Vanakam, Vandanam, swagatham, namaste good morning to

everyone present here.

IN THE WORDS OF JIMME DAVIS WHO SAID

"SUNSHINE IS A WELCOME THING.IT BRINGS A LOT
OF BRIGHTNESS",

I take this oppurtunity to welcome our distinguished guests

beloved chancellor Dr. N. M Veeraiyan, respected vice
chancellor Dr. Chadaram Sivaji, director sir Dr. Deepak
Nallaswamy, registrar mam Dr. Sreeja Vargeese, honurable
chief guest Dr.Ananda Kumar IAS secretary to state,
department for the welfare of differently abled persons,
esteemed guest of honur tmt. Jacintha Lazarus, IAS,
commissioner for welfare of differently abled, Our AIOTA
dignitaries president of AIOTA Dr.Anil k Srivatsava, vice
president DR.S.K Meena, honorary secretary Dr.Joseph
Sunny , Dean ACOT ( academic counsel of occupational
therapy) Dr. Jyothika Bijlani ,treasurer Dr, Pratibha M.
Vaidya, EC members of AIOTA, members and functionaries
of ACOT and students who are responsible for keeping the
light of our profession still shining .

My warmest WELCOME to ALL....

It's my great privilege to welcome you all to the much awaited

60th Annual National Conference of AIOTA-OTICON
2023.Conducted by saveetha College of Occupational therapy,
[simats] Saveetha Institute of medical and technical sciences,
Chennai.
For the past two years, due to novel virus covid-19, OTICON
was conducted in online mode, now the time has come to have
it in a face-to-face mode at our very own Saveetha College of
Occupational therapy.

It was a tough time for all of us but as they say there is always
light at the end of the tunnel, I am more than happy to have
you all come here to make this a reality.

There's a famous thirukkural

கற்றில னாயினும் கேட்க அக்தொருவர்கு

ஒற்கத்தின் ஊற்றாந் துணை

Which means although a man be without learn, let him listen

to the teaching of experts who had learned, that will help him
in times of need.

We have with us some of the best experts to share their

knowledge and expertise on the theme "MULTI-
DISCIPLINARY TO INTER-DISCIPLINARY-
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTISE " especially from
a clinical point of view.

We also have a complete three days filled with versatile

cultural programs including Performances by various
colleges.
On the whole it is going to be a fun filled package for all of us.
We would like to start the program by requesting all of you to
rise for The Tamil Thai vazhthu.

They say it is good to start anything by seeking blessings of

the lord almighty .so, I invite our students to start the
program with a welcome dance.

Now, I request our Guests for today’s function to come up the

stage and occupy your distinguished chairs.

Beloved Chancellor, Respected Registrar, Honourable chief

guest Dr.Ananda kumar, IAS, Guest of Honour Tmt,Jacintha
Lazarus IAS, Vice president of AIOTA Dr.S.K Meena, Dean
ACOT Dr Jyothika Bijlani, Honorary Secretory Dr. Joseph
Sunny, Chairperson scientific committe Dr.Amitabh and
Principal of saveetha college of occupational therapy and
organizing secretory OTICON 2023 Dr.Arun kumar
Malayappan.

Lamp lighting "

Without any further ado let's move on to the lamp lighting
ceremony.

"LET the light of wisdom shine in our hearts, enlighting our

minds "

I would like to invite all the dignitaries to light the lamp.

I take immense pleasure to welcome you all once again

to this auspicious event.
Now I request our beloved chancellor to welcome our chief
guest Dr. Ananda Kumar IAS.

I would like to request vice president of AIOTA Dr.SK Meena

to welcome our guest of honor Tmt,Jacintha lazarus IAS.
I would like to request Dean ACOT Dr Jyothika Bijlani to
welcome our Chancellor Dr. N.M Veerayan.
I would like to request Honorary Secretory AIOTA
Dr.Joseph Sunny to welcome our registrar mam Dr. Sreeja
Vargeese.
May I invite registrar mam Dr. Sreeja Vargeese to welcome
vice president of AIOTA Dr.SK Meena.
I would like to request organizing secretory Dr. Arun Kumar
Malayappan to welcome Honorary Secretory AIOTA
Dr.Joseph Sunny.
I would like to request Dr. Punitha to welcome Dean ACOT
Dr Jyothika Bijlani.
I would like to request Dr. Benial Raja to welcome scientific
committee chair person Dr. Amitabh K Dwivedi.
May I request Honorary Secretory AIOTA Dr.Joseph Sunny
to welcome organizing secretory Dr. Arun Kumar
Malayappan.

