In The News
Here is a collection of news articles, videos, & blog posts related to occupational therapy.
Post-Professional OTD Capstone Projects
Shannon Trzil, OTR/L, CHT Presents: Occupational Therapists' Knowledge, Experiences, and Perceptions Regarding Movement-Based/Physically Active Learning in School Setting.
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Heather B. McMillan, MOT, OTR/L Presents: Expanding the Role of School-Based OT Through Interdisciplinary Professional Development.
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Maria Teresa C. Estacio Schmitt, MS, OTR/L Presents: Using PLAYS as a Tool for Learning: A Continuing Education Course.
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Melanie Walsh, MOT, OTR/L , Presents: Assessing the Effectiveness of Parent Training on Early Childhood Screen Time.
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Virginia Longo, MSOT, OTR/L , Presents: Function Over Frustration: Occupational Therapy Strategies for Supporting Students with ADHD in School Settings.
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Through the grant, 32 scholars will obtain doctorate degrees in Bay Path’s post-professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program while also earning Graduate Certificates in Autism Spectrum Disorders.
OTD Faculty & Alumni Advancing the Profession
Our post-professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) faculty and alumni continue to elevate the profession through national presentations, international scholarship, and peer-reviewed publications. Their work reflects the strength, visibility, and impact of our program across healthcare, education, and community settings.
Featured at AOTA INSPIRE 2026 – Anaheim, California
Multiple OTD faculty and alumni were selected to present at the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) INSPIRE 2026 Annual Conference & Expo in Anaheim, California, one of the profession’s most prestigious national gatherings. Their accepted presentations highlight the breadth and depth of scholarship within our program:
Exploring the Perspectives of OTs in Supporting Student Mental Health: A Phenomenological Approach
Play With Purpose: Enhancing Caregiver-Child Interactions Through Community-Based Therapeutic Playgroups
OT’s Role in Reducing Rehospitalization: Improving Outcomes, Reducing Costs, & Enhancing Lives
Evaluating the Efficacy of a Neuro-Affirming Tier 1 Fine Motor Intervention Program in Kindergarten
Identifying Barriers to Implementing Sensory Strategies in a Classroom Setting
Examining the Relationship Between Burnout & Career Commitment of OT Practitioners in Skilled Nursing Facilities
Movement Breaks for Education: A Continuing Education Course for Elementary School Teachers
Scribing to Success: Investigating the Effectiveness of Handwriting Programs at the First-Grade Level
Selection to present at AOTA reflects the national recognition and scholarly excellence of our faculty and alumni.
State & Specialty Conference Recognition
Milestones National Autism Conference – Cleveland, Ohio – June 2025Sensory Processing Disorder: What Is It? Practical Strategies to Use at Home
Pennsylvania State OT Conference – October 2025Implementing Occupational Therapy in Pediatric Settings
New York State OT Conference – October 2025Movement Breaks for Education: A Continuing Education Program
AOTA Children & Youth Specialty Conference – December 2025Parents' Perspectives on the Screen Time Habits of Children
International Scholarship
World Federation of Occupational Therapy Congress–Bangkok, ThailandStudent Perceptions of Preparedness for Level II Fieldwork in the Acute Care Setting: A Pilot Study
World Federation of Occupational Therapy Congress – Bangkok, ThailandOccupational Therapy Substance Misuse Relapse Prevention in Ankaase Methodist Hospital, Ghana
Published Scholarship
OTD alumna Dr. Lindsey Paige Warren, OTD, OTR/L, and faculty member Julie L. Watson, PhD, OTR/L, published “Childhood occupational injustice: A phenomenological study of boys living in an institutional setting ” in the Journal of Occupational Science (published online October 16, 2025).
Through presentations, publications, and professional leadership, our OTD faculty and alumni are shaping the future of occupational therapy—improving outcomes for individuals, families, and communities locally, nationally, and globally.
