OTICON 2025

Conference Theme: Translating Research into Policy & Clinical Practice in Occupational Therapy
Pre-Conference Workshop
Theme : Clinical Assessment and Intervention for Praxis in the School Environment
Resource Person : Teresa A. May-Benson, ScD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Owner/ President
TMB Educational Enterprises, LLC and OTR, Inc.
Venue : New Auditorium, Goa Medical College & Hospital, Bambolim, Goa

Date : 20th February 2025, Thursday

Time : 9 am to 5 pm
Time Schedule
8.00 am to 8.30 am Registration
8.30 am – 9.00 am Inauguration
9.00 am – 10.30 am Session 1:
Introduction to praxis
Functional implications of praxis on development
10.30 am – 11.00 am High Tea
11.00 am- 12.30 pm Session 2:
Assessment of praxis in daily life settings
12.30 pm – 1.30 pm Lunch
1.30 pm – 3.00 pm Session 3:
Interpreting praxis assessment and clinical reasoning for intervention
3.00 pm – 3.30 pm High Tea
3.30 pm – 5.00 pm Session 4:
Intervention strategies for praxis in the school environment
5.00 pm Valedictory & Certificate distribution

OTICON 2025 : Registration Kits are available between 2 pm and 6pm, 20th February 2025 at Kala Academy, Panjim, Goa
Day -1
Date : 21st February 2025, Friday
Time Schedule Speaker/Presenter
8.00 am - 9.00 am Registration & Breakfast
9.00 am – 9.30 am Inauguration-DMKM Hall (Main Auditorium), Kala Academy
Pre-Conference COTE
Theme: " Innovations, Integration, and Indian Perspectives: Occupational Therapy in Head Face & Neck
Onco-Rehabilitation”
Topic: Challenges & Outcomes in Head, Face & Neck Onco Dr Manjusha Vagal
Rehabilitation: Occupational Therapy Perspective Prof & Officer In-charge,
Dept. of Occupational Therapy,
Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai

Topic: Optimizing functions through innovations and Dr Hitesh Gupta

outcomes in head, face & neck onco-rehabilitation Incharge - Dysphagia clinic & Onco-rehabilitation
9.00 am – 12.45pm unit, Department of Surgical Oncology
BLK-MAX super specialty, Hospital, New Delhi

Moderator: Dr Shriharsh Jahagirdar

Assistant Professor, TNMC, Mumbai. PG teacher
(Neurosciences) and OT neuro rehabilitation unit
Panel Discussion: “Bringing out onco-rehab, Occupational incharge at the tertiary care hospital
Therapy Perspectives from an Indian context” Panelists: Dr Manjusha Vagal (OT), Dr Hitesh Gupta
(OT) & Dr Anupama Borkar ( Oncologist)

12.45 pm – 1.45 pm Lunch  At Rehearsal Hall for EC members,

Invitees and senior delegates
 At Open site for UG student Delegate,
Sponsors and PG student Delegates
1.45 pm – 2.30 pm Key note Address Teresa A. May-Benson, ScD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Title :Translating Research into Policy & Clinical Practice Owner/ President,TMB Educational Enterprises, LLC
in Occupational Therapy and OTR, Inc.
2.30 pm -3.15 pm Faculty Talk 1: Dr.Inbadurai Palaniswami,MOT (Neuroscience)
Title : Occupational therapy driving evaluation and Senior Occupational therapist
recommendations: practical strategies Rashid Hospital, Dubai Health,
United Arab Emirates

.3.15pm- 3.30pm Guest Talk 1: Dr.Yagna Umesh Shukla,

Title : Overview of NCAHP NCAHP Chairperson
4.00 pm – 5.00 pm OTICON 2025 Inauguration
5.00 pm – 5.10 pm Innovative Technology and Poster stall – Ribbon cutting- Exhibition Hall, Kala Academy
5.15 pm – 5.30 pm Faculty Talk 3: Dr Bhoomiah Dasari,PhD, MSc, FACOT
Title : Challenges and Opportunities to enhance a Blended University of Southampton, UK
Learning approach to teaching and learning in the post-COVID-19
era and beyond
6.30 pm Cultural competition – DAIZ At DMKM Hall (Main Auditorium)
7.30pm – 9.30pm Dinner  At Rehearsal Hall for EC members,
Invitees and senior delegates
 At Open site for UG student Delegate,
Sponsors and PG student Delegates

