Tania C Rosa (she/her)
Associate Professor College of Health & Wellness Department of Occupational Therapy Providence
Biography
Tania Rosa, OTD, OTR/L has over two decades of clinical practice experience as an occupational therapist with a focus on pediatrics and family-centered practice. Her wide range of clinical experience includes working as part of a multi-disciplinary outpatient and early intervention clinical team, as well as, working in both private and public schools, and private practice. Rosa’s clinical practice has focused on the utilization of sensory integrative, developmental, neurodiverse, and trauma-informed practices to support the occupational engagement of children and adolescents.
Rosa has also served as an on-site clinical fieldwork educator for over ten years, supporting occupational therapy students to grow in their clinical practice. Working with and educating future occupational therapy practitioners has become a true passion of hers.
Rosa received her post-professional doctorate of occupational therapy from Quinnipiac University in 2021, where her capstone research focused on the role of school-based occupational therapy practitioners in the use of trauma-informed practice.
Education
Post-Professional Doctorate of Occupational Therapy, Quinnipiac University
Occupational Therapy
MS, Sacred Heart University
Occupational Therapy
BS, Sacred Heart University
Psychology
CITI Certification
Social and Behavioral Responsible Conduct of Research
CITI Certification
Social Behavioral Research – Basic/Refresher
National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy
NBCOT
Licensed Occupational Therapist
Rhode Island Department of Health
Outstanding Fieldwork Educator Award
New England Occupational Therapy Education Counsel (NEOTEC)
Rhode Island Occupational Therapy Association
American Occupational Therapy Association
Simon, R. & Rosa, T. (April (2nd Quarter/Spring), 2026). Developmental Assessments: Asher’s Occupational Therapy Assessment Tools. (Book Chapter).
AOTA Press (American Occupational Therapy Association), 5.
Rosa, T. & Simon, R. (April (2nd Quarter/Spring), 2026). Play Assessments: Asher’s Occupational Therapy Assessment Tools. (Book Chapter).
AOTA Press (American Occupational Therapy Association), 5th Edition.
Rosa, T. (July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 1, 2022). Examining the Current Role of OTs in Trauma-Informed Care Within School-Based Practice. (Conference Proceeding).
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 76(Supplement_1), Supplement 1.
https://research.aota.org/ajot/article/76/Supplement_1/7610505057p1/23454/Examining-the-Current-Role-of-OTs-in-Trauma?searchresult=1
Pediatric Special Interest Group, “Incorporating Yoga & Mindfulness into Your Pediatric Toolbox,” Rhode Island Occupational Therapy Association, East Greenwich, RI. (November 20, 2025).
AOTA Inspire 2025 Annual International Conference, “Interventions to Support Transition to Solid Foods for Children With Down Syndrome: A Systematic Review,” American Occupational Therapy Association, Philadelphia, PA, United States. (April 4, 2025).
AOTA Inspire 2025 Annual International Conference, “Benefits of Yoga & Mindfulness in Supporting Preschool Children’s Social-Emotional Development,” American Occupational Therapy Association, Philadelphia, PA, United States. (April 3, 2025).
University Scholarship & Best Practices Expo, “Understanding and Incorporating Universal Design for Learning in the Classroom,” Johnson & Wales University, Providence. (February, 2025).
MAOT/RIOTA 2024 Annual Conference, “Aquatic Therapy Interventions for Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review,” Massachusetts Association for Occupational Therapy & Rhode Island Occupational Therapy Association, Norwood, MA. (November 1, 2024).
MAOT/RIOTA 2024 Annual Conference, “Collaboration, Play-Based Interventions and Fine-Motor Outcomes in Preschoolers,” Massachusetts Association for Occupational Therapists & Rhode Island Occupational Therapy Association, Norwood, MA. (November 1, 2024).
MAOT/RIOTA 2024 Annual Conference, “Incorporating Yoga & Mindfulness into Your Pediatric Toolbox,” Massachusetts Association for Occupational Therapy (MAOT) & Rhode Island Occupational Therapy Association (RIOTA), Norwood, MA. (November 1, 2024).
MAOT/RIOTA 2024 Annual Conference, “Mobility Devices for Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review,” Massachusetts Association for Occupational Therapists & Rhode Island Occupational Therapy Association, Norwood, MA. (November 1, 2024).
MAOT/RIOTA 2024 Annual Conference, “Supporting Occupational Balance for New Parents,” Massachusetts Association for Occupational Therapists & Rhode Island Occupational Therapy Association, Norwood, MA. (November 1, 2024).
MAOT/RIOTA 2024 Annual Conference, “Transitioning to Solids for Children with Down Syndrome,” Massachusetts Association for Occupational Therapy & Rhode Island Occupational Therapy Association, Norwood, MA. (November 1, 2024).
MAOT/RIOTA 2024 Annual Conference, “Utilizing Yoga and Mindfulness in Supporting Preschool Children,” Massachusetts Association for Occupational Therapists & Rhode Island Occupational Therapy Association, Norwood, MA. (November 1, 2024).
Sargent Center Family Engagement Series, “Structuring Your Day: The Importance of Predictability, Consistency, and Follow Through in Your Child’s Development,” Sargent Rehab Center, Warwick, RI. (October 23, 2024).
University Scholarship & Best Practice Expo, “Utilizing an Interteaching Model to Facilitate Student Participation,” Johnson & Wales University, Providence, RI. (April 12, 2024).
AOTA Inspire 2024 International Conference, “Understanding and Utilizing a Trauma-Informed Lens in Pediatric Practice,” American Occupational Therapy Association, Orlando, FL. (March 23, 2024).
JWU Center for Teaching and Learning – Lunch & Learn, “Understanding & Utilizing Trauma-Informed Teaching Practices,” Johnson & Wales University, Providence, RI, United States. (November 29, 2023).
University Scholarship and Best Practices Expo, “The Use of Simulation to Support Learning and Professional Growth,” Johnson & Wales University, Providence, RI, United States. (April 13, 2023).
Pediatric Occupational Therapy Special Interest Group (RIOTA), “Understanding & Utilizing Trauma-Informed Approaches in Pediatric Practice,” Rhode Island Occupational Therapy Association, Warwick, RI, United States. (March 14, 2023).
Inspire Annual International Occupational Therapy Conference, “Examining the Current Role of OTs in Trauma-Informed Care Within School-Based Practice,” American Occupational Therapy Association, San Antonio, TX, United States. (April 1, 2022).