About Wendy Gaughan

Wendy received her BS in Psychology from Siena College and MS in Occupational Therapy from Russell Sage College. She earned her Post-Professional Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from New York University. Her doctoral work focused on maternal mental health, which has become a passion within her practice and research. Wendy has worked in various settings but has always been involved in pediatric practice. Wendy has completed advanced training in perinatal mental health from Postpartum Support International in 2021 and received Board Certification in Pediatrics through AOTA in 2023. Wendy teaches in the pediatrics sequence. In 2025, Wendy completed advanced training and certification in Ayres Sensory Integration (ASI) through the Collaborative for Leadership in Ayres Sensory Integration®.

Research Interests

Pediatrics (Early Intervention, Preschool, School-based K-12)
Sensory Integration
Women's Health
Maternal Mental Health

Distinctions & Awards

Broughton Fellowship, Russell Sage College
Rubin Fellowship
Terry Cannizzaro Award for Outstanding Graduate Faculty

Selected Publications

Contributing author Title: Enhancing Women’s Wellbeing During Matresecence and Perinatal Transitions: An Evidence-based Guide for Occupational Therapists. Publisher Taylor and Francis, UK

Gaughan, W., & LeMonda, K. A. (2026). Maternal Role Transition: A Quality of Life Frame of Reference for Mothering After NICU. The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy, 14(1), 1-8. Maternal Role Transition: A Quality of Life Frame of Reference for Mothering After NICU

Educational Background

Russell Sage College
MS, Occupational Therapy
Siena College
BA, Psychology
New York University
OTD, Occupational Therapy