PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA

Distinguished Professor

Educational background

• Bachelor of Science – Occupational Therapy, University of Missouri
• Master of Science in Education – Special Education – Learning Disabilities, University of Missouri
• Doctor of Philosophy – Applied Neuroscience – University of Kansas

Areas of expertise

• The impact of Sensory Processing on Everyday life
• Coaching as an Evidence based practice
• Strengths-based Approaches
• Community Based Practice

Selected professional honors and awards (selected)

• Award of Merit, AOTA (1991)
• AOTF Academy of Research (1993)
• Eleanor Clarke Slagle Lectureship (2001)
• A. Jean Ayres Research Award (2003)
• William T. Kemper Teaching Fellowship (2004)
• Chancellor’s Club Teaching Professorship (2011)
• Doctorate of Honorary Letters, A. Still University (2013)
• 100 Influential People in Occupational Therapy (2017)

Membership in professional organizations

[see curriculum vitae for service in these organizations]

• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
• American Occupational Therapy Association 1972-Present
• American Occupational Therapy Foundation
  • Currently member of the Development Committee
• Kansas Occupational Therapy Association
• Missouri Occupational Therapy Association
• International Coaching Federation
• Institute of Coaching
• Association of Positive Psychology Coaching

Selected publications

Publications and information regarding scholarly activity and service may be viewed in Dr. Winnie Dunn’s CV.

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