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• Children and Youth SIS Networking & Mentoring Session

  • When
    Monday, March 23, 2026
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    7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom (Link will be sent via email to participants after registration)

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  Children and Youth SIS Networking & Mentoring Session

  CYSIS Virtual Event March 23, 2025 from 7:30-8:30 pm EST Cost: Free to IOTA members, $10 for non-members  IOTA CEUs = 1 This event will provide time for networking and mentoring with other pediatric OT practitioners. Breakout rooms will be created for school-based practice, early intervention, and hospital/clinic based practice so that practitioners may have discussions with peers who share their practice area. Discussion questions will be provided and responses will be collected. The CYSIS co-chairs are interested to learn how IOTA can best serve Indiana occupational therapy practitioners serving children and youth. At the end of this presentation participants will be able to:  Describe the current strengths and areas for growth for OT for children and youth in Indiana.  Identify at least one strategy for improving or enhancing OT practice for children and youth in Indiana.  A zoom link will be shared with those that register. If you have any questions about this event, contact cysis@inota.com

  
  

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• MHSIS Journal Club Session 2

  • When
    Tuesday, March 24, 2026
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    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual

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  IOTA MHSIS Journal Club Announcement
  March Journal Club: Understanding Sensory Modulation in Mental Health Practice

  The Indiana Occupational Therapy Association – Mental Health Special Interest Section (IOTA MHSIS) invites you to our March Journal Club exploring the concept of sensory modulation and its application in occupational therapy practice.

  Date: March 24, 2026
  ⏰ Time: 7:00 PM (ET)
  Format: Virtual Journal Club Discussion

  Featured Article:
  Brown, A., Tse, T., & Fortune, T. (2019). Defining sensory modulation: A review of the concept and a contemporary definition for application by occupational therapists. Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 26(7), 515–523.
  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30457401/

  What We’ll Discuss:

  This article critically reviews how sensory modulation has been defined in the literature and proposes a contemporary definition to guide occupational therapy practice. During this session, we will:

  • Clarify what sensory modulation is — and what it is not

  • Examine how inconsistent definitions have impacted practice and research

  • Explore how a clear definition strengthens OT’s role in mental health

  • Discuss clinical implications across settings and across the lifespan

  • Connect sensory modulation theory to real-world mental health intervention

  Who Should Attend:

  • OT practitioners

  • OT and OTA students

  • Educators

  • Emerging professionals

  • Anyone interested in strengthening their understanding of sensory-informed OT practice

  Join us for a supportive, engaging conversation and connect with colleagues who are passionate about advancing mental health occupational therapy in Indiana.

  1 Free CEU for members
  $10 for nonmembers

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• Children and Youth SIS Networking & Mentoring Session

  • When
    Monday, April 20, 2026
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    7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom (Link will be sent via email to participants after registration)

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  Children and Youth SIS Networking & Mentoring Session

  CYSIS Virtual Event April 20, 2025 from 7:30-8:30 pm EST Cost: Free to IOTA members, $10 for non-members  IOTA CEUs = 1 This event will provide time for networking and mentoring with other pediatric OT practitioners. Breakout rooms will be created for school-based practice, early intervention, and hospital/clinic based practice so that practitioners may have discussions with peers who share their practice area. Discussion questions will be provided and responses will be collected. The CYSIS co-chairs are interested to learn how IOTA can best serve Indiana occupational therapy practitioners serving children and youth. At the end of this presentation participants will be able to:  Describe the current strengths and areas for growth for OT for children and youth in Indiana.  Identify at least one strategy for improving or enhancing OT practice for children and youth in Indiana.  A zoom link will be shared with those that register. If you have any questions about this event, contact cysis@inota.com

  
  

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• Restoring Recovery

  • When
    Thursday, May 07, 2026
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    6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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  Brief Overview
  This course reviews the persistent functional impact of chronic ischemic stroke and the neuroplasticity principles required to drive meaningful upper-extremity recovery. Learners will explore why traditional rehabilitation often fails to deliver sufficient repetitions for cortical change and how Paired Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) enhances the effectiveness of task-specific practice. The session integrates current evidence, FDA-approved indications, treatment design principles, and real-world clinical implementation strategies for Vivistim® Paired VNS™ Therapy.

  
  

  Learning Objectives
  After completing this course, participants will be able to:
  - Explain the role of neuroplasticity and high-repetition, task-specific practice in upper-limb motor recovery after chronic ischemic stroke.
  - Describe the mechanism of action, FDA-approved indication, and clinical evidence supporting Paired VNS Therapy.
  - Apply core VNS therapy principles (active movement, salience, task specificity, and repetition) to treatment planning and patient selection in clinical practice.

  
  

  Presenters

  Amanda Saylor OTR/L, CNS, CBIS
  
  Amanda Saylor is an occupational therapist specialized in neurological rehab; she is a certified brain injury specialist and a certified neurological specialist. Amanda previously worked as the Lead Occupational Therapist for AdventHealth's outpatient neurological clinics across central Florida, where she led the development of their Vivistim program.Amanda personally worked with over 25 Vivistim patients during her time with AdventHealth and with this experience she delivered numerous CEUcourses on best practices for pairing therapy with Vivistim. In 2025, Amanda joined the MicroTransponder team in professional education, continuing her passion for training clinicians and advancing outcomes for individuals living with chronic stroke.

