Britt St. John, PhD, MPH, OTR/L
| Title: | Assistant Professor |
|---|---|
| Division: | Occupational Therapy |
Dr. St. John is an occupational therapist and assistant professor.
Education and Training
- Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre, La Trobe University (Melbourne, Australia), Fulbright Postdoctoral Fellowship, 2024
- University of Wisconsin – Madison,
- PhD Kinesiology: Occupational Science, 2022
- Master of Public Health, 2022
- MS Occupational Therapy, 2016
- Seattle Pacific University, BS Psychology, 2010
Board Certifications
- NBCOT certification: 379110
- WA OT License: OT61520332
Clinical Interests
Dr. St. John has clinical experience in outpatient pediatrics with expertise in partnering with families to address selective eating and build positive mealtime routines.
Teaching Interests
Dr. St. John is passionate about advancing the field of occupational therapy through evidence-based curriculum development and teaching, with a focus on developing exceptional therapists who can serve diverse populations.
Research Interests
Dr. St. John’s research is focused on promoting the health and wellbeing of families, and their communities. Her current research is focused on understanding and addressing selective eating in autistic children, theoretical and contextual factors impacting family mealtime, and promoting the health and wellbeing for individuals with intellectual and developmental disability.