E. Adel Herge, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA

Professor
Program Coordinator, BS OTD Program
Interim Director, MS in Occupational Therapy East Falls

Contact Information

E. Adel Herge

901 Walnut Street
Suite 617
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Email E. Adel Herge

215-503-9608

Professor
Program Coordinator, BS OTD Program
Interim Director, MS in Occupational Therapy East Falls

Education

OTD, Chatham University, Pittsburgh, PA
MS, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
Post-baccalaureate Certificate, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA

Recent Publications

Certifications

  • National Board Certification for Occupational Therapy
    Licensed Occupational Therapist: Pennsylvania, New York
  • Aquatic Exercise Association
  • CarFit Event Coordinator
  • CarFit Technician
  • Evidence-Based Programs, Skills2Care®
  • American Health Safety Institute CPR and AED

Professional Societies

  • Member, American Academy of Developmental Medicine & Dentistry
  • Member, National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices - Evaluation and Outcomes Group 
  • Member, American Occupational Therapy Association
  • Member, Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association
  • Member, Alpha Eta Society

Research & Clinical Interests

  • Intellectual disability and aging
  • Intellectual disability and dementia
  • Caregivers of persons with intellectual disability
  • Interprofessional education

Awards & Honors

  • Lindback Award Distinguished Teaching from Christian B. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation, 2017, Philadelphia, PA
  • Jeanette Bair Writers Award, American Occupational Therapy Association, 2013, San Diego, CA
  • American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Roster of Fellows, 2012
  • Jefferson Award for Excellence in Interprofessional Education, Jefferson College of Health Professions, Thomas Jefferson University, 2010, Philadelphia, PA
  • Alumni Emerging Leader Award, Jefferson College of Health Professions, Thomas Jefferson University, 2005, Philadelphia, PA
  • Advocate of the Year, Montgomery County Mental Retardation Award, 2004, Norristown, PA