  
  

  
  

  Sarah Blair, OTR/L

  
  

  Sarah Blair is an experienced occupational therapist specialized with subject matter expertise spanning neurological, infant, and burn rehabilitation. Sarah previously worked at Riley Hospital for Children for five years, and has also held roles in private outpatient and early intervention settings, building a well-rounded foundation across the spectrum of pediatric care. Fascinated by neurorecovery and neuroplasticity, Sarah joined the MicroTransponder team in December 2025 as the Indiana Therapy Development Specialist, bringing her passion for connecting clinicians and families with innovative treatment options for those searching for continued recovery.

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• Children and Youth SIS Networking & Mentoring Session

  • When
    Monday, May 18, 2026
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    7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom (Link will be sent via email to participants after registration)

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  Children and Youth SIS Networking & Mentoring Session

  CYSIS Virtual Event May 18, 2025 from 7:30-8:30 pm EST Cost: Free to IOTA members, $10 for non-members  IOTA CEUs = 1 This event will provide time for networking and mentoring with other pediatric OT practitioners. Breakout rooms will be created for school-based practice, early intervention, and hospital/clinic based practice so that practitioners may have discussions with peers who share their practice area. Discussion questions will be provided and responses will be collected. The CYSIS co-chairs are interested to learn how IOTA can best serve Indiana occupational therapy practitioners serving children and youth. At the end of this presentation participants will be able to:  Describe the current strengths and areas for growth for OT for children and youth in Indiana.  Identify at least one strategy for improving or enhancing OT practice for children and youth in Indiana.  A zoom link will be shared with those that register. If you have any questions about this event, contact cysis@inota.com

  
  

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• Children and Youth SIS Networking & Mentoring Session

  • When
    Monday, June 15, 2026
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    7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom (Link will be sent via email to participants after registration)

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  Children and Youth SIS Networking & Mentoring Session

  CYSIS Virtual Event June 15, 2025 from 7:30-8:30 pm EST Cost: Free to IOTA members, $10 for non-members  IOTA CEUs = 1 This event will provide time for networking and mentoring with other pediatric OT practitioners. Breakout rooms will be created for school-based practice, early intervention, and hospital/clinic based practice so that practitioners may have discussions with peers who share their practice area. Discussion questions will be provided and responses will be collected. The CYSIS co-chairs are interested to learn how IOTA can best serve Indiana occupational therapy practitioners serving children and youth. At the end of this presentation participants will be able to:  Describe the current strengths and areas for growth for OT for children and youth in Indiana.  Identify at least one strategy for improving or enhancing OT practice for children and youth in Indiana.  A zoom link will be shared with those that register. If you have any questions about this event, contact cysis@inota.com

  
  

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• Children and Youth SIS Networking & Mentoring Session

  • When
    Monday, August 17, 2026
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    7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom (Link will be sent via email to participants after registration)

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  Children and Youth SIS Networking & Mentoring Session

  CYSIS Virtual Event August 17, 2025 from 7:30-8:30 pm EST Cost: Free to IOTA members, $10 for non-members  IOTA CEUs = 1 This event will provide time for networking and mentoring with other pediatric OT practitioners. Breakout rooms will be created for school-based practice, early intervention, and hospital/clinic based practice so that practitioners may have discussions with peers who share their practice area. Discussion questions will be provided and responses will be collected. The CYSIS co-chairs are interested to learn how IOTA can best serve Indiana occupational therapy practitioners serving children and youth. At the end of this presentation participants will be able to:  Describe the current strengths and areas for growth for OT for children and youth in Indiana.  Identify at least one strategy for improving or enhancing OT practice for children and youth in Indiana.  A zoom link will be shared with those that register. If you have any questions about this event, contact cysis@inota.com

  
  

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• Children and Youth SIS Networking & Mentoring Session

  • When
    Monday, September 14, 2026
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    7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom (Link will be sent via email to participants after registration)

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  Children and Youth SIS Networking & Mentoring Session

  CYSIS Virtual Event September 14, 2025 from 7:30-8:30 pm EST Cost: Free to IOTA members, $10 for non-members  IOTA CEUs = 1 This event will provide time for networking and mentoring with other pediatric OT practitioners. Breakout rooms will be created for school-based practice, early intervention, and hospital/clinic based practice so that practitioners may have discussions with peers who share their practice area. Discussion questions will be provided and responses will be collected. The CYSIS co-chairs are interested to learn how IOTA can best serve Indiana occupational therapy practitioners serving children and youth. At the end of this presentation participants will be able to:  Describe the current strengths and areas for growth for OT for children and youth in Indiana.  Identify at least one strategy for improving or enhancing OT practice for children and youth in Indiana.  A zoom link will be shared with those that register. If you have any questions about this event, contact cysis@inota.com

  
  

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• Children and Youth SIS Networking & Mentoring Session

  • When
    Monday, December 07, 2026
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    7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom (Link will be sent via email to participants after registration)

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  Children and Youth SIS Networking & Mentoring Session

  CYSIS Virtual Event December 7,  2025 from 7:30-8:30 pm EST Cost: Free to IOTA members, $10 for non-members  IOTA CEUs = 1 This event will provide time for networking and mentoring with other pediatric OT practitioners. Breakout rooms will be created for school-based practice, early intervention, and hospital/clinic based practice so that practitioners may have discussions with peers who share their practice area. Discussion questions will be provided and responses will be collected. The CYSIS co-chairs are interested to learn how IOTA can best serve Indiana occupational therapy practitioners serving children and youth. At the end of this presentation participants will be able to:  Describe the current strengths and areas for growth for OT for children and youth in Indiana.  Identify at least one strategy for improving or enhancing OT practice for children and youth in Indiana.  A zoom link will be shared with those that register. If you have any questions about this event, contact cysis@inota.com

  
  

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