Dr. Ashlea D. Cardin

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Education

• 2015 OTD, Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy – St. Catherine University 
• 1999 MSOT, Occupational Therapy, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine
• 1997 BS, Athletic Training and Sports Medicine, Missouri State University

Teaching

• OTE 610
• OTE 640
• OTE 732
• OTE 749
• OTE 750
• OTE 798

Professional experience

• AOTA Board Certified Pediatric Occupational Therapist (BCP)
• Certified Neonatal Therapist (CNT)
• National Association of Neonatal Nurses (NANN) Developmental Care Specialist Designation
• Licensed Neonatal Oral Motor Assessment Scale (NOMAS®) Professional
• Licensed, National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
• Registered, Missouri State Board of Occupational Therapy

Research and professional interests

• Occupational deprivation
• Neonatal occupational therapy practice
• Premature and medically fragile infant feeding skills and progression
• Theoretical and evidence-based foundations for OT practice
• Family systems and parent-infant co-occupation
• Cultural humility in healthcare (specific to the local Old Order Amish community)

Awards and honors

• Mind’s Eye Selectee (2024 Issue) – MSU Strategic Communications, Marketing and Communications
• 2023 Faculty Excellence in Community Engagement Award – MSU Public Affairs
• 2022 Missouri Foundation for Health - Dr. Corinne Walentik Leadership in Health Award
• Mercy Health System Award – 20+ years of service
• 2020 Washington University School of Medicine Program in Occupational Therapy Distinguished Alumni Award
• 2016 Springfield Business Journal’s Healthcare Champion (Therapist)