Katherine Breithaupt, O.T.D., OTR/L
- Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, School of Medicine
Biography
Katherine Breithaupt is a pediatric occupational therapist who works with children and families to help support them in the activities they need and want to do. At OHSU’s Child Development and Rehabilitation Center, she is involved in:
- Autism Clinic
- Occupational therapy treatment
- Down Syndrome Program
She is also involved in the Lifespan Transition Clinic for patients and families moving from pediatric to adult health care.
She has a strong interest in supporting childhood cancer survivors on the journey of survivorship.
Katherine serves on OHSU’s Patient and Family Advisory Board to better support patients and families.
In her spare time, Katherine enjoys spending time with friends and family members, including her niece and nephew. She relaxes with a walk in the beautiful Oregon outdoors with her pup or by curling up on the couch with a good book.
Education and training
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Degrees
- B.A., 2011, Mills College
- O.T.D., 2017, Pacific University
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Certifications
- National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, 2017
Memberships and associations:
- American Occupational Therapy Association
- World Federation of Occupational Therapists
- Occupational Therapy Association Oregon