THANK YOU, SIR.

Achievement is not at all possible without any efforts and self-
motivation. This is very suitable for our chief guests and
members who achieved the highest position in their life.
We would like to hear their valuable speech, and advices for
our younger generation.

Now it’s a great honor to welcome our vice president of

AIOTA Dr.SK Meena to deliver the welcome address.
Now I would like to request scientific committee chair person
Dr. Amitabh K Dwivedi to address the gathering.
Now I would like to request Dean ACOT Dr Jyothika Bijlani
to speak a few words.
I feel elated to request our registrar mam Dr. Sreeja Vargeese
to deliver a few words.
I humbly request our beloved chancellor Dr. N.M Veerayan
to bless us and grace this occasion with your wonderful
thoughts.
I would like to call Honorary Secretory AIOTA Dr.Joseph
Sunny to announce the awards.
May I request Dean ACOT Dr Jyothika Bijlani to announce
the awards.
The moment has arrived to release eSouvenir and clinical
directory.
I would like to request……….. to do the honors.
I feel extremely honored to welcome our guest of honor
Thirumathi Jacintha Lazarus IAS;Commissioner for welfare
of the differently abled,who took her IAS training from
Manipur(batch of 2005)by securing an all India rank of 27,is
now the Director and Commissioner of the welfare of the
differently abled. She is presently on inter cadre deputation
from Manipur to Tamil Nadu cadre and has been given
extension in Inter cadre Deputation for period of three years
by the Government of India.
Thirumathi Jacintha Lazarus is currently associated with 5
Companies and is director with Repco Home Finance
Limited, The Tamilnadu Tea Plantation Corporation
Limited, Arasu Rubber Corporation Limited, Overseas
Manpower Corporation Limited and also is a Nominee
Director with Tamilnadu Textile Corporation Limited.
Now I request Mrs Jacintha Lazarus ma'am to address the
gathering......

I feel extremely honored to welcome our chief

guest:Dr.Ananda kumar IAS; secretary to state, Department
for the welfare of differently Abled persons who by profession
is a vertinary surgeon.
He completed his schooling in Vadambachery and secured
school first in 10th and 12th standards. He then completed his
Bachelors on veterinary sciences with 8.6 CGPA grade from
Veterinary college and Research institute( VCRI) Namakkal
(batch of 1993-2007). He then went on to do his masters in
Poultry Science at central Asian research institute-IVRI from
2000-2005. He has also completed M.B.L From National law
school, Bangalore and an MA English degree from the
university of madras. He has won 5 gold medals during his
undergraduate program and has authored 10 books so far.
Now I request him to address the gathering......

On behalf of the management, I thank him for providing his

gracious presence to join us today to enhance our joy.

Now I would like to request our organizing secretory Dr.

Arun Kumar Malayappan to deliver the vote of thanks.

Now it’s time for us to wrap up the inaugural ceremony with

the national anthem!
I request all of you to rise for The Anthem....

National Anthem

Thank you.

Once again I welcome you to the pre-conference cote program

The theme of OTICON 2023 is "MULTI-DISCIPLINARY

TO INTER-DISCIPLINARY RESEARCH, For an Effective
and efficient service for the individual, it is important that the
health care team work together towards goals agreed with the
patient. The greater the communication and interaction
between researchers coming from different disciplines, the
more the research effort will shift towards interdisciplinary.
While multidisciplinary research can help in solving complex
problems, it is interdisciplinary research that can lead to
creative expansion of the frontiers of scientific ideas.

Pre-cote conference.

Now to mark the start of pre-cote, I invite Dr.Jyothika Bijlani

to take over the dais

LUNCH

Hopefully you all had knowledge feast from the morning, now
it’s time to have food feast.
Food is served just opposite to conference hall volunteers are
lined up. Please help yourself.
Lunch will be followed by the scientific session 1 I request all
the speakers and the presenters to please be ready for the
same.

