Content Posted in 2026
Advocating OT Services Among Medical Providers, Jazzy Montgomery BS, OTS and Shannon Strate OTD, MS OTR/L
Applying an Occupational Therapy Approach to Developing Trauma-Informed, Anti-Racist Pelvic Health Networking Workshops, Nora Hall BS, OT/S; Rachel Ohene MOT, OTR/L, CEDS; and Kathryn Burke OTD, OTR/L
A Sensory Approach to Working with Youth who have Experienced Sexual Trauma, Madison Fonseca BS, OTS and Andrea Fairman Ph.D., OTR/L, CPRP, ATP
At Home Educational Resources for Caregivers of Children with Feeding Difficulties, Julia Testori OTS; Rebecca Simon EdD, OTR/L, FAOTA; and Kayla Pirri OTR/L, CLC
Authentic Leadership: Mentorship For Aspiring Occupational Therapists, Christina C. Wilson OT/S and Monique Dawes OTD, OTR/L CPAM
Autism in Higher Education: A Systematic Review, Katie Webber
Client and Caregiver Training Strategies for the Adoption, Use and Maintenance of Mainstream Smart Home Technologies, Palma Foschi Walko OTS; Andrea Fairman Ph.D., MOT, OTR/L, ATP, DRP; and Dan Ding PhD
Cognition and Communication Supports for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Emily Smith BS, OTS and Nancy Dooley PhD, OTR/L, CDP, FAOTA
Community Based Psychosocial Wellness Groups for Children and Adolescents with Neurodivergent Conditions, Caitlin Duffy OT/S and Tania Rose OTD, OTR/L
Creating an Affinity Group: The Connecticut Black Occupational Therapy Caucus (CTBOTC), Alyssia Mosley OTS; Monique Dawes OTD, OTR/L, CPAM; and Ivy Rentz EdD, MSA, OTR/L
Creating a Virtual Wellness Program for Adults with SCI, Laura Carlson BS, OTS and Monique Dawes Monique Dawes, OTD, OTR/L, CPAM
Creating Parent-to-Parent Support Groups for Parents with Children with a Neurodivergent Diagnosis, Breanna Mendell OTS; Tania Rose OTD, OTR/L; and Rebecca Erwin OTR/L
Developing an Occupational Therapy Mentorship Program for Underrepresented Minority Students, James Greene Jr, OTS; Monique Dawes OTD, OTR/L; and Mike Waugh
Developing & Implementing Robotic Pet Interventions For Adults With Dementia, Lisa Benson OTS and Shannon Strate OTR/L, OTD
Development & Implementation of an Adaptive Sports Program at Johnson & Wales University, Francesca Corsinetti OT/S; Justin Laferrier PT, PhD, NCS, OCS, SCS, ATP, CSCS, AIB-VR; and Monique Dawes OTD, OTR/L, CPAM
Development of a Career Skills Training Program for Adults with Down Syndrome, Lydia Gruber OTS and Rebecca Simon EdD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Development of Site-Specific Programming and Policies to Support Level II Fieldwork in a Role-Emerging Practice Area, Leila C. Schaper OTS; Jennifer Swanberg Ph.D., MMHS, OTR/L; and Sharon Swift OTR/L, ATP, E.D.
