Title: Pediatrics Special Interest Group Virtual Meeting
Date & Time: October 21, 2026 7:00 PM-8:30 PM
Location: Zoom Link: Will be sent out via email the day of the event.
Chairpersons: Jocelynn B. Wallach, OT, MS, OTR and Suzanne Cox, OT, OTD, ATP
Topic: Networking and Topic Discussion
Objectives:
After attending the presentation, participants will be able to:
- Share resources.
- Identify areas of need to further their expertise.
- Obtain at least 1-2 new contacts and/or new resources.
- Share ideas/topics for future meetings to be developed for future Pediatric SIG meetings.
Focus:
The Pediatric Special Interest Group Virtual Meeting will focus on occupational therapy practitioners networking, sharing information and resources, identifying learning objectives and future topics.
References:
1. Christner, A. (2015). Promoting the Role of Occupational Therapy in School-based Collaboration: Outcome Project. Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools, & Early Intervention, 8(2), 136–148.
https://doi.org/10.1080/19411243.2015.1038469
2. Hoffmann, T., Desha, L. and Verrall, K. (2011), Evaluating an online
occupational therapy community of practice and its role in supporting
occupational therapy practice. Australian Occupational Therapy
Journal, 58:337-345.https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-1630.2011.00954.x
3. Pollari, E. (2023) Occupational Therapists Fostering Unified Expertise and Learning (OT F.U.E.L.): A Virtual Community of Practice, Boston University. ProQuest Dissertations & Theses, 2023. 30636818.
This event will be closed the day before the event. Please register by
4:00 p.m. on October 20th, 2026
Please keep this copy for your records and keep it with your certificate. MAOT is not responsible for maintaining records for contact hours.