Animal-Assisted Interventions in Occupational Therapy
Mini Conference

Virtual Mini Conference Recording
The recording is available to AAAIP members at no cost.
Non-members can access the recording for $29.

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Occupational therapists who incorporate AAI into their practice are invited to watch the Animal-Assisted Interventions in Occupational Therapy Mini Conference. You’ll learn from experienced occupational therapists who currently work with therapy animals in their practice, and other professionals in AAI. Gain insight on how you can incorporate AAI in your work and hear practical solutions for navigating the challenges you may face. 

How you’ll benefit:
•    Get helpful tips for establishing buy-in when adding AAI to your practice.
•    Hear applied examples of how therapy animals aid other occupational therapists in meeting their
     treatment goals and how to structure activities for your clients.
•    Learn how to choose and train the right therapy animal partner for the work that you do.
•    Learn how to partner with volunteer handlers so that you can integrate AAI into your practice even
     if you don’t have a therapy animal of your own.
•    Ensure that your AAI is adequately covered by your liability insurance provider.

Who Should Attend:
Occupational therapists, students, and anyone interested in implementing AAI in the occupational therapy field.

Experts and leaders that you’ll hear from: 

Laura Poleshuck, PhD, OTD, OTR/L

Clinical Associate Professor, Nazareth College

Occupational therapist with experience integrating AAT with both children and adults

Brigette Belanger, DSc, OTR/L
Assistant Professor in the Occupational Therapy Program, Florida Gulf Coast University
Certified in Animal Assisted Therapy and has created courses to help train therapists in the use of animals for therapy

Jennie Dapice, PhD, OTR, BCP
Assistant Professor, University of Southern Maine
Dr. Dapice has practiced, researched, and taught animal-assisted interventions. Her work has included service dogs, hippotherapy, and animal-assisted occupational therapy incorporating a facility dog.

Macy Burr, OTD, OTR/L, ATP, CAS
Instructor/Core Faculty, University of Saint Augustine for Health Sciences
Experienced Occupational Therapist

David Pearsall
Vice President, Business Insurers of the Carolinas
Liability Insurance Expert