Quinnipiac University
Barbara E Nadeau

Clinical Professor of Occupational Therapy

Chair of Occupational Therapy

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Barbara Nadeau is a Clinical Professor and Chair of the Occupational Therapy Department.

With over 25 years of experience as a licensed occupational therapist, Dr. Nadeau brings a wealth of clinical expertise and academic leadership to her role. She holds a Master's Degree in Neuroscience and a PhD in Adult Learning and has been recognized for her contributions to both the clinical and educational realms of the profession.

At Quinnipiac, she is known for her student-centered teaching approach and expertise in instructional design and on-line learning.

Dr. Nadeau's research interests include brain injury, caregiving, disability and the use of qualitative research methods, particularly grounded theory. Her work has been published in peer-reviewed journals and she frequently presents at national and international conferences.

Dr. Nadeau's service in the community and profession includes co-facilitating a brain injury support group, serving as a mentor in AOTA's New Educator Program and as a reviewer for manuscripts published on The Scholarly Teacher blog.

Education

  • BS, University of Wisconsin-Madison
  • CERT, Quinnipiac University
  • MA, University of Hartford
  • PHD, Lesley University

Areas of Expertise

  • Neurology/Neuroscience
  • Disability Studies
  • Education/Teaching and Learning

Organization

  • Occupational Therapy

Office Location

  • Medicine, Nursing, Health Sci 362

Mail Drop

  • NH-HSC

Experience

U-Conn Health Center PCORI Study - Care Management for Cognitively Vulnerable Adults

Interventionist

Farmington, CT

2018 - Present

U-Conn Health Center Care of Persons with Dementia in their Environments (COPE) Translational Study

Interventionist

Farmington, CT

2015 - 2018

Quinnipiac University

Clinical Professor of Occupational Therapy & Program Director Post-Professional OT Programs

Hamden, CT

2009 - Present

Brain Injury Solutions, LLC

Owner

Middlefield, CT

2007 - Present

Quinnipiac University

Part-Time Faculty

Hamden, CT

2005 - 2009

Brain Injury Alliance of CT

Director of Education

Windsor, CT

2002 - 2007

Staff Builders Home Care Services & Gentiva Health Care

Homecare OT

West Hartford & Farmington, CT

2000 - 2002

University of Hartford

Assistant Professor/Academic Fieldwork Coordinator

West Hartford, CT

1993 - 2000

Easter Seal Rehabilitation Center

Occupational Therapist

Windsor, CT

1989 - 1993

Visiting Nurse Association of the Valley

Therapy Coordinator

Derby, CT

1987 - 1989

Treasure Coast Rehabilitation Hospital

Occupational Therapist

Vero Beach, FL

1987 - 1987

Selected Publications

Conference Presentation

Reading Memoirs to Enhance Learning

Nadeau, B

ITLC Lilly Conference, San Diego, CA (2024)

Peer Reviewed Journal

Finding the right fit: What contributes to the successful use of speech generating devices

Majeski, K., Ryan, C. D., Nadeau, B.

Assistive Technology, onlin December (2022)

Conference Presentation

Facilitating Transformative Learning in an Online Asynchronous Learning Environment

Nadeau, B.

ITLC Lilly , Online (2022)

Professional Designation