Driving Simulation Off-Road Screening For Individuals With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Jake Davis BS, OT/S and Andrea Fairman Ph.D., MOT, OTR/L, ATP, DRP
Effects of Implementation of a Virtual Exercise Program on Quality of Life for Individuals with a Spinal Cord Injury, Jordan Sterenberg OTS and Monique Dawes OTD, OTR/L, CPAM
Embedding Occupational Therapy into an Existing Female Empowerment Exercise Group, Brittany Greenwood OTS; Amy Wheadon OTD, OTR, NASM Certified CPT, YES; and Rebecca Simon EdD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Enhancing Growth and Development of Outpatient Rehabilitation Services in Underserved Communities, Sage Hollingsworth OTS and Shannon Strate OTD, OTR/L
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Occupation-Based Programming on the Sexual Health Literacy of Older Adults Living with HIV, Riley David OTS and Kathryn Burke OTD, OTR/L
Examining the Effects of Adaptive Outdoor Recreation for Individuals with Disabilities: An Occupational Therapy Perspective, Georgi Neuser BS, OT/S; Sheridan Ferland OTD, OTR/L; and Sara Rosell-Gavigan RTC, CTRS
Examining the Effects of a Psychoeducational Program to Minimize Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease Care Partner Burnout, Nicole Graves B.S, OT/S; Sheridan Ferland OTD, OTR/L; and Carolyn Kosiba-Quiterio CPT, CRS, CGX, CSF
Examining the Effects of a Psychoeducation Program on Parkinson’s Disease Care Partner Engagement at Rock Steady Boxing, Francesca Laurenza OTS; Sheridan Ferland OTD, OTR/L; and Carolyn Kosiba-Quiterio CPT, CRS, CGX, CSF
How Home Modifications Impact Caregiver Burden, Kanani Badua BS, OTS; Nancy J. Dooley PhD, OTR/L, CDP, Catia Garell, MA, OTR, SCEM; and Catia Garell MA, OTR, SCEM
Impact of Multimodal Education on a Caregivers’ Lived Experience in Mobility Options for Children, Nicole La Rochelle B.S., OT/S; Andrea Fairman Ph.D., MOT, OTR/L, ATP, DRP; Christina Gagosian M.S., OTR/L; Chelsea Maziarz MS, OTR/L, CAS; Heather Cianciolo OTR/L, ATP/SMS; and Jennith Bernstein PT, DPT, ATP/SMS
Impact of Power Tilt Functions on Users Independence, Functional Reach, and Overall Quality of Life, Jordan Dodge OTS; Andrea Fairman PhD, OTR/L, ATP; Jennith Bernstein PT, ATP/SMS; and Heather Cianciolo OTR/L, ATP/SMS
Impact of ‘Prioritizing You’ Self-Care Program for Adult Female Survivors of Domestic Violence, Synclaire Mitchell B.S, OTS; Andrea Fairman Ph.D., MOT, OTR/L, ATP, DRP; and Janice Hamlin MSW
Impact of Self-directed Goals for Long-term Patients in a Forensic Hospital: A Mixed-Methods Study, Chapin Graham OT/S; Nancy Dooley PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA; and Natalie Petrucci MSOT, OTR/L
Implementing an Enviornmentally Interactive Restorative Nursing Program, Geraldine Gibson BS, OTS and Shannon Strate OTD, MS, OTR/L
Improving Health Literacy Through Revision of Educational Materials for Pelvic Health Considerations During Labor & Birth, Stephanie Duzy BA, OT/S; Kathryn Burke OTD, OTR/L; and Lisa Charron PT, DPT
Improving Teacher Knowledge of Sensory Strategies in Elementary Classrooms, Sukhman Matharu OTS; Tania Rosa OTD, OTR/L; and Rebecca Simon EdD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Improving the Health and Wellbeing of Mothers of Children with Disabilities, Kelly O’Brien OTS; Nancy Dooley Ph.D., OTR/L, CDP; and Tara Hayes BS, CCHW
Incorporating Nostalgia Into Purposeful Activity to Enhance Social Engagement in Skilled Nursing Facilities, Samantha McGowan OTS; Shannon Strate OTD, MS, OTR/L; and Suzanne McEvoy CTRS
Increasing Self-Efficacy Through a Wellness Program for People with Parkinson’s Disease and Their Care Partners, Abby Clark OT/S; Sheridan Ferland OTD, OTR/L; and Carolyn Kosiba-Quiterio CPT, CRS, CGX, SF
Integrated Safety and Health Promotion Among Correctional Workers and People Incarcerated: A Scoping Review, Olivia Hull OTS; Olivia Breckler OTS; Lisa Jaegers OTR/L, FAOTA; and Shannon Strate OTD, OTR/L
Nature-Based Interventions to Support Well-Being in Adolescents, Morgan Becker B.S., OT/S; Sheridan Ferland OTD, OTR/L; and Bethany Horne OTD, MS, OTR/L,
Occupational Performance in Technology Use for Older Veterans, Gianna Battista OT/S; Andrea Fairman Ph.D., MOT, OTR/L, ATP, DRP; and Julie Faieta Ph.D., MOT, OTR/L
Occupational Therapy Practitioners' Role in Advocating for Access to Transportation, Emily Rindermann OTS and Nancy J. Dooley PhD., OTR/L, CDP
Occupational Therapy Services Within an Enhanced Psychiatric Rehabilitation Residential Facility, Cole Scott OTS; Nancy Dooley PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA; and Alison Johnson OTD, OTR/L
Occupational Therapy’s Role in Sex Education for Staff Working with Adults with I/DD, Molly Gould B.S., OT/S and Kathryn Burke OTD, OTR/L
Outcomes of Participation in Leisure on Mental Well-being of Pediatric Individuals with Trauma or Prader-Willi Syndrome, MaryClaire Attisano BS, OTS; Shannon Strate OTD, OTR/L; and Monique Williams M.Ed.
