![Lea Ann Lowery](https://healthsciences.missouri.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Lowery-LeeAnn_450x450-300x300.jpg)
OTR/L, OTD
Clinical Professor
Educational background
- BHS Occupational Therapy, University of Missouri
- M.Ed. Special Education, emphasis in Autism, University of Missouri
- Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD), University of Kansas
Classes taught
- Clinical Practicum I and II
- Pediatric Practice
- Advanced Clinical Practice
- Populations and Communities
- Professional Issues
Other professional activities
- Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Core Faculty, Missouri LEND grant – Training in Interdisciplinary Partnerships for Kids (Tips4kids.org)
- Co-faculty director, MU OT SWIM (Swimming and water instruction modifications) for Children with ASD
- SHP Interprofessional Fellow
Research interests
- Autism
- Community participation for children and youth with disabilities
Committees/service
- Four Winds
In the news
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Mar. 12, 2024
OT students making waves with adapted swimming lessons
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Aug. 30, 2023
IPE Day participants focus on growing together
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Jul. 20, 2023
Mizzou OT faculty publish numerous textbooks
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Apr. 14, 2023
Mizzou OT at AOTA Inspire Annual Conference and Expo
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Sep. 2, 2021
Interprofessional Education Day success
![2021 Health Professions Faculty/Staff Award Winners](https://healthsciences.missouri.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Award-winners-800x465-1.jpg)
Jun. 11, 2021
2021 Health Professions Faculty and Staff Awards
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Oct. 6, 2020