Occupational Therapy Faculty
Shelley Mulligan, Ph.D., OTR/L, Associate Professor, Department Chair, Graduate Faculty
shelleym@cisunix.unh.edu 121 Hewitt Hall
Education —
1997 Ph.D., Special Education, University of Washington;
1990 MSOT, Colorado State University;
1985 BSOT, University of Western Ontario;
Courses Taught — OT Evaluation and Intervention (children), Research Methods, Human Occupation, The Behavior and Development of Children, Statistics for the Health and Human Services
Research Interests — Measurement of sensory integration functions and dyspraxia; Early diagnostic markers for autism; Time-use of middle school children
Clinical Areas of Expertise — OT evaluation and intervention for children, sensory integration interventions, school-based OT practice
Service — Consultation for families of children with autism, MCH-Lend Program and Seacoast and Child Development Clinic, Instructor for USC/WPS Comprehensive Training Program in Sensory Integration
Personal Interests — Golf, skiing
Sajay Arthanat, Ph.D., OTR, ATP, Assistant Professor, Graduate Faculty
Sajay.arthanat@unh.edu 111 Hewitt Hall
Education — 2007 Ph.D. Rehabilitation Science, University at Buffalo;
2004 Advanced Certificate in Assistive and Rehabilitation Technology, University at Buffalo;
1997 BS OT, Santosh College of Occupational Therapy, Dr. M.G.R University, Chennai, India
Courses Taught — Mind Body Systems: Neurologically-based Function and Dysfunction, Research Methods and Applied Practice, OT Evaluation and Intervention (Adults)
Research Interests — Neurological rehabilitation and outcomes measurement, Use of assistive technology (AT) across all age groups and disabilities, Usability testing of AT and consumer products by persons with disabilities, Cross-cultural models of disability, Community based rehabilitation
Clinical Areas of Expertise — Application of assistive technology; Wheelchair seating and positioning; Adult rehabilitation
Service — Volunteer/consultant Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Technology Transfer, and Center for Assistive Technology, University of Buffalo; Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA)
Personal Interests — hiking travel, fishing
Elizabeth Crepeau, Ph.D., OTR, FAOTA, Full Professor, Graduate Faculty
ecrepeau@cisunix.unh.edu 123 Hewitt Hall
Education — 1994 Ph.D. in Sociology University of New Hampshire;
1988 MA in Sociology University of New Hampshire;
1966 BS in Occupational Therapy University of New Hampshire
Courses Taught — OT Practice and Professional Reasoning, Human Occupation
Research — The day-to-day experience of aging in a rural community;
Examination of pedagogy relative to writing and critical thinking
Service — Stratham Historical Society, Member and President of Friend of Lamprey Health Care, American Occupational Therapy Foundation-Research Advisory Council, American Occupational Therapy Foundation-Academic Development Committee
Personal Interests — Gardening, quilting, being with grandchildren, writing
Lou Ann Griswold, Ph.D., OTR, FAOTA, Associate Professor, Graduate Faculty
Louann.Griswold@unh.edu 115 Hewitt Hall
Education — 1995 Ph.D., Sociology, University of New Hampshire;
1986 MS OT, Colorado State University;
1979 BS OT, Colorado State University;
Courses Taught — OT Practice and Professional Reasoning; Human Occupation; Occupation, Health and Community Programming; OT Evaluation and Intervention
(Children)
Clinical areas of expertise — OT practice in early intervention (birth to three) and school-based practice; functional assessment, positive behavior support and psychosocial practice
Research — Occupational therapy education; Evaluation of social interaction; Efficacy of OT practice in the schools; Clinical decision-making
Service — OT services for children in the community; Facilitator for positive behavior intervention and supports
Personal Interests — Travel, cooking, gardening
Susan Merrill, MA OTR/L, Clinical Assistant Professor, and Fieldwork Coordinator
susan.merrill@unh.edu 125 Hewitt Hall
Education — 2002- present Enrolled in PhD, OT Program, Nova Southeastern University;
1982 MA OT, University of Southern California;
1976 BA OT, University of Pennsylvania
Courses Taught — Transitions: Student to Professional; Level 1 and Level 2 Fieldwork
Research Interests — Occupational therapy education; Professional socialization of occupational therapy students; Aging with intellectual disabilities and the impact on families of adults with intellectual disabilities; Infusing occupation into practice; Phenomenological research methods
Service — New England Occupational Therapy Educational Council, Service for adults with intellectual disabilities; Steppingstones-A community-based program for head-injury survivors.
