Dr. Şüheda Özkan, Head of the Occupational Therapy Department, stated that occupational therapy, effectively applied in many different fields ranging from forensic occupational therapy to digital regulation, child development, and trauma, is a very dynamic, multifaceted, and evolving profession in line with the changing world.
The symposium, held in the Dr. Ralph A. Defronzo Auditorium, brought together experts in the field.
Dr. Şüheda Özkan, Assistant Professor: “The symposium will make significant contributions to the occupational therapy profession.”
Dr. Şüheda Özkan, Head of the Occupational Therapy Department at Istanbul Atlas University Faculty of Health Sciences, stated in her opening speech that the symposium would address a very wide range of occupational therapy applications, saying, “We will cover multifaceted and diverse topics ranging from forensic occupational therapy to digital regulation, from child development to trauma. Occupational therapy began as a profession and a scientific field in 2011. We know that occupational therapy is a very dynamic, multifaceted, and developing profession along with the changing world. We believe that this symposium will have important outcomes and make positive contributions to our profession.”
Prof. Dr. Hülya Kayıhan, Honorary President of the Occupational Therapy Association, delivered the opening speech.
The symposium, which began with an opening speech by Prof. Dr. Hülya Kayıhan, Honorary President of the Occupational Therapy Association and Head of the Occupational Therapy Department at Biruni University, featured sessions covering a variety of different topics.
From Forensic Applications to 21st Century Skills in Occupational Therapy
At the symposium, Research Assistant Ebru Yıldız from the Occupational Therapy Department of the Health Sciences University shared important information with her presentation titled “The Role of Occupational Therapy in the Probation Process: Assessment and Intervention”, and Dr. Zeynep Çorakçı Yazıcıoğlu, Assistant Professor from the Occupational Therapy Department of Istanbul Atlas University, shared important information with her presentation titled “21st Century Skills and Digital Regulation”.
"Trauma-Informed Approach in Occupational Therapy" was discussed.
At the symposium, which featured a presentation titled "Trauma-Informed Approach in Occupational Therapy" by Dr. Görkem Dizdar, Head of the Occupational Therapy Department at Istanbul Topkapı University, Pediatric Specialist Dr. Handan Sarımehmet Kılınç highlighted the effects of screen and technology use on child development in her presentation titled "What Do Screens Do to Children's Brains?".
Workshops were held.
The symposium, which concluded with a presentation by expert occupational therapist Buse Aydın Güleç titled "Occupational Therapy Screenings in Schools: Identifying Needs and Increasing Access to Services," also included various workshops.
