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About
Years in Teaching: 10
Years as Practicing OT: 24
Specialty Practice Area: Pediatrics, Autism, Sensory Processing
Research Focus: Early identification of sensorimotor differences in infants at elevated likelihood for autism; Play behaviors in Infants at elevated likelihood for autism; Sensory Processing and integration
Biography
Joanne Flanagan, ScD, OTR is an Associate Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy in the School of Health Professions. Prior to working at NSU, Dr. Flanagan was an Associate professor at the University of Texas Medical Branch. She worked at Kennedy Krieger Institute, the STAR Institute, and the National Institutes of Health, where she developed extensive clinical and research experience working with infants and young children with neurodevelopmental disabilities. Her research interests are early identification of autistic infants. Dr. Flanagan has published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at regional, national, and international conferences on her research.
Education/Academic qualification
B.S., Texas A&M University
Sc.D., Towson University
M.S., Washington University
Disciplines
- Occupational Therapy
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Fit club: Outcomes from 35-minute daily exercise program for autistic adolescents
Hilton, C. L., Collins, D. M., Jones, J., Flanagan, J., Carillo, C. & Ratcliff, K., Jan 2025, In: Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders. 119, 102504.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Early Play Behaviors of Infants at Elevated Likelihood for Autism Spectrum Disorder
Flanagan, J. E., Demchick, B. B., Landa, R., Delany, J. V. & Reinoso, G., Jul 2024, In: American Journal of Occupational Therapy. 78, 4, 7804185050.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The Development of the Infant and Motor Engagement Scale
Demchick, B. & Flanagan, J., Mar 22 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Presentation › peer-review
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Early Indicators of Autism: The Development of the Infant Motor and Engagement Scale (IMES)
Flanagan, J., May 9 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Presentation
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Early Movement and Play Behaviors in Infants Later Diagnosed with ASD
Flanagan, J., May 10 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Presentation
Projects
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Traumatic Brain Injury Education for Children and Adolescents with TBI, Families and Caregivers: A Scoping Review
Flanagan, J. (PI)
6/1/19 → …
Project: Research project
Prizes
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Certificate of Appreciation
Flanagan, J. (Recipient), Apr 1 2026
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Selected to receive the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Roster of Fellows for “Committed pediatric clinician, educator, scholar, and advocate”
Flanagan, J. (Recipient), Apr 26 2026
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Appointed CDC’s Act Early Deputy Ambassador to promote early identification of young children with developmental disabilities in the Central West region of Florida
Flanagan, J. (Recipient), Jun 1 2025
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Awarded a plaque for “Leadership and Support have Improved Families’ Health and Well-being, Leaving a lasting Impact for Generations” from the Healthy Start Coalition of Pinellas County, Flori
Flanagan, J. (Recipient), Jun 25 2025
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Inducted into Alpha Eta Honor Society
Flanagan, J. (Recipient), Aug 15 2024
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Press/Media
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Research on Autism Spectrum Disorders Reported by a Researcher at NOVA Southeastern University (Early Indicators of Autism in Infants: Development of the IMES Screening Tool)
12/27/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research