Quinnipiac University
Courtney G. Richards

Clinical Professor of Occupational Therapy

Program Dir, Dual-Degree Bachelor of Science/Master of OT

Education

  • NG1, Quinnipiac University
  • BS, Marist College
  • MS, New York University
  • OTD, Quinnipiac University

Organization

  • Occupational Therapy

Office Location

  • Medicine, Nursing, Health Sci 362D

Mail Drop

  • NH-HSC

Experience

Quinnipiac University

Interim Program Director BS/MOT

Hamden, CT

2022 - Present

Quinnipiac University

Program Coordinator - Lower Division

Hamden, CT

2019 - Present

Quinnipiac University

Clinical Associate Professor

Hamden, CT

2019 - Present

Quinnipiac University

Clinical Assistant Professor

Hamden, CT

2016 - Present

Quinnipiac University

Assistant Teaching Professor

Hamden, CT

2015 - 2016

Quinnipiac University

Visiting Clinical Assistant Professor

Hamden, CT

2013 - Present

Quinnipiac University

Part-Time Faculty

Hamden, CT

2006 - 2013

Center for Pediatric Therapy

Clinical Supervisor: Clinic and Community Based Services

Fairfield, CT

2003 - 2013

Center for Pediatric Therapy

Clinical Supervisor: School-Based Services

Fairfield, CT

2000 - 2003

Quinnipiac University

Adjunct Faculty

Hamden, CT

1999 - 2002

Center for Pediatric Therapy

Staff Therapist: Clinic and School-Based Services

Fairfield, CT

1997 - 2000

Selected Publications

Peer Reviewed Poster

Approach patterns to fine motor tasks: Feasibility of using motion capture technology with children

Richards, C., Dowling, M. K., Parker, A., Root, M., Saville, A., & White, J.

American Occupational Therapy Associations Annual Conference, AOTA Inspire 2021, Online - Covid (2021)

Peer Reviewed Poster

Adolescents with special needs’ participation and quality of life: Parents perspectives

Foster, R., & Richards, C.

American Occupational Therapy Associations Annual Conference, AOTA Inspire 2021, online - Covid (2021)

Peer Reviewed Poster

Communicating with parents when signs of autism spectrum disorder are observed: Occupational therapy practitioner perspective

Stanavich, C., Richards, C., & Seruya, F.

American Occupational Therapy Associations Annual Conference, AOTA Inspire 2021, online - Covid (2021)

Peer Reviewed Journal

Practice Patterns: A survey of occupational therapists in Bermuda

Douglas-Sampson, P., & Richards, C.

6 Voices in Education Journal of Bermuda College 18-33 (2020)

Peer Reviewed Poster

Addressing the sleep concerns of children: Pediatric occupational therapy current practice trends and resources to support public health initiatives

Olver, C., & Richards, C.

American Occupational Therapy Associations Annual Conference, AOTA Inspire 2020, Boston, MA - accepted but canceled - Covid March 2020 (2020)

Peer Reviewed Poster

Collaboration with teachers: A national survey of school-based occupational therapy practitioners

Gallagher, V., & Richards, C.

American Occupational Therapy Associations Annual Conference, AOTA Inspire 2020, Boston, MA - accepted but canceled - Covid March 2020; Poster also delivered in NJ and NY Fall 2019 (2020)

Conference Presentation

Use of Planning and Placement Team Meeting Simulation to Teach Interprofessional Collaboration in a School Based Setting and Beyond.

Richards, C., Booth, J., & Mutrie, L.

Collaborating Across Borders VII Annual International Conference, Indianapolis, IN (2019)

Peer Reviewed Poster

Collaboration with teachers: A national survey of school-based occupational therapy practitioners

Gallagher, V., & Richards, C.

New Jersey Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Nutley, NJ - Co-authored submission and poster creation; Co-author presented (2019)

Peer Reviewed Poster

Collaboration with teachers: A national survey of school-based occupational therapy practitioners

Gallagher, V., & Richards, C.

New York State Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Palisades, NY - Co-authored submission and poster creation; Co-author presented (2019)

Peer Reviewed Poster

Addressing oculomotor skills in pediatrics: OT perceptions and practice patterns

Morris, K., & Richards, C.

New Jersey Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Nutley, NJ - Co-authored submission and poster creation; Co-author presented (2019)

Peer Reviewed Poster

Communicating with parents when signs of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are observed: OT practitioner perspectives

Stanavich, C., Richards, C., & Seruya, F.

New York State Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Palisades, NY - Co-authored submission and poster creation; Co-author presented (2019)

Professional Designation