Scientific session 1

I request the audience to remain seated and listen to our

experts. The time limit for each presentation is 7 mins
followed by 3 mins of Q&A session. I request the presenters to
abide by the timings.
Thank you.
 SCIENTIFIC SESSION I: is based on the award
M. M. SANGOI AWARD FOR BEST SCIENTIFIC PAPER
ON EGRONOMICS,
ENVIRONMENT & ACCESS
The theme for the session is “Empowering the
Underprivileged”

Now I welcome our chair persons Dr. Shashi Oberoi from

Navi Mumbai and Dr. Satish Maslekar from Aurangabad

Now I would like to call Dr. Arfa Menezes (Goa)

Ergonomic Evaluation of Cleaners Working in Goa Medical

College and

Hospital, Bambolim-Goa

Now I would like to call Dr. R. Blessing Jonathan (Chennai)

Effect Of Ergonomic Intervention in Mechanical Neck Pain

for Office Workers

Now I would like to call Dr. Vijay Batra (Delhi)

Implication On Smart Phone Use on Functional Neck

Mobility in Patients with Cervical Spondylosis

Keynote address
 I take this time to invite
Dr. Kinsuk Maitra (USA) to deliver the keynote address on
“Securing the Occupational Therapy Profession through
Inter- and Multi-disciplinary, Research, Practice, and
Leadership"

GUEST LECTURE

Dr. Helen Ribchester (UK)

“Interprofessional Education: The key to successful Inter

Disciplinary Practice?”

SCIENTIFIC SESSION II:

KAMALA V. NIMBKAR AWARD FOR BEST SCIENTIFIC
PAPER

“Occupational Therapy: Key for a Contemporary Life”

Chairs: Dr. Odette Gomes (Mumbai)____________________

, Dr. Vijay Batra (Delhi)____________________

Dr. Bandana Senapati (Puducherry)

Role Of Occupational Therapy Intervention to Explore and

Enhance Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Among Mothers of Sick
Babies

• Dr. Chetan Ladu Gaude (Goa)

Comparison Of Active Learning and Passive Learning in

Occupational Therapy Education Process: A Pilot Study

• Dr. Raviraj Shetty (Mumbai)

How Are Marginalised Communities Represented in

Research? A Scoping Review Of IJOT.

• Dr. Reeva (Goa)

Correlation Between Social Cognition and Social Skills in

Multiple Sclerosis:

A Cross-Sectional Pilot Study.

• Dr. Sunisha Naik (Goa)

 Understanding The Influence of Indian Culture on
Occupational Therapy in The Indian Context.

செல்வத்துட் செல்வஞ் செவிச்செல்வம் அச்செல்வம் செல்வத்து

ளெல்லாந் தலை.

The richness of the ear is the wealth amongst all wealth, the
foremost wealth.
Welcome all to day 2 of OTICON 2023 we are now starting
with scientific session 3
 The award for SCIENTIFIC SESSION III is
BHARATI KIRTI PATEL YOUTH TALENT AWARD

Theme for the session is “Sleep: The Natural Healing

Process”

I would like to invite Dr. Sujata Missal from KMCH,

Coimbatore, for the faculty talk

“Kinesiotaping as an Adjunct to Neurorehabilitation”

Now we would like to invite Chair persons Dr. Sanjeev

Padankatti CMC, Vellore and Dr. Neeraj Mishra from Delhi.

Now I would like to call Dr. Calangutkar S (Goa)

SWOT Analysis of Indian OT Private Practitioner: A

Qualitative Study

Now I would like to call Dr. Vaishnavi H. Joshi (Mysuru)

Effect Of Occupational Therapy Intervention on Cognitive

Function and

Quality of Life in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Syndrome (OSAS): A Prospective Analytical Study

Now I would like to call Dr. Latisha Pednekar (Goa)

Study of Effect of Postpartum Anxiety on Performance Areas

of Mothers.

