Mary-Ellen Johnson, OTD, MAHSM, OTR/L
Clinical Assistant Professor
Professional Interest
Adult Sensory Processing
Degrees and Certifications
Doctor of Occupational Therapy
MA Health Systems Management
Teaching Responsibilities
Adults and older adults
Therapeutic use of self
groups and populations
introduction to occupational therapy
capstone advisement
Research Interests & Grants
Adult Sensory Processing
Older Adults
Sensory Processing and Academic Retention and Success
Sacred Heart University Research and Creativity Grant 2010-2011 - $294.00 to study how sensory stimuli impacts a college student’s experience
Publications and Presentations
Johnson, M. E., & Irving, R. (2008, June). "Implications of sensory defensiveness in a college population." The American Occupational Therapy Association Sensory Integration Special Interest Section Quarterly, 31(2), 1–3.
Strong, L.L., Bowers, D.M., Johnson, M.E., Alaimo, N., Clinton-Briley, A. & Colon, L. (2005). "Aging with Grace- Envejecinedo con gracia." Puerto Rican Health Sciences Journal (March). (abstract)
Emery, M.J., Strong, L.L., Bowers, D.M., Johnson, M.E., (2005). "The establishment of a multicultural and interdisciplinary Wellness Center through university community partnerships." Puerto Rican Health Sciences Journal (March). (abstract)