Note:
 Breakfast is available from 7.30 am to 8.30 am
 High Tea is available from 5.00 pm to 6.00 pm
 Lunch is available from 12.30pm to 2.30 pm
 Dinner is available from 8.30 pm onwards
Day : 2
Date : 22nd February 2025, Saturday
Time Schedule Speaker/Presenter
Scientific Session 1:Integrating Occupational Therapy and Mental Health: Bridging Research, Practice, and Community
Impact
Chairperson: Dr. Vijay Suple, Senior Occupational Therapist, Canada
Chairperson: : Dr. Mary C. D’Souza, Associate Professor & HOD, IPHB, Goa
Chairperson: : Dr.Sanjeev M Pandankatti, Professor and Head of the Department, Department of Occupational Therapy,
Christian Medical College, Vellore
.
Determining Co-relation Between Perceived Social Support and Dr. Aishwarya Valyan , Goa
Depressive Symptoms in Lower Limb Amputation
9.00 am – 10.15 am Impact of Freezing Weather (winters) on the Mood and Stress Level Dr. Sahib Yousuf Dar, New Delhi
in the People of Kashmir: An Occupational Therapy Perspective
Effectiveness of occupational therapy with Mindfulness training on Dr.Aswathi V , Chennai
Mental health of parents of children with Autism.
Understanding the Correlation of Social Cognition and Work Dr. Chandelkar S, Goa
Behaviour of Persons with Mental Illness in India: A Cross-
Sectional Study
Knowledge, Perception & Attitude Towards Occupational Therapy
Services Among Healthcare Professionals in India: A cross- Dr. Pramod Dattaram Lambor, Manipal
sectional survey
Impact of Flipped Classroom on Clinical Skills for Undergraduate Dr. E.Mona, Asst Prof, Chennai
Occupational Therapy Students
Student Poster, Promo poster and Innovative Technology evaluation at Exhibition Hall,
9.00 am -4.00pm Kala Academy
AIOTA accredited college HOD interaction meeting with
9.15 am -10.00 am WFOT president- organized by Dean of ACOT Meeting Room, Kala Academy
10.00 am -11.00am Examination for Gold Medal Award for best OT graduates of 2024 by
Odisha Branch of AIOTA

10.00 am – 11.am Mini Movies- parallel session at Black Box, Kala Academy, Panjim, Goa
10.15 am –10.55 am Guest Talk 2:
Title : Occupational therapy and mental health; promoting Samantha Shann,
Dr.
inclusion and well-being WFOT President

Guest Talk 3:
Title : Knowledge to action/ evidence to practice, an eternal Dr.Rahul Shidhaye,
quest in mental health services strengthening. Senior Research Scientist and Professor of
Psychiatry, Pravara Institute of Medical
Sciences.
11.00 am – 12.00 pm Panel Discussion: Theme: Translating Research into Policy : Challenges and strategies to overcome
Panelist:
1. Dr.Samantha Shann,
President
WFOT
2. Dr.Pankaj Bajpai,
President,
AIOTA
3. Dr. Suresh Munuswamy
Dean & Professor,
School of digital Health Sciences & Technologies,
Malla Reddy Viswavidyapeeth Hyderabad
4. Dr. Jagdish Cacodkar,
Professor & HOD,
Dept. of Community Medicine, GMC, Goa.

Moderater:
Dr.Anbarasu.D,
EC Member of AIOTA,
Associate Professor,
SRM College of OT,SRMIST, Chennai.

