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Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate

Nicole Newell, OTD, OTR/L

Adjunct Faculty

BS, College Misericordia (Misericordia University); MSOT, College Misericordia (Misericordia University); OTD, Â鶹ÊÓƵ

Dr. Nicole Newell, OTD, OTR/L, is an occupational therapist, educator, and clinical leader with nearly three decades of experience serving children and adolescents in school-based settings. She is an Adjunct Professor at Â鶹ÊÓƵ and an Occupational Therapist and Fieldwork Coordinator with Henderson County Public Schools in North Carolina.

Dr. Newell earned her Post-Professional Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from Â鶹ÊÓƵ in 2024, along with a Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders. Her doctoral work focused on developing an evidence-based continuing education course on trauma-informed care for children with autism in schools.

Her expertise includes autism, sensory integration, trauma-informed practice, and interdisciplinary collaboration in public school systems. Dr. Newell is nationally board-certified in occupational therapy and licensed in North Carolina.