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CHOP OT at the AOTA INSPIRE 2025 Annual Conference

CHOP OT at the AOTA INSPIRE 2025 Annual Conference

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) Occupational Therapists within the Center for Rehabilitation will be at the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Annual Conference. The AOTA INSPIRE 2025 Annual Conference will be held April 3-5, 2025, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. CHOP will also participate in the Pre-conference Institute on April 2. We invite you to visit us at #1241 in the Exhibit Hall throughout the conference to learn more about the clinical resources and professional educational opportunities we offer at CHOP.  

Who will be there 

Many members of our team will be at booth #1241 in the Exhibit Hall and presenting in various sessions. Stop by to say hello!  

Presentations

DateTimeSession TypeTitleAuthor(s) 
April 2Noon – 6:30 p.m.  Pre-conference Institute  Cortical Visual Impairment in Pediatric Rehabilitation   Melissa Crawford, DOT, OTR/L; Sarah Jamieson, MS, BS, OTR/L; and Cristina Morganheira, MS, OTR/L  
April 38 – 11 a.m. workshop   A Call for Change: The Use of Multisource Feedback to Facilitate Student Fieldwork Performance and Meet Diverse Learning Preferences   Bridget Trivinia, OTD, MS, OTR/L  
April 38 – 11 a.m. workshop  Feed Me the Knowledge: Pediatric Feeding Intervention  Colleen Burrell, OTR/L; Melissa Crawford, DOT, OTR/L; and Stephanie Cassidy, MS, OTR/L 
April 34 – 4:50 p.m.  short courseTreatment of Leukemia Through the Lifespan: An Occupational TherapyMichelle Ahlberg, OTR/L;
   Approach to Pediatric CIPN Monitoring and Management Abigail Brundage, MSOT, OTR/L; and Kaitlyn Marie Elias, MS, OTR/L  
April 43:15 – 4:15 p.m. short course Feasibility & Preliminary Outcomes of OT Using Ayres Sensory Integration® for 3- to 5-year-old Autistic Children Natalie Schiano, OTD, OTR/L
April 410 – 11 a.m.  short courseRising Rehab Scholars: Diversifying the Profession Through the Creation of an Evidence-based Accessible Pathway to the Profession  Bridget Trivinia, OTD, MS, OTR/L  
April 4  4:45 – 5:45 p.m. short courseStreamlining Success: Mastering Self-Catheterization with Occupational Therapy  Abigail Gilmore, MS, OTR/L
April 5  3 – 4 p.m.short course  Enhancing Pediatric OT: A Quality Improvement Approach for Infants in the Acute Care SettingLydia Rawlins, MEd, OTR/L; Jordan Wentz, OTD, MS OTR/L, BCP 
April 5  1:30 – 2:30 p.m. short courseFrom Novice to Experienced Practitioner: Supporting Your Role and Care Delivery for Pediatric Clients with Functional Neurological DisorderSamuel Zachary, MOT, OTR/L 
April 5  8 – 11 a.m.  workshopRevisiting Gumbo Soup: Combating Racism as an OT  Lydia Rawlins, MEd, OTR/L

Posters

DateTimeTitleAuthor(s)  
April 312:45 – 2:45 p.m. Enhancing Use of the OT Practice Framework in a Pediatric Medical Model Setting: A Quality Improvement Initiative  Anne L. Borema, CScD, MS, OTR/L; and Bridget Trivinia, OTD, MS, OTR/L 
   Erin Mathia, CScD, OTR/L;  Delaney McDonnell, DrOT, OTR/L; and Angela Caldwell, PhD, OTR/L  
April 312:45 – 2:45 p.m. Quality Improvement Project: Needs Assessment of Clinician Perspectives for a Hospital-Based Pediatric Aquatic Therapy Program  Anne L. Borema, CScD, MS, OTR/L; Emily Chau, OTS (OTD Capstone Student); and Bridget Trivinia, OTD, MS, OTR/L  
April 312:45 – 2:45 p.m. The Incidence of Autism Spectrum Disorder Among Children with STXBP1-Related Disorders  Margaret Haley, OTS (OTD Capstone Student); Allison Dressel, OTS (OTD Capstone Student); Kristin Cunningham, MS, OTR/L, BCP; and Samuel Pierce, PT, PhD, NCS
April 33 – 5 p.m. Insights & Innovations: Implementation Feasibility of a Telehealth Adaptation of OT Using Ayres Sensory Integration Natalie Schiano, OTD, OTR/L 
April 33 – 5 p.m.  Use of Standardized OT Assessments to Characterize the Disease Phenotype in Leukodystrophy  Stacy V. Cusack, MS, OTR/L; and Michelle Fitzgerald MS, OTR/L  
April 49 – 11 a.m.Bedside Hydrotherapy for Infants in a Hospital Setting  Lydia Rawlins, MEd, OTR/L  
April 49 – 11 a.m.  Evaluating Self-Care Milestones in Children with Trisomy 21 Using a Prospective Caregiver Survey  Jordan Wentz, OTD, MS OTR/L, BCP; and Emily Ashton, DOT, OTR/L (completed as part of OTD Capstone Student project) 
April 4  9 – 11 a.m.  From AOTA Fellowship to Board Certification: Establishing a Strong Foundation for Successful OT Practice  Tabi Rudzinski, MS, OTR/L, BCP
April 4  9 – 11 a.m.  Outcome Measures in a Rare Pediatric Population: Identification, Utilization, and Validation for Clinical Care and Research  Stacy V. Cusack, MS, OTR/L; and Michelle Fitzgerald, MS, OTR/L  
April 49 – 11 a.m.  Managing the Occupational Impacts of Food Allergies: A Unique Role for Occupational Therapy PractitionersLindsay Barney, OTD, OTR/L  
April 4  3 – 5 p.m.Identifying Performance Variables Impacting Function in Children with SYNGAP1 Related Disorders Kristin Cunningham, MS, OTR/L, BCP; Charlene Woo, MSOT, OTR/L  
April 4  3 – 5 p.m.The Heart of the Matter: Empowering Caregivers through Engagement and Education  Jennifer Brennan, BS, COTA/L;  Tabi Rudzinski, MS, OTR/L, BCP; and Sarah Stevens, MS, OTR/L  
April 52 – 4 p.m.Developing OTP Competency in Understanding Cultural Significance and Skills to Address Haircare as a Meaning Occupation with BIPOC Patients  Lydia Rawlins, MEd, OTR/L; and   Bridget Trivinia, OTD, MS, OTR/L  
April 5  9 – 11 a.m.  Enhancing Outpatient Evaluations for Daily Living Skills in Autistic Adolescents and Young Adults Melissa Crawford, DOT, OTR/L
April 5  9 – 11 a.m.  Have Kids’ Manual Dexterity Skills Changed in the Past 40 years?  Tami Konieczny, MS, OTR/L, BCP  

Get to know us 

Occupational Therapy at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), a service of the Center for Rehabilitation, helps children facing the physical and social effects of illness, injury and developmental or genetic disorders. Whatever level of rehabilitation the child needs, our team has the experience and expertise to help children thrive.   

Fueled by an endless curiosity, our OT team members are regular contributors to clinical publications and efforts to translate research into clinical practice.  You can find OT resources that our staff have contributed to on CHOP OPEN (Online Pediatric Education Network).   

We offer pre and post clinical educational opportunities to advance your career in occupational therapy.    

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