Dr. Nirit Lifshitz

Senior lecturer in the Faculty of Health Professions in the Department of Occupational Therapy

Contact

nirit.lif@ono.co.il

About

Dr. Lifshitz is an accomplished Occupational Therapist, clinician, lecturer, and researcher with extensive experience in diagnosing, treating, and providing guidance for developmental difficulties and learning disabilities among children and adolescents. She has played a key role in developing and translating assessment tools and educational materials, focusing on areas such as handwriting, organization, motor coordination development, and healthy weight maintenance. Dr. Lifshitz has co-authored important position papers in the field of occupational therapy for populations with learning disabilities and eating disorders. She is an active member of the Israeli Association for Occupational Therapy (ISOT), the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), and the Israeli Association for Child Development and Rehabilitation. Additionally, Dr. Lifshitz contributes to the evaluation of scholarly articles in the realms of child and adolescent development, both in Israel and internationally.

Education

Postdoctorate

Occupational Therapy, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem (2009)

.Ph.D

Occupational Therapy, University of Haifa (2007)

.M.Sc

Occupational Therapy, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem (1996)

.B.A

Psychology, Bar Ilan University (1978)

Teaching Areas

Introduction to Child Development, Occupational Therapy in the Field of Children, Diagnosis and Treatment in Occupational Therapy for Children, Occupational Therapy: From Theory to Practice, Coordination and Leadership of Research Seminars, Leadership in Simulations.

Research interests

Dr. Lifshitz's research primarily explores the difficulties in functioning and personal well-being among children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders. Her studies have largely concentrated on three key areas: the challenges faced in handwriting, issues related to organization, and the complexities surrounding maintaining a healthy weight, particularly in the context of obesity among neurodevelopmental populations.