2025 American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Specialty Conference: Children & Youth

American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Specialty Conference: Children & Youth is organized by American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), Inc and will be held from Dec 12 - 13, 2025 at Sheraton Charlotte Hotel, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States of America.

Five Reasons to Attend the Children & Youth Specialty Conference:

• Elevate your clinical skills across pediatric settings
  Earn up to 13 contact hours on sessions related to sleep, assistive technology, handwriting, and skilled documentation strategies. Grow as a practitioner and connect with peers who are shaping the future of pediatric occupational therapy practice. 
• Strengthen family-centered, trauma-informed practice
  From addressing intergenerational trauma to supporting caregiver relationships, learn evidence-informed strategies that help children thrive through reflective, relational, and family-aware care.  
• Expand your impact in schools and communities
  Discover innovative models for workload management, inclusive classroom practices, and intra-professional collaboration that make occupational therapy more accessible and effective for students. 
• Embrace neurodiversity and mental health advocacy
  Gain tools to deliver neurodiversity-affirming care, address the global youth mental health crisis, and advocate for occupational therapy’s vital role in supporting children and families. 
• Experience Charlotte and connect with your community 
  Engage with peers and experts in the field who share your passion for children and youth practice, all while enjoying Charlotte's walkability, diverse dining options, and Southern hospitality.