Umeda, Caroline, PhD, OTR/L

Associate Professor

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    About

    Dr. Caroline Umeda has provided occupational therapy services to children with disabilities and their families since 1999. She received her Post-Professional MS and PhD in Rehabilitation Science from the University of Washington and her BS in Occupational Therapy from the University of Puget Sound. Her advanced training includes the Comprehensive Program in Sensory Integration through Western Psychological Services/University of Southern California and certification in administering the Sensory Integration and Praxis Test and the Screening Tool for Autism in Toddlers and Young Children.Through consultative private practice, Caroline partners with community cultural arts and recreational organizations to develop accessible programs and services. Her research focuses on the impact of organization-level occupational therapy consultation to promote meaningful community participation among individuals with diverse abilities.Caroline has taught extensively in academic, clinical, and community-based contexts, and held a clinical faculty position at the University of Washington from 2008 to 2015. Caroline joined the Department of Occupational Therapy at Dominican University of California in 2018.

    Contact Information

    Dominican University of California
    50 Acacia Ave.
    San Rafael, CA 94901

    Education/Academic qualification

    Rehabilitation Science, PhD, University of Washington, Seattle

    2017

    Rehabilitation Science, MS, University of Washington, Seattle

    2008

    Coolidge Otis Chapman Honors Program Scholar, BS, University of Puget Sound

    1998

    External positions

    Occupational Therapy Consultant, Private Practice

    Program Manager, University of Washington, Seattle

    Research Interests

    • Sensory Integration
    • Community Participation and Access
    • Resilience in Higher Education

    Disciplines

    • Occupational Therapy