University
• Recipient of Academy Better Teaching grants (2018) and international research collaborations

Labs & Teams: Active in Monash's occupational therapy education programs and collaborates with institutions like Deakin University (Honorary Professor) and Hong Kong Polytechnic University on curriculum development initiatives.