Biography
Ms. Sanders received a B.S. degree in Occupational Therapy (1997) and a M.A. degree in Early Childhood Special Education (2006) from the University of New Mexico. She is currently working on obtaining her Ph.D. in Family and Child Studies.
Areas of Specialty
Specialization #1: Pediatrics
Specialization #2: Trauma and Attachment Informed Care
Specialization #3: Mental Health and Adverse Childhood Experiences
Specialization #4: International Collaboration and Program Development
Certifications
Certification #1: Infant Massage Instruction
Achievements & Awards
Completing Ph.D. in Family and Child Studies in 2024
2022 Dept.of Pediatrics Faculty Service Award for Outstanding Education in Occupational Therapy
Gender
Female
Languages
- English
Courses Taught
OCC TH 554 - Lifespan Development
OCC TH 614 - Applied Occupations III - Psychosocial
OCC TH 664 - Applied IV - Pediatrics
OCC TH 650 - Special Topics: Autism Spectrum Disorders
Problem Based Learning Facilitator
Research and Scholarship
• Sanders, H., 2019, Standing for the Lost: Supporting Children with Social, Emotional and Behavioral Challenges at School. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA.
• Sanders, H., 2019, Family Centered Care and Motivational Interviewing, Keynote Presentation at the Conference on Modern Evidence Based Rehabilitation Programs for Children with Developmental Disabilities, Sponsored by the Naked Heart Foundation. Tula, Russia.
• Sanders, H., 2019, Team Work in Pediatric Rehabilitation, Keynote Presentation at Conference on Modern Evidence Based Rehabilitation Programs for Children with Developmental Disabilities, Sponsored by the Naked Heart Foundation. Tula, Russia.
• Leinwand, R., Sanders, H., & Cosbey, J., 2018. Mindshifts in school-based practice: Supporting teachers for student success. AOTA Children and Youth Specialty Conference, Milwaukee, WI.
• Sanders, H., Apodaca, J. & Sears, A., 2017, Sensory Processing Deficits in Children That Have Experienced Trauma or Neglect. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference.
Peer Reviewed Publications
• Leinwand, R., Cosbey, J., & Sanders, H. (2018). Better together: Team collaboration in early intervention. AOTA SIS Quarterly Practice Connections, 3(1), 7-9.
• Sanders, H., MA, Sears, A. & Apodaca, J. (2016). Sensory Focused Play and Attachment: Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Treatment Foster Care. American Journal of Occupational Therapy EI Special Interest Section.