Scientific Session 2: Advancing Occupational Therapy Strategies for Optimising Functional and Psychological Well-Being in
the Elderly
Chairperson: Dr. Edwin J.J.B. M. Gomes,
Professor & HOD, Dept. of Geriatric Medicine, GMC, Goa.
Chairperson: Dr.Sujatha Missal, Director & Professor, KMCH College of Occupational Therapy,Coimbatore
Chairperson: Dr. Anurupa Senapati, Assistant Professor, Head of the Department, SVNIRTAR, Odisha
Dr Sebestina Anita Dsouza, PhD, Certified
Aging-in-Place Specialist , Professor,
Department of Occupational Therapy
Faculty Talk 4: Coordinator, Centre for Studies on Healthy
Title : Fall Prevention for Older Adults: Adopting a Pragmatic Aging Manipal College of Health Professions,
Approach to Translational Research in the Indian Context Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Dr. Nidhi Suchendra Agni, Goa
Effectiveness of Exergaming on balance in Geriatric Population
Involvement of family in fall prevention for older adults in Indian Dr.Rujutha Ksheerasagar,Manipal
context: a narrative review
Assessing the effectiveness of the health promotion model on
elderly population Dr. Vivek Vajaratkar, Goa
12.00pm – 1.45 pm Effectiveness of Occupational Therapy – Multisensory
Reminiscence Group (OT-MRG) in Improving Happiness and its
Impact on Psychological Well-Being of Institutionalised Elderly –A
Quasi-Experimental Study Dr. Balaabhirami H,Chennai
Prof. Dr. Naresh Babu Karunakaran,
The Effects of Tailored Activity-Based Occupational Therapy Coimbatore
Program to Improve Activities of Daily Living skills among
patients with Dementia
Dr. Suresh Munuswamy, MBBS, MPH,PhD
Dean & Professor,
School of digital Health Sciences &
Guest Talk 4: Technologies,
Title : Live longer, Work longer, Work better : real time Malla Reddy Viswavidyapeeth,
research, Practice with AI & 4h Industrial Revolution Hyderabad
12 pm –1.45 pm ACOT GB Meeting Meeting Room, Kala Academy

12.15 pm to 1.15 pm Parallel session at Black Box, Kala Academy, Panjim, Goa
 Scientific Session 3: Breaking Barriers in Rehabilitation: Ergo-Therapy and Preventive Care for
Enhanced Recovery
Chairperson: Dr. Jegedesesan, Principal, College of Occupational Therapy, JKK Munirajah Medical
Research Foundation, Namakal
Chairperson: Dr. Satish S Maslekar, Honorary Treasurer, AIOTA
Chairperson : Dr Gauresh Vargaonkar, Assistant Professor, Dept of Orthopaedics, GMC, Goa

Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders risk factors and Dr.Arfa Menezes, Goa