Personal Interests — Travel, kayaking, cooking
Douglas Simmons, Ph.D. OTR/L, Assistant Professor, Graduate Faculty
dsimmons@cisunix.unh.edu 119 Hewitt Hall
Education — 2006 PhD, OT Nova Southeastern University;
1998 MSOT University of New Hampshire;
1989 BSOT State University of New York at Buffalo
Courses Taught — Human Movement, Enabling Participation in Community Groups; Leadership in OT Systems of Practice
Research Interests — Program evaluation and outcomes, Quality of life for care providers head-injury survivors; Evaluation of social interaction and social participation in community settings
Clinical Areas of Expertise — Physical rehabilitation with adults, OT Practice with individuals with traumatic brain injury
Service — Steppingstones-A community-based program for head injury survivors, New Hampshire Occupational Therapy Association, Greater New Hampshire Seacoast Community Needs Panel
Personal Interests — Travel, tennis, hiking
Elizabeth Stewart, MS OTR, Clinical Assistant Professor
elizabeth.stewart@unh.edu 123 Hewitt Hall
Education — 2005 MS in Management, New England College;
1988 BS OT, University of New Hampshire
Course taught — Human Movement, OT Evaluation and Intervention (Adults), Occupation, Health and Community Programming, Exploring Occupational Therapy
Clinical Areas of Expertise — Adult rehabilitation, ergonomics, OT practice with individuals with orthopedic injuries; Acute care
Service — New Hampshire Occupational Therapy Association; ergonomic consulting
Kerryellen G. Vroman, PhD, OTR, Assistant Professor, Graduate Faculty
kerryellen.vroman@unh.edu 113 Hewitt Hall
Education — 2005 PhD Health Psychology, Massey University, New Zealand;
1992 MHS, McMaster University, Canada, 1992;
1990 BA, Massey University, New Zealand, 1990;
1976 Dip. OT Central Institute of Technology, New Zealand
Courses Taught — Psychosocial Disorders of Everyday Life; Enabling Participation in Community Groups; Psychosocial Evaluation and Interventions, OT Practice and Professional Reasoning
Research Interests — Investigation of psychosocial factors that influence health outcomes and adaptation to illness including relationships between client-practitioner, patients' goal directed activities and recovery, and client expectations and behavioral change
Clinical Areas of Expertise — Community mental health, cognitive behavioral therapy, psycho-education and psychodynamic group therapies for community-based client and rehabilitation for psychiatrically disabled young adults
Service — Help Age Octavia Waight Home for Elders, Belize; Maine Council for the Humanities, advisory group
Personal Interests — International travel, gardening
Barbara Prudhomme White, Ph.D., OTR/L, Associate Professor, Graduate Faculty
bpwhite@cisunix.unh.edu 117 Hewitt
Education — 1999 Ph.D. Developmental/Educational Psychology, University of Minnesota;
1978 BS OT University of New Hampshire
Courses Taught — Research Methods and Application to Practice, Behavior and Development of Children, Mind Body Systems: Neurologically-based function and dysfunction, Stressed Out
Research Interests — Behavior and emotion regulation; Stress effects on human development; Psychobiological measures & behavior; Stimulant medication use and abuse; ADD/ADHD assessment and intervention; Outcomes-based research; Clinical/practitioner collaborations in research. Click here to view information regarding Barbara Whites Autism and Asperger’s Research.
Clinical Areas of Expertise — OT practice with children, stress management, behavioral regulation of children, functional assessment
Service — Discovery Program Advisory Council; White Mountain Adaptive Snow Sports (Loon Mountain)
Therese Willkomm, PhD, ATP, Clinical Assistant Professor
theresew@unh.edu 281 Hewitt Hall
Education — 1997 PhD, Rehabilitation Technology, University of Pittsburgh;
1984 MS Vocational Rehab, Drake University, Iowa;
1982 BS Vocational Rehab, University of Wisconsin;
1982 BS Special Education University of Wisconsin;
Courses Taught — Human Movement; Introduction to Assistive Technology; Assistive Technology and Physical Disabilities; Assistive Technology and Sensory, Communicative and Cognitive Disabilities
Clinical Areas of Expertise — Development, evaluation and training in the use of assistive technology, worksite accommodations, universal design for learning
Research Interests — Assistive technology service delivery outcome measures; secondary injuries and assistive technology; and assistive technology to prevent slips and falls
Service — Chair of the Job Accommodation Special Interest Group – Rehabilitation Engineering Society of North America; New Hampshire Slip and Falls Task Force; Governor’s task force on employment and people with disabilities; New Hampshire Transition Network; Director of the New Hampshire Assistive Technology Statewide Program; Statewide, national and international assistive technology training.
Personal Interests — Drawing, treasure hunting
Renate Jurden, Administrative Assistant