Anne F. Cronin, Ph.D., OTR/L, FAOTA

Professional Activities

• American Occupational Therapy Association
• West Virginia Occupational Therapy Association
• World Federation of Occupational Therapists
• AOTA Board of Directors
• National/international advisory and editorial/review boards
• Volunteer for WV Department of Education’s "Camp Gizmo"

Special Recognitions/Awards:

Board certified in pediatrics by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA);
Designated as a Fellow of the American Occupational Therapy Association (FAOTA).

Education

University of Florida, Gainesville, FL Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Sociology, 1995

Webster University, Webster Springs, MO Master of Arts in Health Services, 1981

University of Missouri, Columbia, MO Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, 1978

Current Position

Associate Professor

WVUCED Mentor for Occupational Therapy as part of the Leadership in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Grant

Research Interests

• Qualitative method to study practice
• Qccupation-centered practice
• Therapeutic Process
• Life satisfaction and quality of life for families with a child with a chronic impairment
• Intersection of theory, research and practice
• Assistive Technology

Scholarship

• Marquenie, K., Mangohig, K., Rodger, S., & Cronin, A.  (2011) Routines and Rituals for Mothers with a Young Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Dinnertime and Bedtime Occupations.  Australian Journal of Occupational Therapy   Jun;58(3):145-54. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1630.2010.00896.x. Epub 2011 Jan 9.
• Cronin, A., Poe, S., and Ruscello, D.  (2009) Team Intervention in Food Selectivity in a Medically Complex Child in Rural Appalachia. Occupational Therapy in Health Care (23) 3: 207-225.
• Cronin, A. (2009) A perspective on Entry Level Occupational Therapy Education, WFOT bulletin, summer edition 2009.
• Cronin, A.F. (2004). Mothering a Child with Hidden Impairments, American Journal of Occupational Therapy,  Volume 58 (1): 83-92.
• Cronin, A.F. (2003) Chapter 5: Traumatic Brain Injury in Children, pp. 49-59 in C. Royeen (ed.), Pediatric Issues in Occupational Therapy: a compendium of leading scholarship, AOTA Press: Bethesda, MD.
• Cronin, A.F. (2001). Traumatic Brain Injury in Children.  American Journal of Occupational Therapy.  Volume 55 (4): 377-384.
• Cronin, A. (2007). Chapter 29: My kid just is not like any one else’s kid; Mental health disorders in childhood , for upcoming text “Kids Can Be Kids- Supporting The Occupations And Activities Of Childhood” edited by Shelly J Lane and Anita C Bundy. F.A. Davis Publisher
• Bolanos, C. and Cronin, A. (2006) Developing Competency in Fieldwork in Developing Countries. Book of Abstracts: International Congress of the World Federation of Occupational Therapy, 14th Annual Meeting.
• Cronin, A, (2006). Homelessness: a Mexican Experience. Book of Abstracts: International Congress of the World Federation of Occupational Therapy, 14th Annual Meeting.
• Cronin, A . and Mandich, M (2005) Human Development and Performance throughout the lifespan. Clifton Park, NY: Thomson-Delmar Learning.
• Cronin, A.F. (2004). Mothering A Child With Hidden Impairments, American Journal of Occupational Therapy.  Volume 58 (1): 83-92.
• Cronin, A.F. (2003) Chapter 5: Traumatic Brain Injury in Children, pp. 49-59 in C. Royeen (ed.), Pediatric Issues in Occupational Therapy: a compendium of leading scholarship, AOTA Press: Bethesda, MD.
• Cronin, A.F. (2002). Asynchronous development and sensory integration intervention in the gifted and talented population.Davidson Institute for Talent Development.
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• Cronin, A.F. (2002) Asynchronous Parenting. Davidson Institute for Talent Development.
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International Experience

Fulbright Senior Specialist Award: Project ID – 3686

Role: Senior Specialist
Anticipated Dates: 5/15/2011 – 6/24/2011

Funding for approximately $13,000 to support travel for research collaboration in occupational therapy at the University of Kelaniya, Ragama  Sri Lanka

Fulbright Senior Specialist Award: Project ID-3154

Academic Discipline: Public/Global Health
Role: Senior Specialist
Inclusive Dates: 5/1/2009 – 6/10/2009 

Funding for approximately $9,000 to support travel for research collaboration in occupational therapy at the Universidad Mayor in Santiago, Chile

AOTA first Alternative Delegate to the WFOT Council Meeting in Ljubliana, Slovenia Sept. 2008 and Newcastle, Australia July 2006.

Fulbright Senior Specialist Award: Project ID-2121

Role: Senior Specialist
Inclusive Dates: 7/29/2006- 9/7/ 2006

The funding is approximately $9,000 and support travel for research collaboration at the University of Queensland

Invited lecturer to Instituto Terapia Ocupacional, Mexico City, Mexico 4/9/2005 through 4/16/2005

World Rehabilitation Fund, International Exchange of Experts and Information in Rehabilitation, 3/17/1990 through 4/1/1990 travel grant to the following Australian cities: Cairns, Townsville, Brisbane, Canberra, Sydney, and Melbourne

Certifications

• Assistive Technology Practitioner (ATP) credentialing achieved through RESNA 12/1/04
• Early Care and Education Professional- West Virginia Governor’s Cabinet on Children and Families
• Board Certified Pediatric Occupational Therapist – 1993-2003
• American Occupational Therapy Certification-  #353003
• Specialty Certification in Pediatrics:  American Occupational Therapy Association
• Southern California Sensory Integrative Test Certification - Administration and Interpretation #1345
• Neurodevelopmental Treatment Training - Course #BC-1171 87

Occupational Pursuits

• Outdoor enthusiast: gardening, naturalist, walking
• Mother of two adult children
• Reading: I read extensively both fiction and non-fiction
• Creative endeavors: drawing; painting; writing
• Travel and international hosting: I love meeting people and learning from both in their own countries and when they are visiting WVU