Renee Watling—Sensory Integration Special Interest Section Chairperson
Renee Watling, PhD, OTR/L, has been a pediatric occupational therapist in Washington state since 1992. She has worked in clinic, school, and private practice settings.
Watling has lectured extensively at state, regional, and national conferences on the topics of sensory processing, sensory-based occupational therapy intervention, and issues related to services for children with autism. Her publications include both research and theoretical papers and book chapters. Watling received her master’s degree in occupational therapy from the School of Medicine at the University of Washington and her doctorate from the College of Education at the University of Washington.
Her research focuses on understanding the relationship between sensory processing and behavior, especially among children with autism spectrum disorders. She currently holds faculty appointments at the University of Puget Sound and lectures at the University of Washington.