Victoria Ann McQuiddy

Vicki McQuiddy has been a faculty member at the University of Cincinnati since 2018. She has been the Occupational Therapy Program Director since 2021. Vicki's content expertise is in pediatrics, with additional training and certifications in the area of sensory processing and integration. She worked at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center in the outpatient setting full time from 2004-2018; she continues to evaluate and treat clients one day per week at Cincinnati Children's. When working full time at Cincinnati Children's, Vicki was also a self-management trainer who focused on coaching and partnering with children and families to provide family-centered care. Vicki completed a research residency for her PhD at the STAR Institute for Sensory Processing Disorder and received her certification to administer the Sensory Integration and Praxis Test through Western Psychological Services. Vicki is currently a regional coordinator for data collection for the Sensory Processing in 3-Dimensions assessment, which is a new performance-based measure to better identify and categorize the types of sensory challenges a person is experiencing. Vicki has developed and teaches a variety of courses within the OT program at UC including Occupational Therapy Theory and Process, Pediatric Occupational Therapy Evaluation and Intervention, OT Group Process and Intervention, Research in Occupational Therapy, etc. She is passionate about advancing research and practice in occupational therapy. 

PhD: Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL, 2018 (Occupational Therapy)

Master of Health Sciences: University of Indianapolis 2007 (Occupational Therapy)

Bachelor of Science: Xavier University 2003 (Occupational Therapy)

02-2004 -To Present Occupational Therapist, Job responsibilities include completing evaluations, developing and implementing treatment plans, and other associated activities (i.e. writing letters for equipment, collaborating with other professionals, etc.) for children with a variety of diagnoses including but not limited to autism spectrum disorders, sensory processing disorder, ADD/ADHD, cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, Fragile X Syndrome, Spinal Muscular Atrophy, leukodystrophy, Spina Bifida, feeding difficulties, shaken baby syndrome, and general developmental delays. Additional responsibilities include student supervision, mentoring new staff, and participation in research and evidence-based practice activities. , Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio

Peer Reviewed Publications

McQuiddy, V. & Brennan, A.M. (2016. ) Occupational Therapy Using Rapid Prompting Method: A Case Study.Autism Open Access Journal, , 6 (1 ) , More Information

McQuiddy, V. A., Scheerer, C. R., Lavalley, R., McGrath, T., & Lin, L. (2015. ) Normative Values for Grip and Pinch Strength for 6- to 19-year-olds.Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, , 96 ,1627 -1633More Information

Javaherian, H., Krabacher, V., Andriacco, K., & German, D. (2007. ) Surviving domestic violence: Rebuilding one’s life. Occupational Therapy in Healthcare, , 21 (3 ) ,35 -59

McQuiddy, V. A., Ingram, M., Vines, M., Teeters, S., Ramstetter, A., & Strain-Riggs, S. (2024. ) Evaluating the long-term impact of occupational therapy for children with challenges in sensory processing and integration. .American Journal of Occupational Therapy, , 78 (4 ) , More Information

Other Publications

McQuiddy, V. A. (2018. ) Enhancing collaboration regarding long term therapy planning for children with chronic conditions using participatory action research .Doctoral Dissertation,

Invited Presentations

McQuiddy, V. A., Ramstetter, A., & Strain-Riggs, S. (09-2022. ) Development, Implementation, and Outcomes of an Intensive Occupational Therapy Program for Children with Challenges in Sensory Processing and Integration .Ohio Occupational Therapy Association Conference, Cincinnati, Ohio. Level:State

McQuiddy, V. A., Dunn, L., & Tuttle, C. (04-2022. ) Enhancing Occupational Therapy and Occupational Therapy Assistant Student Preparation for Collaborative Practice Through an Intraprofessional Workshop .American Occupational Therapy Association National Conference, San Antonio, TX. Level:National

McQuiddy, V. A., & Roell, E. (04-2019. ) Implementing Shared Decision Making during Long Term Therapy Planning for Children with Chronic Conditions .American Occupational Therapy Association National Conference, New Orleans, LA. Level:National

McQuiddy, V. A., & Roell, E. (04-2017. ) Evidence-Based Interventions to Promote Adherence in Pediatric Occupational Therapy: Systematic Review and Knowledge Translation .American Occupational Therapy Association National Conference, Philadelphia, PA. Level:National

McQuiddy, V. A., & Roell, E. (04-2016. ) Self-Management Knowledge Translation: Enhancing Collaboration to Improve Client and Family Participation and Outcomes .American Occupational Therapy Association National Conference, Chicago, IL. Level:National

McQuiddy, V. A., & McHugh, R. (06-2014. ) Use of Motivational Interviewing Techniques to Promote Self-Management .American Physical Therapy Association National Conference, Charlotte, NC. Level:National

McQuiddy, V. A., & Roell, E. (04-2014. ) Exploring the Impact of Motivational Interviewing in Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy .American Occupational Therapy Association National Conference, Baltimore, MD. Level:National

McQuiddy, V. A. (02-2014. ) Research in Pediatric Occupational Therapy .Southwest District OOTA Meeting, Cincinnati, Ohio. Level:Regional

McQuiddy, V. A., & Lavalley, R. (11-2013. ) Grip and Pinch Strength Testing .Ohio Occupational Therapy Association Conference, Columbus, OH. Level:State

McQuiddy, V. A., & Roell, E. (11-2013. ) Improving the Therapeutic Alliance .Ohio Occupational Therapy Association Conference, Columbus, OH. Level:State

McQuiddy, V. A. (04-2011. ) Autism Motor and Outcome BEST Evidence Statements .Ohio Physical Therapy Association Conference, Columbus, OH. Level:State

McQuiddy, V. A., & Roell, E. (10-2011. ) Self-Management: Transformation of Care from Status Quo to Excellence .Best Practices in Pediatric Therapy Conference, Cincinnati, Ohio. Level:National

McQuiddy, V. A., Centers, N. E., Eller, M., Harnen, E., King, M., & Schmitt, E. (04-2023. ) Promoting Occupational Therapy Student Mental Health and Well-Being during Occupational Therapy School .American Occupational Therapy Association, Kansas City, MO. Level:National

Ellington, A., McQuiddy, V., Garner, S., & Schramm, S. (03-2024. ) Using Occupation-Based Virtual Reality to Enhance Adult and Pediatric Occupational Performance .American Occupational Therapy Association National Conference, Orlando, FL. Level:National

Poster Presentations

McQuiddy, V. A., Drexilius, M., Berke, N., Cooper, A., & Zurborg, J. (09-2022. ) Retrospective Study on the Impact of the Bal-A-Vis-X Program on Occupational Performance of School-Aged Children with Developmental Disabilities .Ohio Occupational Therapy Association Conference, Cincinnati, OH. . Level:State

McQuiddy, V. A., Ingram, M., Osterfeld, H., Smith, S., & Vines, M. (04-2022. ) Evaluating the Long-Term Effectiveness of an Intensive Occupational Therapy Sensory Integration (OT-SI) Program for Children with Challenges in Sensory Processing .American Occupational Therapy Association National Conference, San Antonio, TX. . Level:National

Tuttle, C., Dunn, L., & McQuiddy, V. A. (10-2019. ) Meeting Occupational Therapy Education Program Standards of Practice for Intraprofessional Collaboration .Ohio Occupational Therapy Association Conference, Cincinnati, Ohio. .

McQuiddy, V. A. (04-2019. ) Enhancing Collaboration Regarding Long Term Therapy Planning for Children with Chronic Conditions Using Participatory Action Research .American Occupational Therapy Association National Conference, New Orleans, LA. . Level:National

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