Colleen C Whiting
Assistant Professor College of Health & Wellness Occupational Therapy Providence
Biography and Expertise
Colleen Cameron Whiting, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA has worked as an occupational therapist for over twenty-five years. Her expertise lies in holistically supporting children, particularly those with sensory integration and processing challenges, autism, and who have experienced trauma, using theoretically based, evidence-informed interventions, and advanced professional reasoning.
Throughout her career spanning early intervention, mental health, school-based practice, private practice, and academia, Whiting has demonstrated a strong commitment to lifelong learning, innovation, scholarship, and professional service. She has authored multiple peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters focused on trauma, public health, sensory processing, social-emotional development, and interprofessional practice, and has led numerous research initiatives. Whiting has presented internationally at professional development trainings for practitioners, parents, and educators, and has contributed extensively through service on state and national organizational boards and committees. Prior to joining Johnson & Wales University, she taught in occupational therapy doctoral programs at several universities.
Education
OTD
Boston University
MS
Boston University
BA
Boston College
Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR)
Massachusetts
Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR)
NBCOT
Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR)
Rhode Island
AOTA Service Commendation
AOTA
AOTA’s Roster of Fellows Award
AOTA
Service Commendation Award
American Occupational Therapy
AJOT Authors & Issues Session 35: SI in Schools (Internet)
Youtube
February, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74bjBARjwiQ
OTS 163: Making Sensory Integration Work in School Environments (Podcast)
OT SchoolHouse Podcast
December, 2024
OTS 163: Making Sensory Integration Work in School Environments
E93: Dr. Colleen Whiting on Sensory Integration Intervention in the Schools (Podcast)
Health Matters
September 12, 2022
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e93-dr-colleen-whiting-on-sensory-integration-intervention/id1495983952?i=1000579262538
Massachusetts Association of Occupational Therapy
American Occupational Therapy Association
Whiting, C.
Use of a Trauma-Informed Approach in Occupational Therapy Programs
Occupational Therapy in Mental Health
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has not been assigned
1-19
Whiting, C.
Social Emotional Learning
Elsevier
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none
469-486
Whiting, C.
Expanding roles: Engaging in interprofessional collaboration to support social and emotional learning in classrooms
Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools, & Early Intervention
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none
1-21
Whiting, C.
Guidelines for Occupational Therapy Using Ayres Sensory Integration® in School-Based Practice: A Validation Study
American Journal of Occupational Therapy
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7904205190
Whiting, C.
Integrating Trauma-Informed Approaches in Higher Education: Development and Validation of a New Questionnaire
Occupational Therapy in Mental Health
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none given
1-21
Whiting, C.
Occupational Therapy Using Ayres Sensory Integration® in School-Based Practice: A Call to Action
American Journal of Occupational Therapy
79
1
7901347020
Stephenson, P. & Whiting, C.
Autism
Routledge
353-370
Whiting, C.
Trauma-Responsive Practice
Routledge
391-402
Whiting, C.
A Sensory Integration Intervention in the School Setting to Support Performance and Participation: A Multiple-Baseline Study
American Journal of Occupational Therapy
77
2
7702205060
Addressing the Needs of Adults with Sensory Differences: All You Need in a Comprehensive Intervention Program
Oral Presentation
AOTA Inspire 2025
AOTA
Philadelphia Conference Center
Philadelphia
PA
United States
Beyond Mindfulness: Using Trauma-Informed Pedagogy to Help Students Feel Safe and Ready to Learn
Lecture
AOTA Inspire 2025
AOTA
Pennsylvania Convention Center
Phildelphia
PA
United States
Yes I Can! A Road Map for Incorporating Ayres Sensory Integration in the Schools
Lecture
AOTA Inspire 2025
AOTA
Pennsylvania Convention Center
Philadelphia
PA
United States
Pediatric Occupational Therapy Practitioners’ Role in Social-Emotional Learning
Lecture
MAOT/RIOTA 2024 Annual Conference
MAOT/RIOTA
Four Points by Sheraton
Norwood
MA
United States
School-Based Occupational Therapy Using Sensory Integration Intervention
Lecture
MAOT/RIOTA 2024 Annual Conference
MAOT/RIOTA
Sheraton
Norwood
MA
United States
Designing Sensory-Informed Trauma Responsive Interventions in Pediatric Settings
Lecture
AOTA Inspire 2024
American Occupational Therapy Association
Orlando Conference Center
Orlando
FL
United States
Supporting Sensory Health and Wellness in a School Setting with a Neurodiversity-Affirming Approach
Poster
AOTA Inspire 2024
American Occupational Therapy Association
Orlando Conference Center
Orlando
FL
United States
Why & How to Implement School-Based Sensory Integration Intervention
Poster
AOTA Inspire 2024
American Occupational Therapy Association
Orlando Conference Center
Orlando
FL
United States