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Department of Rehabilitation Sciences

Ashley Hobson, DSc, MOT, OTR/L

Ashley Hobson, DSc, MOT, OTR/L

  • Assistant Professor and OTD Capstone Coordinator
  • LEND Fellow and Core Faculty
  • Certified IPE Educator
  • Certified in Lead 4 Success
  • Faculty Leadership Fellow

Ashley-Hobson@ouhsc.edu


Education:

  • Doctor of Science in Rehabilitation Sciences (DSc) Program, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 2021
  • Master of Occupational Therapy, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, 2015
  • Bachelor of Science in Health Studies, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, 2013


Teaching:

  • OCTH 8154: Neuro Rehabilitation for Children
  • OCTH 7003: Foundations of OT
  • OCTH 8123: Leadership and Management
  • OCTH 8072: Capstone Exploration
  • OCTH 9032: Capstone Plan
  • OCTH 9046: Capstone Experience
  • RS 5263: Family and Diversity
  • Co-Developer of the Interprofessional Dysphagia Seminar
  • Co-Developer of the Interprofessional Pediatric Screening Initiative Training Program
  • Co-Developer of the Macy Grant Interprofessional Leadership Program Curriculum


Research Interests:

  • Women’s health
  • Occupation-based pelvic health
  • Perinatal health
  • Mental health across the lifespan
  • Pediatric neurodevelopment and epigenetic considerations
  • Trauma-informed care across patient populations
  • Leadership and interdisciplinary collaboration


Select Honors & Accomplishments:

  • NextGen Under 30 Recipient – 2019


Service:

SCHOLARSHIP

  • AOTA Inspire 2024 – Short Course Presentation, Workshop, Poster Presentation
  • ASHA National Conference 2023 – Short Course
  • Oklahoma Autism Conference 2023 – Short Course
  • Reproductive Health Symposium 2023 – Short Course
  • OTs in Pelvic Health National Conference 2023, 2024 – Short Course
  • AOTA Inspire 2023 – Short Course Presentation
  • OKOTA Short Course Presentations – 2023, 2022, 2021, 2019, 2015, 2013
  • OANAPT Continuing Education Presentations – 2021, 2018
  • Oklahoma Autism Network Community Training – 2022
  • iLEAP Community Training – 2022
  • Wellspring Community Training – recurring throughout the year: 2022, 2023
  • OU Health Quality Improvement Conference – 2022
  • College of Allied Health Research Day Presentations – 2019, 2015
  • Occupation-based Pelvic Health Assessment Tool – current research study
  • Professionalism Assessment for Educators – current research study
  • Professionalism Self-Assessment for Students – current research study
  • Macy Grant – curriculum development, implementation, and data collection
  • IPSI Seed Grant – development, implementation, and data collection

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

  • Teen Mother Coalition: Founding Board Member
  • Adolescent Sexual Health Grant: Consultant and Professional Educator
  • STRIDE: Vice President
  • Wellspring: Core Event Presenter 
  • American Occupational Therapy Association: Member
  • AOTA Pelvic Health Community of Practice: Member
  • Oklahoma Association for Neonatal and Pediatric Therapists: Member
  • Global Pelvic Health Alliance: Member
  • Oklahoma Occupational Therapy Association: Member
  • College of Allied Health Faculty Board: Member
  • OT Pelvic Health Providers United: Founding Member
  • Oklahoma City Young Professionals: Member