Ergonomic Assessment of posture among Eco-Clean Workers: A
Cross-Sectional study
Effectiveness of Mulligan Lumbar Mobilization and Neural Dr. Diya Ann Shaju, Chennai.
Mobilization in Chronic Non- Specific Low Back Pain
Comparing the Effectiveness of Ergonomically Designed Oral- Dr. Pareek C, Nagpur.
Motor Tools and Conventional Therapy for Improvement of Oral
Motor and Feeding Skills in Children with ASD: A Randomized
Control Study
Scientific Session 4: Exploring Functional and Psychosocial Challenges in Spinal Cord Injury: An
Occupational Therapy Perspective
Chairperson:Dr. Jinendra Kumar, Associate Professor, Dept. of Neurosurgery, GMC, Goa
Chairperson: Prof. (Dr.) Surendra Kumar Meena,Dean, Faculty of Physiotherapy and Occupational
Therapy ,Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur
Chairperson: Dr. Raghuram. P, Head, Sri Ramachandra Faculty of Occupational Therapy, SRIHER (DU),
Tamil Nadu
1.45 pm to 2.45 pm Exploring the Association Between Functional Independence and
Self-Esteem in Patients with Spinal Cord Injury: A Cohort Study Dr. Vishakha Meshram, Mumbai
Addressing Sexual Health in Males with Spinal Cord Injury in
Rural South India: Using the knowledge-to-action framework to
evaluate an education manual on improving knowledge, attitudes
and practices Dr.T Mageswari, Ayikudy
Insight from Occupational Therapists on Bed Mobility in Spinal
Cord Injury: An Explorative Qualitative Study Dr. Arfa Menezes, Goa
Effects of Wheelchair Skill Training to Improve Functional
Activities in Persons with Spinal Cord Injury Dr.Swatirekha Swain ,Odisha
Scientific Session 5: Harnessing Neuroplasticity in Neurorehabilitation: Innovative Occupational Therapy Strategies for
Enhanced Motor Recovery
Chairperson: Dr. Sanat Bhatkar, Consultant Interventional Neurologist, GMC Goa
Chairperson : Dr Sebestina Anita Dsouza, Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy Coordinator, Centre for Studies on
Healthy Aging Manipal College of Health Professions, MAHE
Chairperson : Dr.Vishal Jain, Senior Consultant, Department of Neurosurgery, Shardacare Healthcity, New Delhi NCR.
Chairperson : Dr.Samuel kamalesh kumar,Professor and Incharge,Occupational therapy services,Department of Occupational
Therapy,CMC Vellore.
Dr. S. Samuelkamaleshkumar ,
Faculty Talk 2: MOT., Dip Rehab (OT), Professor & In-
Title : Breaking the Ice through an Effective Translationality charge, Occupational Therapy Services
in Occupational Therapy Neurorehabilitation: Are We Heading in Department of Physical Medicine and
the Right Direction? Rehabilitation, Christian Medical College
Effect of brain gym exercise on fear of fall and balance in a patients
with Parkinsonism Dr. Harshada Landge, Mumbai
Assessing the priming effects of Mirror visual feedback on bilateral
task practice in patients with stroke: a Quasi experimental study Dr. Ritu Prabhunath Ram, Goa
The effect of sensory-motor training on hand and upper extremity
sensory and motor function in patients with Parkinson’s Disease Dr. Grisha Kudaskar, Goa
1.45 pm -3.30 pm Integrating occupational therapy with speech therapy in stroke
rehabilitation: addressing communication functional recovery Dr. Shubham Sharma, Indore
Assessing The Quality of Life in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease
In Goa, India Dr. Dilkush Molu Velip, Goa
Efficacy of Core Strength Training on Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Dr.Noor Mohammad, New Delhi
Randomized Controlled Trial
Dynamic stabilization strategy for alleviating synkinesis in Bell’s
palsy Dr. Vijay Batra, New Delhi
Effect of Synergy Based Motor Therapy on Lower Extremity
Recovery and Function in stroke: An RCT Dr. Shanta Pandian , New Delhi
Dr. Kamal Narayan Arya, New Delhi

Unilateral Spatial Neglect Sub-Types Influence the Motor Status

among Post-Stroke Subjects: A Cross-Sectional Study

4.00 pm onwards AIOTA GB Meeting Exhibition Hall, Kala Academy

 4.45 pm – 5.30 pm WFOT President Interaction with Students At DMKM Hall (Main
Auditorium)
7.30 pm - 10.30
pm Gala Dinner Taleigao Community Hall,
Taleigao, Goa
(Vehicles available from parking
site 6.30 onwards)

Note:
 Breakfast is available from 7.30 am to 8.30 am
 High Tea is available from 4.30 pm to 5.30 pm
 Lunch is available from 12.30pm to 2.30 pm
 Dinner is available from 8.00 pm onwards

Day 3:
Date :23rd February 2025, Sunday
Time Schedule Speaker/Presenter
 1. Dr Charu Pareek(Occupational
An Introduction of Oral Motor and Sensory Integration Therapist),
9.00 am -9.45 am Therapy 2. 2.Mrs.Sana Zeb Shaik
&Ms.Darshana Shahare (Speech –
Language Pathologist)
SPEECH GEARS

9.00 am- 10.00am Professional Delegate Innovative Technology Evaluation at Exhibition Hall, Kala
Academy

Scientific Session 6 : Unlocking Potential: Advancing Holistic Development and Well-Being in Pediatric Occupational
Therapy
Chairperson: Dr. Jyothika Nand Bijlani,Dean,ACOT
Chairperson: Dr. Vaishali Joshi, Prof & Head, Dept of Peadiatrics, GMC, Goa
Chairperson: Dr. Pratibha Milind Vaidya, Vice President, AIOTA

9.45 am-11.40 am Implications Of Joint Attention Intervention On Social Competence

In Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders [ASD] Aged 5-8: A
Quasi Experimental Study Dr. Princy Thekkepurayil, Mumbai
An Evidence-Based Review on the Effect of Premature Infant
Oromotor Intervention on Feeding in Preterm Infants Dr. Neha Mane, Goa
Exploring The Role of Occupational Therapy In Assessment And
Intervention In Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder (ADHD): A Qualitative Study Dr. Nikita Donna Colimao, Goa
Effect of Repeated Stretch Through Activities on Gross Motor
Skills to Improve Play Participation in Children with Spastic
Cerebral Palsy: A Quasi- Experimental Study Dr. Patra A, Thrissur
Perspectives Of Special Education Team Members Regarding
Sexuality Of Children With Disabilities In Special Schools: A
Qualitative Study Dr. Payal Unhelkar, Mumbai
Challenges Faced During Puberty in Children with Autism Dr. Kimberly Antonia Sarah Barneto, Goa
 Spectrum Disorder: A Qualitative Study
An evidence-based literature review on the Effectiveness of task-
oriented training on hand dexterity and strength in children with
hemiplegic cerebral palsy Dr. Neema Gosavi, Goa
Effectiveness of Occupational Therapy Intervention On Circadian
Based Sleep Pattern and Daily Routine in Children with Autism
Spectrum Disorder: Quasi- Experimental Study Dr. Pavithra.S, Bangalore
Socioeconomic Status and Visual Perception in Children: A
Systematic Review and Meta-analysis" Dr. Redkar Simran Sandeep, Chennai
Determine Correlation Between Repetitive Behavior, Social-
Emotional Development & Playfulness In Neurodivergent Children Dr. Meenakshi Batra, New Delhi
e-Poster sessions / parallel session at Black Box, Kala Academy, Panjim, Goa
Effectiveness of muscle vibration on drooling control for children
with Cerebral Palsy (CP) Mageshwari J, Kerala
A Comparative Study On Self Esteem and Quality Of Life among
9.00 am -10.15 am Typically Developing And Hearing Impaired (Hi) Children Alwin Sameul Raj A ,Kerala
Integrating Robotics in Pediatric Occupational Therapy: A Scoping
Review of Current Evidence and Future Directions. Yazhini M,Chennai
A Study to Correlate Health- Related Quality of Life and Perceived Diya Ann Shaju ,Chennai
Stress in Interstate and Intrastate Migrant Workers.
The comparison of effectiveness of virtual reality based
intervention and conventional occupational therapy intervention for
glossophobia among undergraduate students Sethuhemalakshmi G,Kerala.
Effect of skill- building through task- oriented motor practice
intervention on activities of daily living in alcohol dependence T. HARINIPRIYA ,Chennai
Depression, Anxiety And Stress Among Introverts And
Extroverts Of Young Adults - A Comparative Study Nishanthi M,Chennai
Effectiveness of Occupational Therapy Intervention in Carpal
Tunnel Syndrome among Butchers Poornima R Cennai
Understanding The Change Of Neurobehavioral Function In
Comatose Patients Through Real-World Application Of Disorders
Of Consciousness Scale (Docs) Sujitha Rachel , Bangalore
Relationship of grip strength and manual dexterity during the
different phases of menstrual cycle Shivasankari M,Kerala.
Relationship between alexithymia and mindfulness among
Anagha Pradeep,Chennai
occupational therapy college students
 "Weaving the Fabric of Belonging: A Social Thinking Intervention
for school aged children”- A multi-case study Chaula Badiani1,Mumbai
10.30 to 11.45 am Implementation of a Group Intervention to Address Mental Health
Issues in Clients with Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) T Mageswari , Ayikudy,
Occupational Therapy and Cancer: Bridging the Gap between
Illness
and Wellness Mahesh alias Vibhav Sanzgiri, Karnataka
Impact of Low Back Pain, Foot and Ankle Pain on Functional
Status for Bharatanatyam Dancers- A Cross-Sectional Study, Srilekha S ,Chennai
Ergonomics Is The Scope Of Practice For Indian Occupational
Therapist: A Swot Analysis Dhanshree Mandrekar , Goa,
Dr. Khyati Thakkar ,
Leveraging Technology and occupational therapy Gujarat
Prevalence of Burnout Syndrome Among Academic Faculties in a
University-A Cross Sectional Study Design Dr.Miraculine Devadarshini P,Chennai.
Nurturing the Dance of Letters: A Sensory Path to Writing Mastery
in School -Age Children: A Qualitative study. Trishala Upadhyay Mumbai
Attitude, Mindfulness and Well-being towards the persons with
disabilities among Undergraduate Occupational Therapy students - Sowmia.S
A Cross Sectional Study Chennai
To assess Anxiety and Phobia in female college going students for
resuming college after covid-19 confinement: A Pilot Study. Ms. Firdous Mohammad Ikram ,New Delhi.
Prevalence of Specific Phobia and its Impact on Life Interference
among College Students. Sweatha I ,Chennai
Dr. Kamal Narayan Arya,
MOT, PhD, FACOT, EC ACOT
Lecturer (OT),
Faculty Talk 6: Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya National Institute
Title : Predatory Journals: A Detrimental Threat to the for Persons with Physical Disabilities,
11.40 am -12.00 pm Integrity of Research in Health Sciences New Delhi.
Scientific Session 7: Sensory Processing and Occupational Therapy: Addressing Challenges in Cognition, Behavior, and
Development Across the Lifespan
Chairperson: Dr. Pankaj Bajpai, President, AIOTA
Chairperson: Dr. Nandita de Souza, Developmental And Behavioural Paediatrician, Director, Sethu Child Development & Family
Guidance, Goa
Chairperson : Dr. Shailaja Sandeep Jaywant, Assistant Professor, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital & Lokmanya Tilak
Municipal Medical College, Sion Mumbai

