Marie-Christine Potvin, PhD, OTR/L
Professor
Program Director, Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate
Contact
4201 Henry Avenue
Ronson Science and Health R225
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Marie-Christine Potvin, PhD, OTR/L
Professor
Program Director, Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate
Education
PhD, Rehabilitation Sciences, McGill University
MHS, Medical University of South Carolina
BSc Occupational Therapy, McGill University
Recent Publications
- "i Could Really Use This": Occupational Therapy Students' Perceptions of Learning to Coach
- OT Practitioner Students' Perspectives of Clinical ReasoningDevelopmentDuring Level II Fieldwork
- Effectiveness of a Handwriting Curriculum in Kindergarten Classrooms
- Supporting Children with Autism and Their Families: A Culturally Responsive Family-Driven Interprofessional Process
- Interprofessional Education and Practice: A Family-Centered Approach to Autism
Certifications
- National Board Certification for Occupational Therapy
- Licensed Occupational Therapist: Pennsylvania
- Sensory Integration and Praxis Test Certification
- Certificate in Assistive Technology
- Certified Positive Psychology Coaching, Level 2
Research & Clinical Interests
- Social participation and quality of life of children with autism and their family members
- Academic success of youth and young adults with disabilities
- Empowerment and quality of life of parents of children with disabilities
- Inclusive practices in public schools and institutions of higher education
- Interprofessional collaboration to enhance children's outcomes
- Understanding the Value of Coaching within rehabilitation across settings and populations
Awards & Honors
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Distinguished OT Educator Award, 2022
- Thomas Jefferson University Award for Mentoring, 2020
- The Judith Kornbluth-Gelfand Pediatric Fellowship, McGill University, 2010
- Clinical Practice Award, Vermont Occupational Therapy Association, 2006