About the Instructor – Olivia Shindel

Uniquely Qualified Instructor

OLIVIA SHINDEL MS, OTR/L, has extensive experience providing occupational therapy interventions. An engaging and passionate speaker, Olivia brings to each seminar her expertise as a school-based OT, serving students ranging from 3 to 22 years of age. Olivia’s experience includes serving students from a variety of school settings, both in-person and remotely providing virtual therapy services. Although the pandemic was a stressful time in the world as well as our immediate local workspace, Olivia has grown and adapted to the challenges that she faced as an occupational therapist in the school setting. A fluid and flexible mindset has been her passion and focus. She encourages others to adapt and develop a flexible and fluid mindset, which school-based occupational therapists are accustomed to. Olivia looks forward to sharing practical ideas and strategies that can be immediately implemented.

What Your Colleagues Say About Your Presenter

"I love the hands-on, practical therapy ideas."
– Valerie Knowles, Occupational Therapist

"Olivia covered a wide range of topics with great ideas to be implemented next week!"
– Erlinde Beliveau, Occupational Therapist

"Excellent collection of practical strategies to apply right away!"
– Helen Cluff, Occupational Therapist

"I loved all of the wonderful therapy activity/tool ideas!"
– Stacey Lafferman, Occupational Therapist

"It was nice to finally attend a seminar specifically designed for school-based OT/ OTAs. It contained a lot of useful information!"
– Jeanne Jarmon, COTA/L