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Rita R.  Hohlstein, MS, OTR

 

Clinical Associate Professor Emeritus


  

Main: 608-846-4377

erhohlstein@charter.net

Education and Training

B.S.
Occupational Therapy
University of Wisconsin-Madison
M.S.
Kinesiology
University of Wisconsin-Madison

Practice and Experience

Pediatrics, Developmental Disabilities, Rehabilitation, Mental Health, Administration

Research Interests

Development of prehension in children who are typically developing and those who have disabilities, the effectiveness of interventions for children with disabilities, interdisciplinary leadership training, and cultural competence training and assessments

Teaching Areas

Taught or co-taught courses in Pediatrics, Life Task Performance, Orientation to OT, Medical Lectures and guest lectured in Organization and Management and Physical Disabilities.