OH no, you missed it! We had a great time but missed you!
Tuesday and Wednesday, August 26th-August 27th, 2025
@Covenant Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, NC 28204 (Main Fellowship Hall)
Let’s not do that again….
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
⬇️ Scroll to the bottom for the schedule
Whether you're seeking fresh ideas, research-backed tools, or inspiration, this event is designed to support and elevate your practice.
Meet the Presenters
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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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Melanie Powell, Ph.D, NCSP, N.C. Licensed Psychologist
Think, Plan, Do: Coaching the Brain’s Leadership Team(Executive Functioning)
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Brittni Winslow, OTR/L
Owner of Emerge Pediatric Therapy / The Therapeutic Edge Collective
Beyond the Clinic: How Pediatric OTs Can Build Sustainable Income Through Creativity, Community, and Entrepreneurship
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Alyse Bone, LCMHCS, CRC, RPT, RYT
Supporting Neurodivergent Children through Play
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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
OT and SLP Collaboration: Using Sensory and Tactile Input to Improve Speech Intelligibility.
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Jamie John, O.D., Optometrist
Recognizing and Addressing Visual Challenges in Children
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Kathryn Bailes, COTA/L
Rooted in Connection: A sensory-informed OT framework for supporting families
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Stephanie Wick, MSOT, OT/L
Learning Charms Foundation & OTWizard.com CEO
Ethics in Pediatrics
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O.T. Wizard Academy: Learn the Spells & Practice the Magic
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Adele Schiessle , B.A. MNRI Core Specialist
MNRI and Primary Reflex Integration
Keep informed
Add yourself to our contact list and be sure to get a notice when the next conference opens for registration.
Day One
Agenda for Day One
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” (0.75 CEU)
10:30-10:45 Break
10:45-11:30 Presentation 3: Dr. Jaime John, “Recognizing and Addressing Visual Challenges in Children” (0.75 CEU)
11:30-12:15 Lunch on your own (45 min)
12:15-1:00 Presentation 4: Adele Schiessle, MNRI and Primary Reflex Integration (0.75 CEU)
1:00-1:45 Presentation 5: Kathryn Bailes, COTA/L and Matthew Jones, COTA/L from LifeTouch Therapy “Rooted in Connection: A sensory-informed OT framework for supporting families” (0.75 CEU)
1:45-2:45 Presentation 6: Stephanie Wick, “Ethics in Pediatric OT”(1.0 CEU)
2:45-3:30 Presentation 7: Nicole Spruill, “OT and SLP Collaboration: Using Sensory and Tactile Input to Improve Speech Intelligibility”, (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 〰️
Directions to the Fellowship Hall
You’ll want to park in the church lot that is off of Arosa Avenue. Just click and follow the directions!
Look for these signs