Parental Perspective on Functional Behavior Post Hippotherapy, Matthew Lichter OTS; Rebecca Simon EdD, OTR/L, FAOTA; and Sheila Stahl PT/R
Pelvic Floor Therapy Education for Clients and Practitioners, Kiara Slaughter OTD/S; Kathryn Burke OTD, OTR/L; and Leanne Monteiro PT, DPT
Sensory-Based Training for a Specialized Learning Environment, Elizabeth Costello OT/S; Alyson Alyson Caron-Huber MOTR/L; and Andrea Fairman Ph.D., MOT, OTR/L, CPRP, ATP
Sensory Education and Resources for Staffatan Adult Day Habilitation Center, Jessica Karcher OTS; Nancy Dooley Ph.D., OTR/L,CDP; and Eve Montague MSM, MT-BC
Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency within Medicaid Home and Community-Based Service Waivers on the East Coast: A Content Analysis, Amina Meky OTS; Andrea Fairman Ph.D., MOT, OTR/L, ATP, DRP; and Gina Novario OTD, OTR/L
Sustainability in Culinary Arts Education, Nimra Farooqui
Teaching and Learning Approaches to Improve Staff Training at EmpowerSCI, Amanda Bastos OT/S and Monique Dawes OTD, OTR/L, CPAM
Technology Use By Skilled Nursing Facility Residents to Enhance Leisure Participation and Overall Quality of Life, Madisyn Frederick OTS and Shannon Strate OTD, MS, OTR/L
The Benefits of Yoga and Mindfulness in Supporting Preschool Children’s Social-Emotional Development, Melany Kurczewski B.S.; Tania Rose OTD, OTR/L; and Ruby Perry B.S., B.A.
The effect of non-contact boxing on occupational performance of individuals with Parkinson's disease: A Case Series Design, Ruben Blanco OT/S and Sheridan Ferland OTD, OTR/L
The Effect of Surf Therapy on Mental Health, Sydney Smallwood OTS; Andrea Fairman Ph.D., MOT, OTR/L, CPRP, ATP; and Michele Leone DNP, LMHC, RN
The Impact of a Community-based Motor Performance Program on Children and Adolescence with Neurodivergent Conditions, Isabella Catarina OTS; Tania Rose OTD, OTR/L; and Brooke Tubbs OTD, OTR/L
The Impact of Assistive Technology on Social-Emotional Learning from a Teacher Perspective, Lia R. Cucinotta OTS; Tania Rose OTD, OTR/L; and Nancy Dooley PhD, OTR/L, CDP
The Impact of Intentional Collaboration and Play-Based Programming on Fine-Motor Development in Preschool Children, Amy Propst B.S.; Tania Rose Tania Rosa, OTD, OTR/L; and Kristin Charpentier B.S.
The Impact of Language Preference & Health Literacy on Home Exercise Program Adherence Among Outpatients in Hand Clinics, Samantha Lemus OT/S; Kathryn Burke OTD, OTR/L; and Laura Thibeau MOT/L, CHT
The Impact of New-Parent Support Groups on Occupational Balance and Well-Being, Gina Orazietti OT/S; Tania Rose OTD, OTR/L; and Monique DeRoche IMH-E
The Influence of Naturalness on Grocery Shoppers' Purchase Decisions in the United States, Rebecca Neusner
The Post-Acute Functional Interventions Impact on Quality of Life: Spinal Cord Injury, Caitlyn Nicholson OT/S and Monique Dawes OTD, OTR/L, CPAM
Transcending Boundaries: A Qualitative Exploration of Healthcare Experiences among Sexual and Gender Minorities, Allyson B. Baker BA, OT/S; Jennifer Swanberg Ph.D. MMHS, OTR/L; and Samantha R. Rosenthal PhD, MPH
Transition to Assisted Living: An Occupational Therapy Perspective, Allison Clayton OT/S; Sheridan Ferland OTD, OTR/L; and Jill Pokaski DPT, GCS
Transition to Motherhood: Creating Balance in Prenatal and Postnatal Working Mothers, Ashika Shah OTS; Jamie O’Day BSN, RN, IBCLC; Jennifer Swanberg MMHS, OTR/L; and Sujata Martin MS, OTR/L
Voices of Experience: The Role of a Caregiver Support Group in Addressing the Needs of Parents of Children with Autism, Coral Perry OT/S; Andrea Fairman PhD, OTR/L, CPRP; and Darren Canonico LCSW
