Presenter Bio:

Hello, My name is Kaden Stimpson, I have been a COTA for just about 9 years now. I have mainly worked in pediatrics, however I enjoy doing PRN work for hospitals and skilled nursing facilities to  get the knowledge with working with adults. Since 2022 I have been employed at Idaho State University as a Clinical instructor for the Occupational Therapy assistant program.

From the Clinic to the Conference: Your Story Deserves a  Stage

Saturday October 10, 2026, 11:15 am – 12:15 pm

Assigned Continuing Education: 1 contact hour

Kaden Stimpson, COTA/L 

Financial Disclosure: N/A 

Non-Financial Disclosure: Kaden serves on the IOTA Executive  Board. 

Course Length: 1.0 contact hours  

PRIMARY Presentation Category: Education 

Intended Audience: Introductory 

Short Abstract: 

This will be a mix of lecture, discussion, interactive activity.  

Learning Objectives: 

  1. Identify a clinical or professional topic suitable for conference presentation 
  2.  Outline the steps of the conference submission and proposal  process 
  3. Develop a preliminary framework for an original presentation  concept 

    Educational Value:  

    This presentation will help clinicians build a desire and  understanding with presenting in future IOTA conferences.