Bonnie R. Decker

Fellow of the American Occupational Therapy Association (FAOTA)

• DOCCT 815 Occupational Science and Analysis (Summer)
• DOCCT 843 Pediatric and Developmental Disabilities I (Fall)
• DOCCT 845 Research Seminar I (Fall)
• DOCCT 853 Pediatric and Developmental Disabilities II (Spring)
• DOCCT 835 Research Process (Spring)
• DOCCT 859 Direct Independent Study (Spring)

University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL. EdD – Major: Educational Leadership. 
University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS. Completed coursework toward a PhD in Early Childhood Special Education - ABD. 
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. Master of Health Science - Major: Occupational Therapy. 
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI. Bachelor of Science - Major: Occupational Therapy. 

• Fellow, American Occupational Therapy Association. 2015.
• Faculty Merit Award, University of St. Augustine, 2005.
• Service Award – AOTA, 1994-2000 service to the Roster of Accreditation Evaluators
• Service Award – AOTA, 1992-1995 service on the Professional Enhancement Project Committee.
• Faculty Merit Award, University of Central Arkansas, 1993-4.
• Phi Kappa Phi Graduate Scholarship, University of Florida, 1989.
• Recipient of the President's Recognition Award, University of Florida, 1989.
• Winner of the Alice C. Jantzen Graduate Student Paper competition at the Great Southern Occupational Therapy Conference, 1988.

Higher Education Experience

• Gannon University, Associate Professor, OTD program. 
• University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences; Assistant & Asssociate Professor, MOT Program
• University of Central Arkansas; Instructor, MOT Program.
• University of Mississippi Medical Center; Instructor, MOT Program
• Louisiana State University Medical Center; Instructor; MHS - OT Program.

Professional Experience

• South Woods Elementary School, St. Johns County School District, Hastings, FL. Provided supervision to MOT students completing Fieldwork I experiences. Directed research projects developed and implemented by MOT students.
• Faulkner County Day School, Conway, AR. Occupational Therapist. Provided pediatric therapy services to 0-5 population.
• University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. Associate in Occupational Therapy. Primary responsibility: providing occupational therapy services to adults with developmental disabilities. Participated in extensive feeding programs, including barium swallow studies.
• Sunland, Gainesville, FL. Staff Occupational Therapist. Primary responsibility: providing occupational therapy services to adults with developmental disabilities.
• Lake Physical Therapy, Leesburg, FL. Pediatric Therapy Supervisor, for private practice including home health, school-based, and outpatient based services for Lake County.
• Munroe Regional Medical Center, Ocala, FL. Staff OT for clients in the acute care setting with both neurological and orthopedic conditions.
• RehabWorks, Clearwater, FL. Traveling therapist, covering skilled nursing facilities in three county area.
• Occupational Therapy Department, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ. Neonatal specialist, including extensive training on working in the NICU.
• Occupational Therapy Department, Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, KS. Neonatal occupational therapist & staff occupational therapist

Peer-Reviewed Publications: 

• Bell, J., Decker, B. R., Eichmann, A., Palkovich, C., Reji, C. (2024). Effectiveness of virtual reality for upper extremity function and motor performance in children with cerebral palsy: A systematic review. American Journla of Occupational Therapy, 78, 7802180180. https:://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2024.050324
• Regalado, A., Decker, B. R., Flaherty, B., Zimmer, L., & Brown, I. (2023). Effectiveness of constraint induced movement therapy for children with hemiparesis associated with cerebral palsy: A systematic review. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 77(3).
• Shin, J., Decker, B., & Blanchard, S. (2022). Instrumental activities of daily living in pediatric occupational therapy practice: A survey of current practice patterns and perceived importance. Physical and Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics, 42, 46-61. Doi:10.1080/01942638.2021.1932687
• Mills, M., Kupczynski, L., Snyder, K. & Decker, B. (2020). The effect of a non-contact boxing program on the self-perceived quality of life in individuals with Parkinson’s Disease. Journal of Research in Health Sciences, 5-6(4), 3-25. https://journalofresearch.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2523-1251-2020-5-1.pdf
• Gorniak, G., Conrad, W., Conrad, E., & Decker, B. (2012). Patterns of radiocarpal joint articular cartilage wear in cadavers. Clinical Anatomy, 25, 468-477.
• Decker, B.R. (1992). A comparison of the individualized education plan and the individualized family service plan. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 46, 247-252.

Publications - Book Chapters

• Foss, J. J. & Decker, B. (1997). Pediatric assessment: Developmental and neonatal assessment. In J. VanDeusen & D. Brunt (Eds.), Assessment in occupational therapy and physical therapy (pp. 359 - 374). Orlando: W.B. Saunders.
• Decker, B. & Foss, J. J. (1997). Pediatric assessment II: Assessments of specific functions. In J. VanDeusen & D. Brunt (Eds.). Assessment in occupational therapy and physical therapy (pp. 375 - 400). Orlando: W.B. Saunders.