Posters & Presentations
Experience the breadth and depth of scholarship from our faculty, students and alumni. We’ve highlighted the works by our faculty and recent program graduates on this page.
8:30 a.m.
- Dr. Jennifer Lape ‘08 (Assistant Professor) presents Poster 1-012
Using "Brain Color" to Improve Provision & Acceptance of Constructive Feedback in an OTD Program - Dr. Serena Zeidler ‘11 presents Poster 1-121
Clinicians' and Educators' Perspectives on the Usefulness and Effectiveness of PuzzleArt Therapy in Screening and Remediating Visual Skills Deficits - Dr. Sherry Stancliff ‘19 presents Poster 1-118
Improving Community-Based Preschool-Teacher Confidence to Create Motor-Enriched Classrooms - Dr. Amy Watson-Grace ‘19 presents Poster 1-124
Improving Attention for All Students Using Inclusive Coordinative Movement Programs - Dr. Chelsey Lyons ‘19 presents Poster 1-132
Utilizing a Combination of Interactive Technology & Traditional Fine-Motor Activities to Improve Fine-Motor Development in Kindergarten Students - Dr. Julia Hawkins ‘15 presents Poster 1-129
The Impact of Tactile Play on Increasing Oral Acceptance of Wet Food Items - Dr. Elaine Keane ‘15 presents Poster 1-309
Árbol de la Vida: A Contextually Grounded Model for OT Practice
10 a.m.
- Dr. Olivia White ‘19 presents Tech Short Course 101
Home Automation: The Emerging Instrumental Activity of Daily Living - Dr. Anne Escher ‘16 presents Short Course 124
Time’s Up Education: OT Educational Programs Meet the Profession’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
11 a.m.
- Dr. Michele Bennett ‘13 presents Poster 2-510
OT on a Rural College Campus: Integrated Behavioral Health & Peer-Led Support - Dr. Susan Blair ‘19 presents Poster 2-606
Changing the Perception of Frailty of Community Dwelling Older Adults who Participate in OT-Led Education
12 p.m.
- Dr. Olivia White ‘19 presents Short Course 163
Adaptive Yoga for Wellness
1:30 p.m.
- Dr. Stacia Galey ‘16 presents Poster 3-017
A Mapping Review of OT Fieldwork Literature - Dr. Anne Escher ‘16 presents Poster 3-017
A Mapping Review of OT Fieldwork Literature - Dr. Elaine Keane ‘15 presents Poster 3-403
Analysis of Local Attitudes Toward Opening a Café Run by People With Disabilities in Ecuador - Dr. Karen Hoover ‘12 presents Poster 3-011
Implementation of a Standardized Patient Simulation Experience in an Adult Intervention Course to Enhance Level I Fieldwork - Dr. Sherry Stancliff ‘19 presents Poster 3-127
The Use of Consultation in School-Based Practice - Dr. Karen Hoover ‘12 presents Poster 3-006
Using the Occupational Profile as a Foundation to Infuse Simulation Throughout the OT Curriculum: A Practical Workshop
2 p.m.
- Dr. Serena Zeidler ‘11 presents Short Course 179
Using AOTA's Vision 2025 to Overcome Barriers and Create Pathways for Leadership in School-Based Practice
8 a.m.
- Dr. Missi Zahoransky ‘19 presents Tech Workshop 201
Opportunities & Challenges of Real-World Telehealth Practice
9 a.m.
- Dr. Mary Beth Dillon ‘11 presents Poster 4-018
Establishing the Role of OT in a County Jail: Facilitating Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Skill-Development & Successful Community Living - Dr. Bernadette Schmeltz ‘19 presents Poster 4-309
Improving Self-Perceived Knowledge & Attitudes Regarding Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Implementation Following Participation in an Online Journal Club - Dr. Anne Escher ‘16 presents Poster 4-701
Enhancing Collaborative Goal-Setting for Adults With Aphasia - Dr. Carey Leckie ‘18 presents Poster 4-016
Use of Interprofessional Education to Prepare for Clinical Fieldwork: Commonalities in OT & PT Students' Learning Needs - Dr. Mary Beth Dillon ‘11 presents Poster 4-011
Laying the Foundation for OT Program Development in the Community: Creating Effective Practice Solutions - Dr. Meredith Santana ‘19 presents Poster 4-133
Caregiver Coaching in Early Intervention - Dr. Katie Landsiedel ‘18 presents Poster 4-119
Video Modeling & Scenario-Based Learning: Effectiveness on Interpersonal Skills to Prepare for Postsecondary Experiences
1:30 p.m.