SCIENTIFIC SESSION IV:

ONA DESAI AWARD FOR BEST SCIENTIFIC PAPER IN
NEUROSCIENCES

“The New Era of Stroke Rehabilitation”

Chairs: Dr. R. K. Sharma (Gurugram), Dr. Shriharsh

Jahagirdar (Mumbai)

• Dr. Mrs. Aasha Ramanathan (Chennai)

Effect Of Sensory Re-education on Dexterity Skills in People

with Diabetic Neuropathy

• Dr. P. Kamal Raj (Chennai)

Effect of Mobile Assisted Cognitive Rehabilitation to improve

cognitive skills among patients with stroke.

• Dr. Shreyal Amin (Gujarat)

A Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation Approach on A Patient

with Post Stroke Dysphagia Single Case Study

• Dr. Sowmiya S (Chennai)

The Effect of Task Oriented Dynamic Observation Therapy

(To-Do) On Performance Levels Among Stroke Patients. A
Quasi- Experimental Study

• Dr. Sujata Naik (Goa)

The Investigating the Association Between Gross or Fine

Motor Assessments and Cognitive Impairment in Elderly
People: A Cross Sectional Quantitative Study
 Dr. Yashasvi Patel (Gujarat)

Multi-Disciplinary Rehabilitation Approach for Patient with

Traumatic Brain Injury -A Single Case Study.

• Dr. Udaya kumar M (Chennai)

Effect of Tailored Activity Program to improve Cognition and

Self-care Among Dementia people.

• Dr. Ms. Nithya.S (Chennai)

Effect Of Leap Motion Controller Program to Improve Hand

Functions Among Patients with Median Nerve Injury

• Dr. Shanta Pandian (Delhi)

Rehabilitation Of Diverse Motor and Non-Motor

Presentations in A Chronic Stroke SubjECt with Basilar
Artery Thrombosis: A Case Report

• Dr. Maimoona M. R. (Tamil Nadu)

Effect Of Task Oriented Training and Mental Practice in

Upper Extremity Functional Performance in Sub-Acute
Stroke

SCIENTIFIC SESSION V:

AIOTA AWARD FOR BEST SCIENTIFIC PAPER IN

PEDIATRICS

“Exploring Techniques to Improve Academic Skills”

12:30 pm – 12:50 pm
 FACULTY TALK

Dr. Ravi Kumar (Bangalore)

“BIRDS EYE VIEW of Paediatric Neurology for

Occupational Therapist”

Chairs: Dr. Shailaja Jayawant (Mumbai), Dr. Lalit Narayan

(Delhi)

• Dr. Achu Geboy (Chennai)

The Effect of Sensory Activity Schedule (SAS) On Academic

Performance of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
(ASD) In Inclusive Schools.

• Dr. Maria Shirley H (Chennai)

Effect Of Kinesthetic – Based Perceptual Integrative Games

on Visual Perception and Academic Performance in Children
with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

• Dr. Joseph Bose H. H. (Kerela)

Behavioural Intervention for The Treatment of Children with

Dysphagia- A Review of Literature.

• Dr. Malavika.S (Chennai)

Effect Of Modified Weighted Vest in Reducing Sensory

Processing Disorder
and Self -Injurious Behaviour Among Kids with Autism
Spectrum Disorder
 • Dr. M.S. Sre Ridanya (Namakkal)

Prevalence Of Oppositional Defiant Disorder - A Futuristic

Challenge in Occupational Therapy

• Dr. Sahana Ramesh (Chennai)

Effect Of Graphomotor Training on Handwriting in Children
with Dysgraphia

• Dr. Sarath V (Tamil Nadu)

Framing Occupational Therapy Intervention for Dyscalculia.

LUNCH

SCIENTIFIC SESSION VI:

VIJAY SUPLE AWARD FOR BEST SCIENTIFIC PAPER

IN MENTAL

HEALTH

“Caring for Caregivers”

Chairs: Dr. Deepa Sundareswaran (Chennai), Dr. Renu

Chitra (Chennai)

• Dr. Narendra Paul (Himachal Pradesh)

Understanding Mental Health Context, Needs and Coping

Mechanisms of Primary Caregivers of Persons with
Disabilities (PwDs) in Rural Areas of
District Kangra, Himachal Pradesh: A Qualitative
Descriptive Study.
 • Dr. Nikita Donna Colimao (Goa)

Body Image Perception and How It Affects the Occupational

Performance in Adolescents to Young Adults.

