Tuesday and Wednesday
August 26th-August 27th, 2025
Charlotte, NC 28203
Pediatric occupational therapy practitioners are invited to join us for an energizing two-day IN PERSON conference in beautiful Charlotte, NC (Dilworth area). Attendees will have the opportunity to earn ~12 continuing education credit hours while engaging with evidence-based content, hands-on strategies, and fellow professionals who share a passion for pediatric practice.
Conference Highlights:
🎓~12 CEUs over two impactful days
🎟️Limited to 250 attendees for a more personalized experience
📍Held in the vibrant Dilworth neighborhood of Charlotte, NC
📣Full speaker lineup and session titles coming soon!
Whether you're seeking fresh ideas, research-backed tools, or inspiration, this event is designed to support and elevate your practice.
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Meet the Presenters (more updates and bios to come)
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Kristen Oliver, MOT, Empowerment Coach
Arete’ Coaching & Transformation
OT and Beyond: Designing a Career that Fulfills You
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Stephanie Wick, MSOT, OT/L
Learning Charms Foundation & OTWizard.com CEO
O.T. Wizard Academy: Learn the Spells & Practice the Magic
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Melanie Powell, Ph.D, NCSP, N.C. Licensed Psychologist
Think, Plan, Do: Coaching the Brain’s Leadership Team(Executive Functioning)
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Christina McGillicuddy, Psy.D., N.C. Licensed School Psychologist
Think, Plan, Do: Coaching the Brain’s Leadership Team(Executive Functioning)
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Melissa Karp, Au.D., FAA, Audiologist
Audiology & Hearing Services of Charlotte
When the Ears Work but the Brain Struggles: An OT’s Guide to APD
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Nicole Spruill, M.ED, CCC-SLP, Speech Language Pathologist
Spruill Speech and Language Services
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Crystal Gaddy, OTD, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist
Ethics: Addressing Moral Distress Among School-Based Therapy Practitioners
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Jannylle Pitter, EdD, OT/L, Occupational Therapist
Empowering the Next Generation: Supporting OT Students in Fieldwork
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Jamie John, O.D., Optometrist
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Kathryn Bailes, COTA/L
Regulation Before Expectation
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Matthew Jones, COTA/L
Regulation Before Expectation
Day One
Tentative Agenda for Day One
(Subject to change as details are being added weekly)
7:30-8:00 Check in /Coffee service
8:00-8:15 Welcome and Agenda
8:15- 9:45 Presentation 1: Kristen Oliver, “OT and Beyond: Designing a Career that Fulfills You” (1.5 CEU)
9:45-10:30 Presentation 2: Dr. Melanie Powell and Dr. Christina McGillicuddy, “Tiny CEOs: Helping Kids Run Their Brain Business Better” (1.0 CEU)
10:30-10:45 Break
10:45-11:30 Presentation 3: Dr. Jaime John, (Vision Therapy/Title forthcoming) (0.75 CEU)
11:30-12:15 Lunch on your own (45 min)
12:15-1:00 Presentation 4: Dr. Jannylle Pitter, “Empowering the Next Generation: Supporting OT Students in Fieldwork”(0.75 CEU)
1:00-1:45 Presentation 5: (0.75CEU)
1:45-2:45 Presentation 6: Dr. Crystal Gaddy, “Addressing Moral Distress Among School-Based Therapy Practitioners” (1.0 CEU)
2:45-3:30 Presentation 7: Nicole Spruill, (Speech Therapy related/Title forthcoming), (0.75 CEU)
3:30 pm End of day one conference
6 CEU credits per day
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6 CEU credits per day 〰️
Keep informed
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