Patricia has been working as an Occupational Therapist for more than 30 years. Her experiences span the entire health services delivery system with acute care, short/long-term rehabilitation, community, and home-based practices.
- BS, Occupational Therapy, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH
- MPH, Health Service Delivery, Boston University, Boston, MA
Presentations
Alzheimer's Association: Map through the Maze:
Day Habilitation Supports for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Dining Safety for Adults with DD/ID
Acute Management of the Spinal Cord-Injured Patient
Craven, S., Krigman, G., Peterson, P. & Carey, K. (2018, May). Functional Activities for People with an Intellectual Disability and Dementia: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach. A Map through the Maze Alzheimer’s Association Conference, Worcester, MA.
Craven, S., Burnett, P., Krigman, G., & Peterson, P. (2016, September). Clinical Supports in a Day Habilitation Classroom for Individuals with Dementia and Intellectual Disabilities Functional Activities for People with an Intellectual Disability and Dementia: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach. Living Longer: Aging with Intellectual Disabilities Conference, Framingham, MA.
Krigman, G., & Peterson, P. (2016, September). Dysphagia and Dining. Living Longer: Aging with Intellectual Disabilities Conference, Framingham, MA.
Craven, S., Burnett, P., Krigman, G., & Peterson, P. (2016, May). Clinical Supports in a Day Habilitation Classroom for Individuals with Dementia and Intellectual Disabilities. A Map through the Maze Alzheimer’s Association Conference, Marlborough, MA
Craven, S., Burnett, P., Krigman, G., & Peterson, P. (2015, May). Clinical Supports in a Day Habilitation Classroom for Individuals with Dementia and Intellectual Disabilities. A Map through the Maze Alzheimer’s Association Conference, Marlborough, MA.
Craven, S., Burnett, P., Krigman, G., & Peterson, P. (2014, May). Clinical Supports in a Day Habilitation Classroom for Individuals with Dementia and Intellectual Disabilities. A Map through the Maze Alzheimer’s Association Conference, Marlborough, MA.
Peterson, P. (2012, April). Needs and Design of Single Switch Interfaces. UMASS Lowell Plastics Engineering, Lowell, MA