Relationship between Sensory Modulation and Cognition – A

Cross-sectional study Dr. Shalini Quadros, Manipal
Effectiveness Of Sensory Modulation Intervention For
Persons With Anxiety Disorder Dr. Febin Maria Mathew, Chennai
Association between adult sensory processing and behaviour
characteristics in alcohol use disorder: A quantitative study Dr. Kiran V Talkhande, Goa
Effectiveness of Supporting and Enhancing NICU Sensory
Experiences Program to enhancing neurodevelopmental outcomes
in Neonates in NICU in Goa Dr. Priyanka Kinalkar , Goa
To Study The Use Of Goal Attainment Scale To Measure
12.00 pm – 1.30 pm Functional Outcomes From Sensory Based Motor Intervention In A
Classroom Setting Dr.Rucha Thorat,Pune
The Impact of Sensory Processing on Executive Functioning in
Children Aged 3-18 Years: A Systematic Review Dr. Deepak Vignesh Raj S, Chennai
Effectiveness of occupational therapy intervention on visual motor
integration in children with Developmental Disabilities: A
Systematic Review Dr.Purushothaman.P,Chennai
Dr.Lakshmanan.S
Faculty Talk 7: Executive Editor, IJOT
Title: Overview of IJOT and Submission Guidelines Senior Occupational Therapist, NIMHANS
1.30 pm- 2.00 pm Faculty Talk 3: Dr Bhoomiah Dasari,PhD, MSc, FACOT
Title : Challenges and Opportunities to enhance a Blended University of Southampton, UK
Learning approach to teaching and learning in the post-
COVID-19 era and beyond
2 pm Examination for Best Student Delegate OTICON 2025 Award by
Karnataka Branch of AIOTA
Examination for Best Delegate of OTICON 2025 Award by
Kerala Branch of AIOTA
2.00 pm – 3.30 pm STREET PLAY DMKM Hall (Main Auditorium)
Chairperson:Prof. Dr. R. K. Sharma, Dean,
Santosh University, Ghaziabad
 Chairperson: Dr.Joseph Sunny,
Honarary Secretary, AIOTA
Founder & Director, PRAYATNA - The Centre for Child
Development
DMKM Hall (Main Auditorium)
4.00 pm VALEDICTORY

DMKM Hall (Main Auditorium)

Black Box, Kala Academy, Panjim, Goa

Meeting Room, Kala Academy

Exhibition Hall, Kala Academy