Abbie Nelson, MOT, OTR/L, BCP

Occupational Therapy
Munroe-Meyer Institute
985450 Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE 68198-5450

Phone: 402-559-4394
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Professional Summary

Abbie Nelson, MOT, OTR/L, BCP joined MMI as a school-based therapist for Omaha Public Schools (OPS) in October 2018 after working as a pediatric outpatient occupational therapist for over four years. Abbie felt like she was coming home when she returned to MMI after working in the department of recreational therapy, which helped kick-start her career. Abbie has always had a passion for working with individuals who have intellectual and developmental disabilities and advocating for inclusion. Abbie has a strong interest in assistive technology, adaptive equipment, and durable medical equipment. Abbie values a multi-disciplinary approach to providing optimal services to students in the educational system. In addition to providing school-based services, Abbie is one of the Clinical Fieldwork Coordinators, as well as a Primary Mentor for the AOTA Pediatric Fellowship at MMI.

Specialty Certifications

• AOTA Board Certification in Pediatrics
• Level 1 Handwriting Certification-Learning Without Tears
• National Board Certification, Occupational Therapy

Education

• MS Occupational Therapy, College of Saint Mary - Omaha, NE, 2014
• BS Rehabilitation Studies, College of Saint Mary - Omaha, NE, 2013

Teaching

• Clinical Instructor
• Guest Lecturer at UNMC OTD, Assistive Technology Lab
• AOTA Pediatric Fellowship Primary Mentor

Special Interests

• Adaptive Equipment, Seating and Positioning
• Assistive Technology
• Advocacy

Professional Affiliations

• American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
• Nebraska Occupational Therapy Association