Poster Session #1

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026

4:10 PM – 5:10 PM

Course Description

Join us for Poster Session #1 at the 2026 OOTA Annual Conference, where presenters will showcase evidence-informed projects, emerging research, and innovative practice models aligned with this year’s theme, Pivot Points: Amplify, Adapt, Advance.

This session offers a unique opportunity to engage with colleagues in an interactive setting, exploring a diverse range of topics—from clinical insights and community partnerships to curriculum innovations and advocacy efforts. Presenters will be available to discuss their work, answer questions, and share practical strategies that can be applied across practice settings.

Posters and Authors

Occupational Therapy’s Role in Promoting Occupational Performance within the Foster Care System: A Scoping Review – Lydia McClure, S/OT

Effectiveness of Life Skills Training Interventions in promoting Housing Stability among the Homeless Population – LaTanya Kent MOT, OTR/L

Do the Box and Blocks Test and Nine Hole Peg Test Need New Normative Data? – Michael Davis-Cheshire, OTD, MOT, OTR/L, CHT, Danielle Francis, S/OT, Colleen Buchanan, S/OT, Maya Krieger, S/OT

For Preschoolers Through Undergraduate Students, What Prepares Them For Intergenerational Programming: A Scoping Review – Grace McClelland, S/OT

Sensory-Based Occupational Therapy Interventions for Feeding of Children Ages Birth-5 Years: A Scoping Review – Amy Chiero, S/OT, Barbara Elleman OTD, OTR/L, C/NDT, CNS

Exploring the Impact of Adaptive Activity on Social-Emotional Development in Children with Autism: A Scoping Review – Madelyn Gordon, S/OT, Barbara Elleman OTD, OTR/L, C/NDT, CNS

An occupational therapy focused pre-operative education and training protocol for open-heart surgery patients-Phase II: A quality improvement project – Jaime Garrett, BS, MOT, OTR/L, Chloe Keating, S/OT, Madelyn Young, S/OT

Adapting Occupational Therapy Education: Practical Applications of Artificial Intelligence to Support Learning – Bernadette Schmeltz, OTD, OTR/L, CLT, BCTS, DRP

Overall Health Trends of Adults in the United States and Occupational Therapy’s Role in Health Promotion – Lena Dwidari, S/OT

Outcomes of Upper Extremity Orthotics for Infants with Neonatal Brachial Plexus Palsy: A Scoping Review – McKenzie Scudder, S/OT, Barbara Elleman OTD, OTR/L, C/NDT, CNS

Adapt and Thrive: Adaptive Living and Recreation for Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) – Josie Dattilo, OTD, OTR/L

Service Learning: Meaningful, Community-Centered Professional Skill Development for Occupational Therapy Students to Connect Knowledge to Experiential Learning – Elizabeth Kocher, OTD, MOT, OTR/L

Content Level

Introductory: This level assumes the audience has little or no information regarding the content area.

Intermediate: This level assumes the audience has general familiarity with the literature and professional practice. The focus of the presentation is on increased understanding and application by the participants.

Practice Areas

Aging in Place/Geriatrics; Children and Youth; Community-based Practice; Emerging Practice Area; Fieldwork and Academics/Education; Health and Wellness; Home Health/Telehealth; Mental Health; Professional Issues; Rehabilitation