Guide to the AOTA INSPIRE 2025 Annual Conference & Expo for Students, New Graduates, and First-Time Attendees

New grad Sabine Hasan shares what to expect from AOTA INSPIRE 2025 and how to make the most of your experience. Sabine is presenting her doctoral capstone entitled, “Creation of an After-School OT-Based Mindfulness Curriculum Focusing on Self-Regulation Through Staff Education.”

Key Takeaways From the Special Interest Sections at the ASD Winter 2025 Tri-Annual Meeting

ASD Steering Committee representative Mya Tschopp recaps the Winter 2025 Tri-Annual meeting.

Camp Packing List: Sunscreen and OT Goggles

A Holistic Journey: Caring for Patients With Dysphagia

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Learn more about OT and OTA collaboration before starting your next fieldwork rotation. Visit our OT and OTA Intraprofessional Collaboration webpage to access a range of resources.  

Knowledge Quest: Exam Prep Showdown

Saturday, April 5 | 3:00 pm–4:30 pm

Come to this fun event on site at AOTA INSPIRE 2025 to cheer on the teams, participate as an audience member (maybe get a prize!), and prepare for the NBCOT® exam.

AOTA INSPIRE 2025

April 3–5, 2025

The AOTA INSPIRE 2025 Annual Conference & Expo is the place to expand your knowledge of the latest updates on practice, professional issues, and trends.

Representative Assembly 2025 Meeting

Thursday, April 24 | 6:00 pm–10:00 pm

The RA meets once a year in the spring and is always open for AOTA members to observe its proceedings unless it is in executive session. The meeting occurs online.

Occupation of Play Community of Practice Open House

Tuesday, April 29 | 6:30 pm–7:30 pm

Open house for the newest AOTA Community of Practice—Occupation of Play. The meeting occurs online.

CYSIS Journal Club

Tuesday, April 29 | 7:00 pm–8:00 pm

Join the Children & Youth Special Interest Section (CYSIS) to discuss an article, Experiences in Parent-Mediated Pediatric Occupational Therapy for Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders. This event is live and online.

MHSIS Practice Chat

Tuesday, May 6 | 7:30 pm–8:30 pm

Join the Mental Health Special Interest Section (MHSIS) for a practice chat on Metacognitive Reflection and Insight Therapy. This event is live and online.

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