Bobbi Carrlson

Undergraduate
OT 200 Introduction to Occupational Therapy (2 credits)
Fall Semester
Mentor: Sarah Lovelace

OT 200 Introduction to Occupational Therapy (2 credits)
Self Paced Enroll Anytime Online course using Blackboard Ultra technology.
Course Director

Graduate
OT 504 Occupation and Analysis (3 credits)
Co-taught, Grand Forks Sections, Fall Semester
Course Director

OT 540 Evaluation of Occupational Performance (7 credits)
Co-taught, Grand Forks Sections, Spring Semester
Course Director: Dr. Nicole Harris

OT 543 Movement and Occupational Performance (6 credits)
Co-taught Anatomy Portion – Grand Forks, Summer Semester
Course Directors: Dr. Anne Haskins & Dr. Mandy Meyer

OT 612 Interventions for Neuromusculoskeletal Functions to Support Occupation (3 credits)
Co-taught, Grand Forks Sections, Fall Semester
Course Director: Dr. Karrianna Iseminger

OT 612 Interventions for Sensory Functions to Support Occupation (4 credits)
Co-Taught One Section – Grand Forks, Spring Semester
Course Director: Dr. Kelly Dornbier

OT 689 Readings in Occupational Therapy
3 Advisees - Fall
Course Director: Dr. Breann Lamborn

OT 995 Scholarly Project
3 Advisees – Spring Semester
Couse Director: Dr. Anne Haskins

My research interests are focused toward development in early childhood, working with families/caregivers, literacy through the lifespan, sensory based interventions, and teaching and learning processes.

Publications

*Ekre, Kaitlyn, “Peer to Peer: Implementing an Inclusive Program at a Midwestern School” (2024). Occupational Therapy Capstones.

*DeBoer, Katie, “Specialized Knowledge of Feeding and Eating Best Practices” (2024). Occupational Therapy Capstones.

*Fussy, Caitlyn, “Implementation of a recreational Program for those with Visual Impairments” (2024). Occupational Therapy Capstones.

*Koopmeiners, Taylor, “Sensory Home Programming Handouts” (2024). Occupational Therapy Capstones.

*Lehman, Alexis, “Childhood Feeding and Eating: Evaluation and Home Programming” (2024). Occupational Therapy Capstones.

Nielsen, S., Jedlicka, J.S., & Carrlson, B. (2023). Tier 2 Elementary school case #1:Annie. In B.E Egan, C. Sears, A. Keener (Eds.), Occupational therapy groups for addressing mental health challenges in school-aged populations: A Tier-2 resource (pp.4-5). Slack Incorporated.

Carrlson, B., Nielsen, S., & Jedlicka, J.S. (2023). Tier 2 Middle School Case #4: Jason. In B.E Egan, C. Sears, A. Keener (Eds.), Occupational therapy groups for addressing mental health challenges in school-aged populations: A Tier-2 resource (pp. 30-31). Slack Incorporated.

Carrlson, R. (2021). Literacy development in early intervention: Confidence and knowledge of occupational therapists. Theses and Dissertations. 4162. https://commons.und.edu/theses/4162

*Peters, Malea, and Wittenberg, Shelby, “Improving School Readiness in home-based Care Settings” (2021). Occupational Therapy Capstones. 480. https://commons.und.edu/ot-grad/480

*Romsdal, Macie and Wavra, Gabrielle, “Empowering Grand-Families Through Occupation: An Occupational Therapy intervention Program for Grandchildren and Custodial Grandparents” (2021). Occupational Therapy Capstones. 489. https://commons.und.edu/ot-grad/489

*Gayton, Sydney and Merges, Hannah, “The Role of Occupational Therapy with the Foster Care System: Implementation of Routine Screening Procedures” (2020). Occupational Therapy Capstones. 432. https://commons.und.edu/ot-grad/432

*Hoey, Parker, and Rahlf, Marissa, “Filling the Gap: A Caregiver Guide for Children Transitioning out of Early Intervention” (2020). Occupational Therapy Capstones. 443. https://commons.und.edu/ot-grad/443

Presentations
National
Carrlson, R. (2022, November 15). Literacy in Early Intervention: Satisfaction, Knowledge, and Confidence of Occupational Therapists [Paper Presentation]. AOTA Literacy Community of Practice, Virtual.

