Mikaela Linn Thompson, M.O.T., OTR/L

Clinical Assistant Professor

Occupational Therapy

  • Clinical Assistant Professor
    Occupational Therapy

BIO

Mikaela Thompson is the Clinic Coordinator and a Clinical Assistant Professor for Midwestern University’s Occupational Therapy Program. Mrs. Thompson joined the Occupational Therapy team in August of 2020. Mrs. Thompson has her Certificate in Ayres Sensory Integration ® and the Therapeutic Listening Program (TLP) ®. She has pursued numerous continuing education opportunities including Handwriting without Tears, and Neurodevelopmental Techniques (NDT). Her specialties include assessment and treatment of sensory processing difficulties, working with children with autism spectrum disorders, neurological disorders, and developmental delays. Mikaela graduated with her master’s degree in occupational therapy from Midwestern University in 2014 and obtained her bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from Biola University in 2011. She has worked as an occupational therapist in both outpatient private practice and home health settings, primarily serving a pediatric population. Mikaela is a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association and Arizona Occupational Therapy Association.

MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY APPOINTMENTS

  • Clinical Assistant Professor
    College of Health Sciences-Glendale

DEGREES

  • Bachelors
    Biola University, La Mirada, United States19 Aug 2008 - 16 Dec 2011
  • Masters
    Midwestern University, Glendale (MWU), Glendale, United States27 Aug 2012 - 19 Nov 2014

CERTIFICATIONS

  • Certificate in Ayres Sensory Integration
    The Collaborative for Leadership in Ayres Sensory Integration31 Oct 2023 - present
    CLASI’s Certificate in Ayres Sensory Integration (CASI) is an advanced training program that was initiated in 2016 to continue the legacy of excellence in education, research, and practice in the body of knowledge which was originated by Dr. A. Jean Ayres and which has been continued by other researchers, practitioners, and educators. This education program is produced according to the guidelines of the International Coalition of Education in Ayres Sensory Integration® and aligned with the Ayres 2020 Vision, promoting excellence in scholarship, assessment, and education in ASI.
  • Therapeutic Listening Program
    Vital Links
    This certification is provided to those who take the 2 day training to utilize Therapeutic Listening in their practice areas.
  • USC Sensory Integration Continuing Education Certificate Program
    University of Southern California, Los Angeles, United States2 Aug 2021 - present
    The USC Sensory Integration Continuing Education (CE) Certificate Program provides training in the theory, assessment, and intervention principles of sensory integration as originated by USC Chan faculty member Dr. A. Jean Ayres (1920–1988). Dr. Ayres, who was both an occupational therapist and an educational psychologist, developed a theoretical framework, a set of standardized tests (today known as the Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests), and a clinical intervention for identification and remediation of SI problems in children. The material presented in the USC Chan Sensory Integration CE Certificate Program builds on the rich history of sensory integration as originated by Faculty Emeritus A. Jean Ayres at USC.

CAMPUS

  • Glendale