Rosanne DiZazzo-Miller

Rosanne DiZazzo-Miller, DrOT, OTR received her bachelor’s degree from Adrian College, Michigan, her master’s degree in occupational therapy from Eastern Michigan University, and her doctoral degree from Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Entering academia in 2003, she serves on the faculty at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. Prior to her career in academia, she worked in clinical practice in traumatic brain and spinal cord injury rehabilitation, which encompassed clients from pediatrics through late adulthood. She is currently involved in assistive technology consultation for clients with brain and spinal cord injuries, in addition to providing caregiver training for the Alzheimer’s Association of Michigan. Research interests include various modes of instructional learning delivery, and outcomes research. She has presented at the state, national, and international level. She is a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association, and serves on the Political Action Committee for the Michigan Occupational Therapy Association.

Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL 2003 Doctor of Occupational Therapy (DrOT)
Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI  2000 Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT)
Adrian College Adrian, MI 1997 BA Exercise Science

Expert Witness – ARC Services of Macomb, Inc. Clinton Township, MI. Responsible for evaluation and written testimony for services of clients with special needs. March 2004-2005

Occupational Therapist – The Abilities Group Assistive Technology Services, St. Clair Shores, MI January 2004 - Present

Assistant Professor- Full Time, Wayne State University Occupational Therapy Program, Detroit, MI September 2003 - Present

Adjunct Instructor – Wayne County Community College Occupational Therapy Assistant Program, MI September 2002 - Present

Pediatric Team Leader – Discover! Summer Camp hosted by Special Tree Rehabilitation Systems
Romulus, MI Summer 2002

Occupational Therapist – Full Time, Special Tree Neuro Care Center, Romulus, MI. 1999-2003

American Occupational Therapy Association
Michigan Occupational Therapy Association

• Adult physical disabilities
  
• Assessments, interventions and outcomes
• Instructional delivery

Traumatic brain and spinal cord injury