
Ashley Binkowski, MS, OTR/L, BCP
Areas of expertise: Amplified Musculoskeletal Pain Syndrome, Spinal cord injuries, Myelitis and myelopathy tone mangement (ITB), Pre-mature infant/developmental assessments
Locations: Main Building, Buerger Center for Advanced Pediatric Care, Specialty Care, Exton
About Ashley Binkowski, MS, OTR/L, BCP
Ashley Binkowski, MS, OTR/L, BCP, is a highly experienced pediatric occupational therapist at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), where she has been a dedicated member of the team since 2009 . She holds board certification in pediatrics from the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
At CHOP, Ashley plays a pivotal role in several specialized programs. She is an integral part of the Center for Amplified Musculoskeletal Pain Syndrome (AMPS), the Myelitis and Myelopathy Clinic, and the Neonatal Follow-up Program . Her clinical expertise encompasses the assessment and treatment of AMPS, myelitis and myelopathy disorders, spinal cord injuries, and tone management disorders.
Beyond her clinical responsibilities, Ashley serves as the Electronic Health Record (EHR) Coordinator for CHOP's Center for Rehab. In this capacity, she leverages her strong interest in clinical informatics to enhance patient care through technology. She is certified as an EPIC Clinical Content Builder, contributing to the development and optimization of electronic documentation systems.
Ashley earned both her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Occupational Therapy from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA . Her commitment to advancing pediatric occupational therapy is evident in her multifaceted roles, combining clinical excellence with informatics innovation.
Titles
Occupational Therapist IV, EHR Coordinator
Certifications
Board Certification in Pediatrics (BCP) – American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
Certified Kinesio Tape Practitioner (CKTP)
Registered/Licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L)
Epic Certified - Clinical Content Builder
Education & training
Undergraduate Degree
BS in Occupational Therapy - Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
Graduate Degree
MS in Occupational Therapy - Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
Publications
Publications
2025
Konieczny TL, Butler NP, Allen-Taylor L, Binkowski AM, Sherry DD, Gmuca S. Pediatric normative data for the Complete Minnesota Dexterity Test. J Hand Ther. 2025 Apr 23:S0894-1130(25)00040-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jht.2025.02.011. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40274446.
Atkinson HL, Vaughn RM, Binkowski A, Casey C, Levy T. Improving Life After Childhood Stroke: Helping Your Child Get the Most Out of Their Home Activity Program to Improve Upper Extremity Function. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2025 Mar;106(3):473-476. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2024.10.019. Epub 2024 Dec 9. PMID: 39652036.
Konieczny, T., Gmuca, S., Binkowski, A., Butler, N., & Taylor, L. (2025). Pediatric Normative Data for the Complete Minnesota Dexterity Test. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 106(4), e56.
2021
Binkowski, A., Sparks, R., & Sonagra, M. (2021). Patient Perceived Disability after an Interdisciplinary Treatment Approach for Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain Syndromes. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 102(10), e71.
2019
Binkowski, A. (2019). Acute Flaccid Myelitis: Rehab Management for the Pediatric Patient. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 100(10), e40-e41.