Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy
Program Director, Post-Professional OTD
Education
- BS, Quinnipiac University
- OTD, George Washington University
Areas of Expertise
- Assistive Technology/Rehab Technology
- Transitions
Organization
- Occupational Therapy
Office Location
- Medicine, Nursing, Health Sci
Mail Drop
- NH-HSC
Courses
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OT 541 Assistive Technology in Occupational Therapy
Fall 2024 -
OT 541L Assistive Technology in Occupational Therapy Lab
Fall 2024 -
OT 556 Professional Development
Spring 2025 -
OT 652 Introduction to Doctoral Studies
Fall 2024 -
OT 663 Seminar: Innovations & Emerging Practice Issues
Spring 2025 -
OT 680 Capstone I
Fall 2024 -
OT 681 Capstone II
Spring 2025 -
PT 767 Capstone III
Fall 2024
Experience
Quinnipiac University
Assistant Professor Occupational Therapy
Hamden, CT
2019 - Present
Quinnipiac University
Visiting Assistant Professor
Hamden, CT
2019 - 2019
Cheshire Public Schools
District Occupational Therapist
Cheshire, CT, 06410
2008 - 2019
Quinnipiac University
Part Time Faculty Member
Hamden, CT
2006 - 2018
Children’s Therapy Services
Occupational Therapist
Waterbury, CT, 06078
2003 - 2008
Bethel Public Schools
Occupational Therapist
Bethel, CT, 06801
2000 - 2003
Wolcott View Manor/Meridian Manor
Director of Rehabilitation
Wolcott/Waterbury, CT, 06716
1996 - 2000
Hartford Hospital/Institute of Living
Occupational Therapist
Hartford/Farmington, CT, 06106
1994 - 1996
Selected Publications
Perceptions Regarding Hand Therapy Content in Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Programs
Fiori, L. & Majeski, K.
8(1) Journal of Occupational Therapy Education (2024)
Book Club for Busy Lives
Majeski, K., Torres, J., Sawyer, III, D., Miller, J., Vieth, M., Rai., G .
Quinnipiac University Inclusive Excellence Summer Assembly, Hamden, CT (2023)
Teacher perceptions of facilitators and barriers to a child’s ability to regulate behavior for learning
Garrison, W., & Majeski, K.
American Occupational Therapy Association Conference Inspire 2023, Kansas City, MI. (2023)
Perceptions of executive functioning group interventions for postsecondary transition students
Majeski, K., Azzopardi, B., Katz, G., Weiss, A., & Yaeger, M.
American Occupational Therapy Association Conference Inspire 2023, Kansas City, MI. (2023)
Finding the Right Fit: What Contributes Karen E. Majeski, Christopher D. Ryan & Barbara Nadeau (2023) Finding the Right Fit: What Contributes to the Successful Use of Speech Generating Devices?
Majeski, K., Ryan, C., & Nadeau, B.
DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2022.2161668 Assistive Technology Quarterly (2023)
The Impact of COVID-19 on the Mental Health of Rehabilitation Health Professionals: Management Recommendations
Majeski, K., Sica, M. & Majeski, A.
Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions , Fort Lauderdale, Florida (2023)
Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health Amongst Rehabilitation Health Professionals
Sica, M., Majeski, K., & Majeski, A..
52(3) Journal of Allied Health 234-238 (2023)
School Administrators’ Perceptions of Occupational Therapy’s Role in General Education Initiatives
Yagud, K. & Majeski, K.
https://doi.org/10.1080/19411243.2023.2277787 Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools, & Early Intervention 1-15 (2023)
Increasing Community Engagement for Clients With Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities: Harnessing Interdisciplinary Resources of National University Centers for Excellence & Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities Programs
Whitney, R., Rogers, S., Walsh, W., Majeski, K., Chakraborty, S., & Carrasquillo, L.
American Occupational Therapy Association, San Antonio, Texas (2022)
Why Authentic Representation of Disability in the Media Matters: A Conversation About Occupational Justice
Whitney, R., Rogers, S., Walsh, W., Majeski, K., Chakraborty, S., & Carrasquillo, L
American Occupational Therapy Association Conference, San Antonio, Texas (2022)
An Executive Function Protocol to Address Functional Cognition for Students With Individualized Education Programs Transitioning to the Workforce
Majeski, K., Conaci, E., Bacon, S., Blackwood, K., Bonanno, C., Choe, K., Cutts, A., Kramer, S., & Rochon, D.
