Denise K. Donica, DHSc, OTR/L, BCP, FAOTA

Professor
Graduate Program Director of OTD
Department Chair

Dept. of Occupational Therapy
Health Sciences Building, 3305E
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC27858

252-744-6197 (phone)
252-744-6198 (fax)

donicad@ecu.edu

Educational Background

• DHSc in Occupational Therapy, University of Indianapolis
• MHS in Occupational Therapy, University of Indianapolis
• BS in Occupational Therapy, Indiana University
• BA in Psychology/ Criminal Justice, Indiana University

Professional Certifications

• Board Certified in Pediatrics
• Certified in Ayres Sensory Integration

Professional Interests/Research

• Improving handwriting skills of pre-k and elementary students
• Handwriting evaluation
• Keyboarding skills
• Sensory integration and handwriting

Professional Service

• OT in Health Care – Associate Editor
• American Journal of Occupational Therapy – Editorial Review Board Member
• British Journal of Occupational Therapy – Editorial Review Board Member
• Open Journal of Occupational Therapy – Editorial Review Board Member

Publications and Presentations

• View Dr. Donica’s publications (PDF)
• View Dr. Donica’s presentations (PDF)

Teaching Responsibilities

• OCCT 6650 Conducting Research in Occupational Therapy
• OCCT 6660 Master’s Project
• OCCT 7000 Master’s Thesis