{"id":82132,"date":"2025-04-09T13:33:23","date_gmt":"2025-04-09T17:33:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sargent\/?p=82132"},"modified":"2025-04-09T13:40:39","modified_gmt":"2025-04-09T17:40:39","slug":"boston-university-presents-at-the-2025-aota-conference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sargent\/boston-university-presents-at-the-2025-aota-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"Boston University Presents at the 2025 AOTA Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"

Boston University presented at the 2025 AOTA Conference<\/a> in Philadelphia from April 3-5th, 2025. Below is a list of the presentations, talks, courses, etc. we led over the course of the expo. If you have questions about our work, feel free to reach out to us at ot@bu.edu<\/a> for more details. We’d love to share it with you.<\/p>\n

Pre-Conference Institutes<\/b><\/h4>\n

<\/b>Title: <\/b>Doctoral Capstone Coordinator Training
\n<\/span>Presenter(s): <\/b>Jennifer Kaldenberg<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Workshops<\/b><\/h4>\n

Title: <\/b>Addressing the Needs of Adults With Sensory Differences: All You Need in a Comprehensive Intervention Program
\n<\/span>Presenter(s): <\/b>Carrie Schmitt<\/span><\/p>\n

Short Courses<\/b><\/h4>\n

Title: <\/b>A New Lease on Life: Cultivating Wellness and Self-Determination Among Autistic Children and Teens
\n<\/span>Presenter(s): <\/b>Lisa Marnell<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Title: <\/b>Artificial Intelligence Technology Advancing OT Clinical Practice: Evaluation, Planning, and Notes? Oh My!<\/span><\/a>
\nPresenter(s): <\/b>Cynthia Abbott-Gaffney<\/a>, Ross Young, & Karen Jacobs<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Title: <\/b>Building Momentum: Leveraging Opportunities to Shape State-Level Policy
\n<\/span>Presenter(s): <\/b>Danielle Amero & Lisa Owen<\/span><\/p>\n

Title: <\/b>Charting Pathways: Unveiling the OT Doctoral Capstone Research Agenda
\n<\/span>Presenter(s): <\/b>Jennifer Kaldenberg<\/span><\/p>\n

Title: <\/b>Generative Artificial Intelligence for Rehabilitation: Enhancing Practice & Addressing Ethical Concerns
\n<\/span>Presenter(s): <\/b>Adi Segal, Nadya Dunay Goldman, & Nancy Doyle<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Title: <\/b>Holistic Admissions Strategies in a Post-Affirmative Action Landscape
\n<\/span>Presenter(s): <\/b>Kristen Humphrey, Kristin Nxumalo, Bailey Johnson, Zasarae Bodie, Jacob Greenfield, Alexia Rebne, & DeAndre Nunn
\n<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Title: <\/b>If We Were to Begin Again: Trauma-Informed Anti-Oppressive Clinical Practice
\n<\/span>Presenter(s): <\/b>Lorraine Mischuk<\/span><\/p>\n

Title: <\/b>Let\u2019s Lead the Way: Guiding Administration and Teachers to Adopt Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice to Support Autistic Students
\n<\/span>Presenter(s): <\/b>Lisa Marnell<\/span><\/p>\n

Title: <\/b>Nourishing New Families: Perinatal Mental Health Education
\n<\/span>Presenter(s): <\/b>Kimberly Day<\/span><\/p>\n

Title: <\/b>Planning for Success: Application of Learning Theories to Instructional Design
\n<\/span>Presenter(s): <\/b>Melissa Fernandez Mora & Nancy Doyle<\/span><\/p>\n

Title: <\/b>Promoting Occupational Therapy Through Media: Leveraging Your Distinct Value to Educate, Advocate and Inspire
\n<\/span>Presenter(s): <\/b>Nicole Villegas<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Title: <\/b>Revolutionizing Healthcare with Artificial Intelligence: Empowering OTs for the Future
\n<\/span>Presenter(s): <\/b>Liat Gafni-Lachter, Amy Lamb<\/a>, Karen Duddy<\/a>, Nancy Doyle, & Karen Jacobs<\/span><\/p>\n

