The mission of the New Hampshire Occupational Therapy Association is to advance the practice of occupational therapy in our state. We will accomplish this mission by supporting OT practitioners with education, mentorship opportunities, and fostering communities. We will advocate for the profession's growth and quality at the local, state, and national level. NHOTA will raise awareness and educate the public on the unique contributions of occupational therapy.

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Happy Fall Conference!

November 2, 2024

Whether attending live, via live stream or via the recordings, we're glad you could join us for NHOTA's Fall, 2024 Conference!  This is the fall conference homepage, which will be your stop for all conference materials, links and recordings.

Here are some tips for attending a virtual conference. 

Please note that the FabLab will not be recorded or livestreamed. Recorded sessions will be uploaded for your review shortly after the conclusion of the conference and you will be notified via email.   They will be available on this webpage.

When you have attended all sessions you'd like to attend, please fill out the evaluation link to attest to your attendance and request your certificate.

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WATCH THE PROGRAM AT YOUR OWN PACE

Not able to watch the livestream all day? Watch the videos at your own pace at the links below (uploaded at the conclusion of the conference). Videos will be available from now through December 31st. All live videos are being recorded and will be made available here a few days after the conclusion of the conference.

(Recordings will be uploaded here after the conference- ROUNDTABLE/ FAB LAB SESSIONS WILL NOT BE RECORDED. 

TIME EVENT
8:00AM-8:45AM Registration/ Vendors (in-person only)
8:45AM-9:00AM Welcome and ice breaker (in-person only)

9:00AM-9:30AM
WATCH VIDEO

Business meeting- Danielle Amero, NHOTA President, OTD, OTR/L CHT Legislative update- Lisa Owen, Legislative Chair, OTR/L, CLT, CHT
9:30AM-9:45AM
(see business meeting for video)
AOTPAC Presentation with Kathleen Weissberg, OTD, OTR/L, CMDCP, CDP, CFPS, CGCS
9:45AM-10:00AM Vendors and Posters  (in-person only)

BREAKOUT ONE 10:00AM-11:00PM


A- Integration Intersectionality: AI Applications in Occupational Therapy- Karen Jacobs, OT, EdD, OTR, CPE, FAOTA | SLIDES

WATCH VIDEO

B- What You Need to Know when a Resident Hoards- Kathleen Weissberg, OTD, OTR/L, CMDCP, CDP, CFPS, CGCS | SLIDES

WATCH VIDEO

C- Neurodiversity in our Schools and Beyond- Michelle Long, MS, OTR/L | SLIDES'

*This recording had an issue, so a replacement session has been given below: Using a Neurodiversity Lens with Dr. Victoria Hopkins, OTD, OTR/L

WATCH VIDEO
11:00AM-11:15AM Vendors and Posters  (in-person only)

11:15AM-12:15PM

WATCH VIDEO

Keynote Address - Joe Sharron, SCI Survivor and Motivational Speaker

12:15PM-1:00PM


Provided Lunch / Vendors/ Posters Students: NBCOT Certification Q&A Lunch with Wendi Guillette, MSM, OTR/L (in- person only) 
Advocacy Committee Meeting with Lisa Owen OTR/L, CLT, CHT
BREAKOUT TWO 1:00PM-2:00PM

D- The Brain Injury Visual Assessment Battery for Adults: A Standardized OT Assessment for Visual Processing- Angela Butler OTD, MS, OTR/L and Michelle Dowling OTD, OTR/L, CHT, CLVT | SLIDES | HANDOUT
WATCH VIDEO

E- OTP Leadership in Community Based Practice: Supports, Barriers and Recommendations- Heather Gilbert, OTD, OTR/L | SLIDES

WATCH VIDEO

F- Using a Neurodiversity Lens: Supporting Complex Communication and Regulation Needs with Neurodivergent Students- Fiona Quirk, MS OTR/L and Christine Cashman, MS CCC-SLP | SLIDES

WATCH VIDEO
2:00PM-2:15PM Vendors and Posters  (in-person only)
2:15PM-3:15PM OT FabLab An hour to collaborate, discover and explore materials, technology, and more to inspire your practice! (in- person only) | FABLAB HANDOUT
BREAKOUT THREE 3:15-PM-4:15PM

G- Measuring the Implementation and Sustainability of Occupational Therapy in the Community Behavioral Health Setting- Danielle Amero, OTD, OTR/L, CHT | 

WATCH VIDEO

H- Interoception: Shifting the OT Mindset from Pediatrics to Lifespan- Heidi Savage, MS, MDiv, CPLC | SLIDES

WATCH VIDEO

I- 3-2-1 Lift Off! A transfer training session geared toward all practitioners problem solving real life challenges- Lisa Owen, OTR/L, CLT, CHT and Deb Whitney, MS OTR/L | SLIDES

WATCH VIDEO

4:15PM-4:30PM

WATCH VIDEO

Closing and Awards


THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS


    

   
      

    



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The mission of the New Hampshire Occupational Therapy Association is to advance the practice of occupational therapy in our state. We will accomplish this mission by supporting OT practitioners with education, mentorship opportunities, and fostering communities.  We will advocate for the profession's growth and quality at the local, state, and national level. NHOTA will raise awareness an educate the public on the unique contributions of occupational therapy.


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