Carrlson, R., & Ozaki, C., (2022, March 29). Literacy in Early Intervention: Satisfaction, Knowledge, and Confidence of Occupational Therapists [Juried Poster Session]. AOTA Inspire Conference, San Antonio TX.

*Hoey, P., Rahlf, M., & Carrlson, R. (2021, April). Filling the Gap: A Caregiver Guide for Children Transitioning Out of Early Intervention [Juried Poster Session]. AOTA Inspire Conference, Virtual.

Graves, C., Grabanski, J., Carrlson, R., Hulteng J., & Young, A. (2019, October). Use of concept-based teaching to develop a multi-conceptual intervention course [Poster]. American Occupational Therapy Association’s Education Summit, Las Vegas, NV.

Initial National Board of Certification in OT- 2010. Most recent certification 2022
North Dakota State Board of Occupational Therapy Practice Licensure- 2012/2024
State of Wyoming Board of Occupational Therapy Practice Licensure – 2017/2024

2000 B.S. Physical Education
Northern State University

2010 MOT, School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Occupational Therapy
University of North Dakota

2021 PhD, Teaching & Learning with emphasis in Higher Education,
University of North Dakota

2010-2011 OTR, Pediatric Therapy Clinic
Billings, MT

Responsibilities: Evaluate and treat children with occupational deficits stemming from autism, cerebral palsy, developmental delays, dyspraxia, and other physical and mental health diagnosis; communicate effectively with clients, families, interdisciplinary team members, and medical personnel; lead and develop programming for child and adolescent social skills and self-regulation groups.

2011-2012 OTR, Nelson Rehabilitation Center
Perham, MN

Responsibilities: Evaluate clients and implement client-centered therapy for individuals, of varying diagnosis, across the lifespan in outpatient (pediatric and adult), acute care, transitional care, and long-term care settings; communicate effectively with clients, families and interdisciplinary team members including but not limited to; physician, physical therapists, speech therapists, nursing, and social workers.

2012-2015 Developmental Therapist, Early Intervention
Anne Carlsen – Grand Forks
Grand Forks, ND

Responsibilities: Participate in multidisciplinary evaluations for children birth to 5 years of age; assist families to develop and implement Individual Family Service Plans; work in a transdisciplinary team to provide routine-based services to children birth to five years of age; collaborate with medical personnel and families to provide best practice interventions.

Academic:
2012-2014 Community Faculty, Occupational Therapy Department
University of North Dakota

2014- Present Instructor, Occupational Therapy Department
University of North Dakota

National
American Occupational Therapy Association Literacy Community
of Practice, Member 2021 – Present

American Occupational Therapy Association Early Childhood Community 2021 – Present
of Practice, Member

American Occupational Therapy Association Conference Team – invited
Reviewer for Children & Youth Specialty Conference Abstracts 2020-21; 2024

Departmental
TRIO/Upward Bound Health Science Day OT Lead 2023

Co-Leader SCRUBs Academy OT presentation 2023, 24

Advisor for Student Occupational Therapy Association 2023- Present

Guest Lecturer OT 439 (4 hours) Spring 2021 -24

Guest Lecturer OT 501 (4 hours) Fall 2020, 2022

Technology Committee, Chair 2019 – Present

Department Student Affairs Committee, Member 2016 – Present

Department Fieldwork Committee, Member 2014 – 2022

OTD Course Development. Co-wrote assigned: OT 400, OT 440, OT 501,
OT 512 2017 – 2020

Health Sciences Admissions Day 2018, 2019,
2021, 2023

High School Tour - OT Presentation (1-2 per semester) 2017 - 2019

INMED OT Session 2016 – 2018

Med – Law Admissions Day 2018

School of Medicine and Health Sciences

SMHS AI Discussion Group   2024

Lake Agassiz Suite (Learning Community) Supervisor 2020 – 2024

Wheatgrass Learning Community Supervisor 2016 - 2020

State
Community of Practice on Social-Emotional-Behavioral Disorders
ND Department of Public Instruction/Office of Special Education 2021- Present

Occupational & Physical Therapy Task Force – North Dakota
Department of Public Instruction 2019

Community
Alternate Member: Anne Carlsen Autism Services Human Rights Committee 2016 - Present

Coordinator, UND and Anne Carlsen Sensory Santa Day 2014-2020:
2022-Present

Pre-school Teacher: Anne Carlsen Social Skills Camp- Grand Forks 2016

Lead Teacher: Anne Carlsen Social Skills Camp – Grand Forks 2013-2015