Title: <\/b>The Critical Role of OTs in Emergency & Disaster Management
\n<\/span>Presenter(s): <\/b>Liat Gafni Lachter<\/a>, Sivan Regev, Ronit Dorot, & Shimona Lev-On<\/span><\/p>\n

Title: <\/b>The Occupational Justice Action Tool: Practical Strategies to Support Marginalized Clients
\n<\/span>Presenter(s): <\/b>Bryden Carlson-Giving<\/span><\/p>\n

Title: <\/b>Unlocking opportunities: OT\u2019s role in addressing the needs of older adults in the criminal justice system
\n<\/span>Presenter(s): <\/b>Emily Briggs<\/a> & Anne Escher<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Poster Presentations<\/b><\/h4>\n

Title: <\/b>Addressing Aging in Place Needs in Under Resourced Communities through Housing & Urban Development\u2013Funded Home Modification Programming
\n<\/span>Presenter(s): <\/b>Ryan Durkin<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Title: <\/b>Applying Experiential Learning Theory to Develop a Comprehensive Training Program for Acute Care OT
\n<\/span>Presenter(s): <\/b>Kara Langton & Liat Gafni Lachter<\/span><\/p>\n

Title: <\/b>Assessment of Adults: Links Among Sensory Processing, Interoception, & Occupational Performance
\n<\/span>Presenter(s): <\/b>Carrie Schmitt<\/span><\/p>\n

Title: <\/b>\u201cCaring for the Care Partner\u201d: A Program Proposal for an Interdisciplinary Training Program
\n<\/span>Presenter(s): <\/b>Lindsay Fitzpatrick & Nancy Doyle<\/span><\/p>\n

Title: <\/b>Communication Preferences & Culturally Safe Spaces for Indigenous Peoples in Health Care: Let\u2019s Learn some Basics
\n<\/span>Presenter(s): <\/b>Lorraine Mischuk<\/span><\/p>\n

Title: <\/b>Cracking the Code: Theory-Driven Insights Into Sensory Integration Interventions
\n<\/span>Presenter(s): <\/b>Melissa Fernandez Mora & Liat Gafni Lachter<\/span><\/p>\n

Title: <\/b>Desplazados Pero No Olvidados: Reviewing the Cultural Fairness of Performance-Based Cognitive Assessments for Hispanic\/Latino Adults
\n<\/span>Presenter(s): <\/b>Andreina Chinea, Kate Stewart<\/a>, & Wendy Coster<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Title: <\/b>Developing Educational Podcasts: Challenges, Opportunities, & Best Practices
\n<\/span>Presenter(s): <\/b>Abbigail Kubiak & Karen Jacobs<\/span><\/p>\n

Title: <\/b>Enhancing Clinical Competence: The Influence of Acute Care & Hand Therapy Electives
\n<\/span>Presenter(s): <\/b>Lisa Owen & Gabby Petrucelli<\/span><\/p>\n

Title: <\/b>Enhancing Emotional Regulation & Self-Awareness in Traumatic Brain Injury Survivors: A Mindfulness-Based Intervention
\n<\/span>Presenter(s): <\/b>Adi Segal & Liat Gafni Lachter<\/span><\/p>\n

Title: <\/b>Enhancing Social Participation for Dementia Care Dyads: A Student-Led Collaborative Approach to Volunteer Engagement & Funding in Community
\n<\/span>Presenter(s): <\/b>Glenda Hux<\/span><\/p>\n

Title: <\/b>Home-Based Assessment Training: An Interprofessional Approach & Its Impact
\n<\/span>Presenter(s): <\/b>Karen Jacobs, Craig Slater<\/a>, Jordana Muroff, & Bronwyn Keefe<\/span><\/p>\n

Title: <\/b>Impact of a Nature-Based Group Program for Adults With Neurodiversity & Down Syndrome
\n<\/span>Presenter(s): <\/b>Shannon Kara & Karen Jacobs<\/span><\/p>\n