American Occupational Therapy Association Conference, San Antonio, Texas (2022)
OT's Role in Vocational Rehabilitation for Adolescents & Young Adults With Developmental Disabilities
Trujillo, C., Majeski, K., & Gross, B.
American Occupational Therapy Association Conference, San Antonio, Texas (2022)
Preconference Institute: Preparing Students for a Successful Transition to Adult Life: Effecting Change at Every Level, Kindergarten through Age 22
Majeski, K., Stock, T., Schwind, D., Hein, C., Hollenbeck, J.,
American Occupational Therapy Association Conference, San Antonio, Texas (2022)
Protocol for Assessment of Reading (PAR): Using formative measures to determine appropriate reading accommodations for students
Majeski, K. & Olson, M.
ConnOTA Special Interest Section Fall Conference, North Haven, CT (2022)
Implementation of Smart Technology in the Home Setting
Majeski, K., Breton, J., DiMeo, E., Lazaro, S., Lieberman, J., Maher, L., White, J. , & Drummey, D.
ConnOTA Spring Annual Conference, Virtual Conference (2021)
AN INTERPROFESSIONAL APPROACH TO CARE ? FOR A CHILD WITH COMPLEX MEDICAL CHALLENGES
Strange, V., Doyle, M., Cook, B., Majeski, K., Archambault, M., Falaro, J. & Smith, C.
Thomas Jefferson University Interprofessional Care for the 21st Century , Virtual Conference, Thomas Jefferson University (2021)
Using the HAAT Model to Help Individuals With Developmental Disabilities Transition to Virtual Services
Majeski, K., Edwards-Collins, M., & Carrasquillo, L.
6(1) AOTA SIS Quarterly Practice Connections 15-17 Quarterly (2021)
A Demonstration of Knowledge Translation in A Transition Community of Practice
Majeski, K. & Schefkind, S.
14(2) Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools, & Early Intervention 225-221 January (2021)
Reinventing Standard Patient Experience During COVID: A Sustainable Approach
Majeski, K., VanOss, T., & Ceccolini, G.
Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions (ASAHP), Virtual Conference (2021)
Hearing our Clients' Voices through Self-Determination
Majeski, K. Schwind, D., Stock, T.,& Heim, C.
AOTA Children and Youth Specialty Conference, Orlando, Florida (2021)
Update on virtual evaluation in school-based practice. Information sharing from AOTA Developmental Disability SIS
Majeski, K.
ConnOTA Special Interest Section Fall Conference, Virtual Conference (2021)
Grant Submitted
Majeski, K.
Hamden, CT, Quinnipiac University (2020)
Postsecondary Transition Planning and Occupational Therapy: A Framework for Occupational Therapy Impact Across the School Years
Hollenbeck, J., Majeski, K., Schwind, D., Stock, T., & Heim, C.
American Occupational Therapy Association National Conference (Conference Canceled), Boston, MA (2020)
OT's Role in Postsecondary Transition Planning
Majeski, K., Hollenbeck, J., Schwind, D.,& Stock, T.
American Occupational Therapy Association National Conference (Conference Canceled), Boston, MA (2020)
An Executive Functioning Protocol in an IDEA Postsecondary Transition Program
Majeski, K., Barillaro, D., Donohue, N., Gray, C., & MacDonald, A
American Occupational Therapy Association National Conference (Conference Canceled), Boston, MA (2020)
An Executive Function Protocol used in a postsecondary transition program: Pilot Study
Majeski, K., & Donohue, N.
Connecticut Occupational Therapy Association Spring Conference, Hartford, CT (2020)
Panel Presentation: Connecticut PPT Leadership Institute
Kradziwon, S., Majeski, K., Moon, S., & Nemczuk, N.
Special Education Resource Center of Connecticut Leadership Institute, Virtual Platform (2020)
Expert Panel on Supporting Therapists in the Remote Environment
Majeski, K., & Glennon, T.
Connecticut Occupational Therapy Association Fall Conference, Virtual Platform (2020)
Panel Presentation:Practices for the Future Vision 2025
Abadiotakis, E. Anderson, D., & Majeski, K
Quinnipiac University Alumni Conference (2019)