Carole Dinan

Carole Dinan, OT, OTD, OTR

Assistant Professor

School

School of Occupational Therapy

Department

School of Occupational Therapy

About

Dr. Dinan has extensive experience with pediatrics, primarily in a school-based setting for students with autism spectrum disorder and mental health challenges. She also has experience with adult orthopedic and physical rehabilitation. Dr. Dinan's research has focused on assessment of visual perception of school-aged children and its impact on occupational performance.

Education

  • Boston University -OTD
  • Salem State University - BS Occupational Therapy Springfield College BS Rehabilitation Services
  • North Shore Community College - AS Occupational Therapy Assistant

Research Interests

  • Visual Perception in Pediatrics and how it impacts occupational performance
  • Mental Health
  • Occupational Therapy history and theory
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • School-based practice

Featured Affiliations

American Occupational Therapy Association

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Massachusetts Association for Occupational Therapy

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World Federation of Occupational Therapists

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Education

  • Boston University -OTD
  • Salem State University - BS Occupational Therapy Springfield College BS Rehabilitation Services
  • North Shore Community College - AS Occupational Therapy Assistant

Research Interests

  • Visual Perception in Pediatrics and how it impacts occupational performance
  • Mental Health
  • Occupational Therapy history and theory
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • School-based practice