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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

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 7132: Pediatric Foundations and Therapeutic Methods
  •  OCTH 8154 Neuro Rehabilitation for Children
  • OCTH 7003: Foundations of OT
  • OCTH 7103: Community Participation and Program Development
  • OCTH 8123: Leadership and Management
  • OCTH 8072: Capstone Exploration
  • OCTH 9032: Capstone Plan
  • OCTH 9046: Capstone Experience
  • RS 5263: Family and Diversity
  • OCTH 7063: Mental Health
  • OCTH/PHTH 9391: Interprofessional Case Management – Faculty Facilitator
  • Co-Developer of the Interprofessional Dysphagia Seminar
  • Co-Developer of the Interprofessional Community-Based Developmental Screening Program
  • Interprofessional Guest Lectureships: Communication Sciences, PhD in Allied Health Sciences


Research Interests:

  • Women’s health
  • Occupation-based pelvic health
  • Perinatal health
  • Mental health across the lifespan
  • Pediatric neurodevelopment and epigenetic contributors
  • Working with vulnerable/underserved populations
  • Trauma-informed care: the impact of trauma across the lifespan
  • Fostering professionalism development in students and clinicians
  • Leadership and interdisciplinary collaboration


Select Honors & Accomplishments:

  • NextGen Under 30 Recipient – 2019


Service:

SCHOLARSHIP

  • 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 – in development
  • Professionalism Assessment for Educators – in development
  • Professionalism Self-Assessment for Students – in development

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

  • Teen Mother Coalition: Founding Board Member
  • Adolescent Sexual Health Grant: Consultant and Professional Educator
  • STRIDE: Vice President
  • Oklahoma Occupational Therapy Association: Legislative Chair
  • Wellspring: Core Event Presenter at statewide community events
  • American Occupational Therapy Association: Member
  • Pelvic Health Community of Practice: Member
  • Oklahoma Association for Neonatal and Pediatric Therapists: Member
  • Unity Clinic: Faculty facilitator and student mentor

PREVIOUS

  • University of Oklahoma College of Allied Health Research Committee
  • Doctoral Student Representative 2018-2019
  • Oklahoma Related Services Project: Member 2018- 2020University of Oklahoma College of Allied Health Research Day: Committee member 2013; 2019 Autism Oklahoma: 2013 – 2018
  • The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Student Chapter: Member 2013 – 2015; Allied Health and Event Director Co-Chair 2014 – 2015
  • No Boundaries International: Fall 2013