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Diane
Weidner
Diane Weidner
Doctoral Capstone Coordinator & Department Faculty - Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program
- Campus Chicago, IL
- DepartmentOccupational Therapy
- InstitutionThe Chicago School
- Address: 325 N Wells Street Chicago, IL 60654
- Office Phone: 312-467-2133
Biography
Dr. Weidner is Doctoral Capstone Coordinator (DCC) for the entry-level occupational therapy doctorate (OTD) program at The Chicago School's Chicago campus. She has been an occupational therapist since 2015, with experience in school-based services, outpatient pediatrics, and home health. She received her post-professional doctorate in 2024. She taught at the OTD program in Southern Illinois University before assuming her position at The Chicago School. She enjoys teaching a variety of courses and helping students to develop their clinical reasoning skills across practice settings. Prior to becoming an occupational therapist, Dr. Weidner taught English as a second language and academic writing to adults in and around the Chicago area.
Education History
Degree Institution Year Bachelor of Arts University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana 1993 Master of Science (TESOL) University of Illinois, Chicago 2003 Master of Science (Occupational Therapy) Rush University, Chicago 2014 Doctorate (Occupational Therapy) University of Montana, Missoula 2022 Professional Memberships
Role Organization Member American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Member Illinois Occupational Therapy Association (ILOTA) Registered Member National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Community Involvement
Role Organization Volunteer Little Brother Friends of the Elderly Licenses
Occupational Therapist, Illinois Professional Skills
Sensory processing, curriculum development, school-based therapy, research methods, mental health conditions and group interventions in OT, student mentorship and advising, trauma-informed care