Look for Division of Occupational Therapy faculty and alumni from our Post-Professional OTD program at these conferences.
19th World Federation of Occupational Therapists Congress
Feb. 9-12, 2026
Bonnie Fischer-Camara and Tracy Schober
"The Inspiring and Innovative Role of OT practitioners (OTPs) in an Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO) Autism Hub"
The poster will be displayed for delegates to view throughout the event.
American Occupational Therapy Association Specialty Conference: Children and Youth
Dec. 12-13, 2025
Division faculty
Cristina Dumitrescu
Poster session #3, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
"Predictors of Student Success Across Levels of OT Education: Integrating Coaching,
Wellness, and Pedagogical Strategies"
PP-OTD program alumni
Katherine Lynch
Dec. 12, 9:15-10:30 a.m.
"Putting the Fun in Executive Functioning: Measuring the Efficacy of an After-School
Play-Based Skill Development Program in Elementary-Aged Students"
Liz Young
Dec. 13, 9:15-10:15 a.m.
"The Interoception Connection: Development and Implementation of a Body-Based Mindfulness
Course for Caregivers and Educators"
New York State Occupational Therapy Association Annual Fall Conference
Oct. 25-26, 2025
Division faculty
Bonnie Fischer-Camara
10/24/25, 1:30–2:45 p.m.
"Continuing Competency Demystified: Practical Tools for Managing NY State Licensure
and NBCOT Recertification Requirements"
Jacie Schneider
10/25/25, 9-10:15 a.m.
"Putting the Fun in Executive Functioning: Measuring the Efficacy of an After-School
Play-Based Skill Development Program in Elementary-Aged Students"
Christine Mulligan, Marybeth Hoefs and Bonnie Fischer-Camara
10/26/25, 1-2 p.m.
"The Influence of Music on Occupational Therapy Students During Practical Examinations"
PP-OTD program alumni
Liz Young
10/26/25, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
"The Interoception Connection: Development and Implementation of a Body-Based Mindfulness
Course for Caregivers and Educators"
Leahanna Rook
(co-authors, Bonnie Fischer-Camara and Ann Burkhardt)
10/26/25, 1-2 p.m.
"Reimagining Continuing Professional Development (CPD): A Toolkit for Occupational
Therapy Practitioners (OTPs) in NYS"
Katherine Lynch
10/26/25, 1-2 p.m.
"Putting the Fun in Executive Functioning: Measuring the Efficacy of an After-School
Play-Based Skill Development Program in Elementary-Aged Students"