Experience of Stigma Post Incarceration: A Qualitative Study

Background: Minimal attention has been given to the perspectives and experiences of individuals post incarceration regarding stigma and its impact on reintegration and occupational engagement. This research aimed to understand how stigma is experienced among individuals who were formerly incarcerated and its influence on occupational engagement, specifically social participation, work, and school occupations. This research also examined the role of occupational therapy as an intervention in addressing stigma from the perspectives of individuals who were formerly incarcerated to inform practice and mitigate the influence of stigma. Method: Interviews were conducted with 10 participants of a work rehabilitation program for people who had previously been incarcerated. A thematic analysis was performed to identify major themes. Themes were organized into concept maps related to stigma as experienced by those who were formerly incarcerated. Results: Four overarching themes emerged. These themes, internal and external perceptions, and family and community systems, served to enable as well as disable the impact of stigma on daily life post incarceration. Conclusion: The themes presented increased the understanding of stigma as experienced by individuals who were formerly incarcerated and supported the need for further research and occupational therapy programming specifically aimed at minimizing the impact of stigma

An Interprofessional, Tailored Behavioral Intervention for Sleep Problems in Autism: Use of Sensory Data to Inform Intervention

Purpose: The purpose of this poster is to demonstrate how Sensory Profile data informed occupational therapy sleep interventions for two participants as part of an Interprofessional Tailored Behavioral Intervention study

Team Teaching and Professional Development in Higher Education: Educator Perspectives

Summary of Analysis Team teaching provides opportunities for both leadership and mentorship that contribute to professional development There is a synergistic relationship between leadership and mentorship There are many different components to team teaching that may create challenges when utilizing this approac

Smooth transitions: Adapting to new roles for transgender individuals

Outcomes: Define transgender and understand the occupational challenges associated with the gender-affirming transition process. Discuss the impact of the knowledge gap in gender-inclusive care, as well as the barriers to accessing healthcare services for transgender individuals. Acquire knowledge from current research and apply to occupational therapy interventions for transitioning transgender individuals in the process of new role assumption PICO Question: How can occupational therapists utilize interventions within their scope of practice (I) to promote positive transitions to new occupational roles (O) for individuals who are transgender (P)

PromOTing Independence: Empowering successful transitions out of the North American foster care system

Objectives Identify the supports and barriers of youth transitioning out of the North American foster care/foster home care systems. Describe occupational therapy’s current and emerging roles in life skills/IADL training with youth transitioning out of the foster care system. Describe the positive outcomes related to successful transitions into adulthood for foster youth. PICO Question: What life skills training interventions conducted by occupational therapy practitioners improve independence for youth transitioning out of the foster care system

Bringing Function to Families: OT’s Role in Parenting with SCI

Objectives: Describe participation challenges that impact the role of parenting for parents with SCI Identify evidence-based intervention areas within the scope of OT that facilitate participation in the role of parenting with SCI Discuss the unique need and application for OT services to support parents with SCI PICO Question: What are interventions within the scope of OT practice that increase participation in the role of parenting with spinal cord injury (SCI)

Empower the future: The impact of family-centered interventions on school success for children from low socioeconomic backgrounds

Objectives Describe poverty’s impact on early childhood development and subsequent effects on school participation. Discuss evidence-based, family-centered interventions associated with increased school success for children from low-income communities. .Acquire the knowledge to apply effective interventions within the scope of occupational therapy practice to promote improved school success. PICO Question: What is the impact of family-centered occupational therapy interventions on future school participation for children (0-6 years old) from low socioeconomic backgrounds

Moving On Up: The Transition from Middle to High School for Neurotypical Adolescents

Objectives Define the role of occupational therapy for the middle to high school transition. Identify potential interventions within the scope of occupational therapy to facilitate the transition from middle to high school. Acquire the knowledge from current research to apply occupational therapy interventions to neurotypical adolescents transitioning from middle to high school. PICO Question What kind of (I) interventions fall within the scope of occupational therapy (O) to increase school participation for (P) neurotypical adolescents transitioning from middle school to high school