Alum Brings Doctoral Capstone Research Project to AOTA Children and Youth Specialty Conference

In Partnership with Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Iman Nasir at AOTA Specialty Conference

On December 13, 2025, Iman Nasir presented her Doctoral Capstone Project at the American Occupational Therapy Association Children & Youth Specialty Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina. Nasir's project titled “More Than Toys: Exploring the Use of Culturally Diverse Toys and Books in Play Therapy” was developed with the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Acute Care unit and included contributing authors: Bridget Trivinia, OTD, OTR/L; Lydia Rawlins MEd, OTR/L, and Kellie Sawyer, OTD, OTR/L.

The poster presentation provided practical methods for culturally responsive occupational therapy practice through the exploration of barriers and strategies for incorporating diverse toys in pediatric acute care settings.

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