- Dr. Gretchen Hannah ‘19 presents Tech Lab 202A
Assistive Technology Solutions for Writing - Dr. Amy Rebovich ‘13 presents Tech Short Course 202
Traveling the Path of Telehealth Implementation in the Low Vision Clinic to Improve Access to Care
2 p.m.
- Dr. Susan Blair ‘19 presents Workshop 209
Changing the Perception of Frailty of Community Dwelling Older Adults who Participate in OT-led Education - Dr. Kayla Smith ‘19 presents Workshop 209
(BASC) Changing the Perception of Frailty of Community-Dwelling Older Adults Who Participate in OT-Led Education - Dr. Missi Zahoransky ‘19 presents Workshop 212
Homecare 2020 & Beyond
3:15 p.m.
- Dr. Kathleen Weissberg ‘14 presents Poster 6-305
Millennials: The Emerging Generation of Caregivers - Dr. Michelle Buccinna ‘19 presents Poster 6-314
Formal Stroke Education Program Effects on Occupational Therapists’ Competence and Confidence
9 a.m.
- Dr. Sheila Moyle ‘17 presents Poster 7-014
Students’ Perspectives of an Emerging Practice Area Level II Fieldwork Experience - Dr. Becky Piazza ‘18 presents Poster 7-008
Are They Qualified? Characteristics To Consider When Selecting Healthcare Professionals To Mentor OTD Capstone Experiences - Dr. Anne Lee ‘18 presents Poster 7-125
Fast, Real & Lasting Changes in Handwriting: An Evidence-Based Approach - Dr. Breanne Grasso ‘19 presents Conversations that Matter 301
Getting Over the Hump: Discussing the Common Reasons OT Practitioners are Not Addressing Sexuality
10 a.m.
- Chris Delenick ‘20 presents Conversations that Matter 303
Occupation-Based Assessments of Executive Function: What Are They & How Can I Successfully Utilize These Tools in My Practice?
11 a.m.
- Dr. Brian Scaife ‘15 presents
PASIS (Productive Aging SIS Session): Surviving the PDPM/PDGM
11:30 a.m.
- Dr. Elizabeth Shaffer ‘19 presents Poster 8-112
Parental Stress and Its Impact on the Child: Mindfulness-based Approaches May Be the Answer - Dr. Missi Zahoransky ‘19 presents Poster 8-405
Telehealth and Occupational Therapy: Patients’ Perceived Satisfaction with and Perception of Occupational Performance - Dr. Olivia White ‘19 presents Poster 8-308
The Road to Resilience & Engagement - Dr. Mary Beth Dillon ‘11 presents Poster 8-006
Developing Professional Behavior in OT Students Using the Kawa Model: A Preliminary Study - Dr. Sheila Moyle ‘17 presents Poster 8-018
A Multisource Approach to Facilitate Student Performance in Fieldwork: Using Outcomes Data to Examine Effectiveness of Specific Feedback Strategies - Dr. Nadia Rust ‘16 presents Poster 8-004
Gamified Instruction to Increase Cultural Competence for Non-Traditional OT Students
1:30 p.m.
- Dr. Joyce Salls ‘06 and Dr. Orit Tal-Atzili ‘16 present Short Course 356
A Qigong Sensory Treatment Early Intervention Home Program for Young Children with Autism
2 p.m.
- Dr. Breanne Grasso ‘19 presents Poster 9-731
Improving OT's Comfort and Confidence in Addressing Sexuality Function through Education - Emily Pugh ‘20 presents Conversations that Matter 307
Using Mindfulness Training to Reduce Stress and Anxiety in Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Students - Dr. Kayla Smith ‘19 presents Poster 9-712
Increasing Therapists’ Knowledge of & Confidence in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Through Online Learning - Dr. Kayla Smith ‘19 presents Poster 9-712
Increasing Occupational Therapists Knowledge of and Confidence in the ICU - Dr. Gretchen Hannah ‘19 presents Poster 9-126
Teacher Perceptions of Writing-Based Assistive Technology - Danielle Clune ‘20, Lindsey Eckstein ’20, Koreena Thompson ‘20, and Abi Valenta ‘20 present Poster 9-029
Overcoming Obstacles: Healthcare Students with Disability on Fieldwork
3:30 p.m.
- Sarah Maust ‘12 presents Short Course 375
Considerations for Students With Visual Impairments (VI) in School-Based Settings
9:30 a.m.
- Dr. Mary Beth Dillon ‘11 presents Short Course 422
Justice-Based OT (JBOT) Across the Lifespan: Essential Education, Competencies & Resources for Optimal Practice