Title: <\/b>Impact of Classroom Behaviors on Teacher Stress & the Role of Interprofessional Education: Insights From an Elementary School in a Rural State
\n<\/span>Presenter(s): <\/b>Glenda Hux<\/span><\/p>\n

Title: <\/b>Impacts of Gardening-Based Interventions on Occupational Engagement of Youth With a History of Adverse Childhood Events
\n<\/span>Presenter(s): <\/b>Sydney Rice & Glenda Hux<\/span><\/p>\n

Title: <\/b>Implementing Evidence-Based Practice in Clinical Settings: A Collaborative and Educational Program for OTPs
\n<\/span>Presenter(s): <\/b>Caitlin Brosnan & Lisa Marnell<\/span><\/p>\n

Title: <\/b>Inclusive From Day One: Strategies for Conducting Neurodiversity-Affirming Evaluations with Neurodivergent Children and Youth
\n<\/span>Presenter(s): <\/b>Bryden Carlson-Giving<\/span><\/p>\n

Title: <\/b>Overcoming Unconscious Biases to Promote Occupational Justice for Individuals With Chronic Health Conditions
\n<\/span>Presenter(s): <\/b>Carolyn Ferrer<\/span><\/p>\n

Title: <\/b>Plant the Seed for Your School Garden
\n<\/span>Presenter(s): <\/b>Emily Barglind<\/span><\/p>\n

Title: <\/b>PromOTing Executive Functioning Skills
\n<\/span>Presenter(s): <\/b>Kimberly Day & Karen Jacobs<\/span><\/p>\n

Title: <\/b>Psychosocial and Physical Impacts of Upper Limb Difference Across the Lifespan
\n<\/span>Presenter(s): <\/b>Laura Faye Clubok, Sarah Tuberty, Amber Jenkins, & Jerelyne Idica<\/span><\/p>\n

Title: <\/b>Scoping the Learning Theories in OT Education
\n<\/span>Presenter(s): <\/b>Nancy Doyle & Melissa Fernandez Mora<\/span><\/p>\n

Title: <\/b>See Something Do Something Project: Empowering Teachers for Early Identification of & Support Strategies for Neurodevelopmental Disorders
\n<\/span>Presenter(s): <\/b>Elizabeth Oti & Liat Gafni Lachter<\/span><\/p>\n

Title: <\/b>SPARK: Social Participation and Reintegration for Kids with Acquired Brain Injury
\n<\/span>Presenter(s): <\/b>Anat Petruschka & Karen Jacobs<\/span><\/p>\n

Title: <\/b>The Story Initiative: Building Community by Listening, Sharing & Adapting
\n<\/span>Presenter(s): <\/b>Kimberly Day\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Title: <\/b>The Time Is Now for Artificial Intelligence in OT
\n<\/span>Presenter(s): <\/b>Karen Jacobs\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Title: <\/b>Transformative Connections: Enhancing Participation in Adults with Intellectual Disabilities while Inspiring an Entrepreneurial Mindset in OT Students
\n<\/span>Presenter(s): <\/b>Lauren Telesmanic<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Title: <\/b>Utilization of NMES Combined with Mirror Neuron Approach to Strengthen Upper Extremity in Adolescent Brachial Plexus Birth Injury
\n<\/span>Presenter(s): <\/b>Christopher Goodman<\/span><\/p>\n

Title: <\/b>Weight Bias & Weight Stigma in Health Care: How OTPs Can Promote Change
\n<\/span>Presenter(s): <\/b>Jennifer Phillips<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Title: <\/b>Where Is the “O” in Evidence-Based Practice? There’s an Artificial Intelligence for That
\n<\/span>Presenter(s): <\/b>Tami Atkins, Karen Jacobs, & Daniel Rortvedt<\/span><\/p>\n

Title: <\/b>You, AFFIRMED: An OT Program for Gender-Affirming Top Surgery
\n<\/span>Presenter(s): <\/b>Sarah Vines<\/span><\/p>\n

Thank you to our presenters for sharing such important scholarship, and for helping Sargent College maintain its reputation as a leader in healthcare and rehabilitation sciences research. We can’t wait for next year’s conference in Anaheim!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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