• Dr. Raviraj Shetty (Mumbai)

Taming The Worry Monster: Partnering with children to

develop occupational therapy practices for paediatric mental
health.

• Dr. Mrs. Shalini Quadros (Manipal)

Sensory Modulation and Occupational Participation in clients

with Schizophrenia: A Scoping Review

• Dr. A. Jasmine Jessy (Chennai)

Effect of cognitive-behavioral therapy on emotional

symptoms of premenstrual syndrome.

• Dr. Ms. Rupambika Sahoo (Manipal)

Understanding Primigravida Mothers’ Experiences of Caring

for Their Preterm Infant: An Exploratory Study

ஒருமைக்கண் தான்கற்ற கல்வி ஒருவற்கு

எழுமையும் ஏமாப் புடைத்து.

Learing acquired once will stand in good stead for 7

generations
Welcome to the 3rd and final day of OTICON 23 hope it was a
pleasurable 2 days of fun and knowledge for you all today’s
sessions is preceded by the SCIENTIFIC SESSION VII and
VIII and competitions.

VIJAY SUPLE AWARD FOR BEST SCIENTIFIC PAPER

IN MENTAL HEALTH
“Overcoming Alcoholism”

FACULTY TALK

Dr. Deepa Sundareswaran (Chennai)

“Diversified Approaches to Occupational Therapy in Mental

Health”

Chairs: Dr. (Mrs.) Zarine D. Ferzandi (Mumbai), Dr.

Pratibha Vaidya

(Mumbai)

• Dr. Emy Preskilla. R (Chennai)

 Effect of MOHO in developing pre – vocational skills and
improving the quality of life among persons with Alcoholic
Addiction.

• Dr. Geetha SurenDraj (Chennai)

To evaluate the Effectiveness of Mental Aerobic (MA)

training in improving Occupational performance in older
adults with depression.

• Dr. Ms. C. Lakshmi (Chennai)

Effect of Rhythmic Movement groups on cognition for

patients with depression and its impact on functional
performance.

• Dr. Sanyukta Mahambrey (Goa)

My psychiatric illness and my return-towork (RTW)

potential! Patient’s potential as perceived by patients with
common mental disorder (CMD) and
their primary caregiver: A Qualitative Pilot study.

• Dr. Vinith Dani Jose. J. P (Kerala)

Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Intervention in

the Reduction
of Depression Among Diabetic Adults.
 • Dr. Meshach Gladson. J (Chennai)

Effect of reminiscence therapy on reducing depression and

improving self care

skills among geriatric population.

• Dr. Hiral N Sakaria (Mumbai)

Need For Stress Management Amongst Parents of ChilDren

with Developmental Disabilities - A Cross SECtional Survey
 SCIENTIFIC SESSION VIII:

AIOTA AWARD FOR BEST SCIENTIFIC PAPER IN

PEDIATRICS

“Infant Care: A multidisciplinary approach”

Chairs: Dr. Jyothika Bijlani (Mumbai), Dr. Anurupa

Senapati (Orissa)
 • Dr. Shanice Noronha (Manipal)

Strategies To Facilitate Parent-Infant Interaction in Neonatal

Intensive Care Unit for Preterm Infants: A Scoping Review

• Dr. Jeya Shibila Anbumani (Chennai)

Responsive Feeding Therapy: An Interdisciplinary Approach

for The Management of Food Neophobia Along with Sensory
Issues: A Case Study

• Dr. Shreyal Amin (Gujarat)

Effectiveness Of a Multidisciplinary Approach on Autism

SpECtrum Disorder -Single Case Study

• Dr. Shubhangi Bankar (Mumbai)

Prevalence Of Sensory Processing Disorders In 0-6 Month

Old Infants RECeiving Early Intervention Services

• Dr. Sudha
Prevalence Of Visual Motor Skill Performance Among School
ChilDren in An Urban Care Setting
 • Dr. Utkarsh Magle (USA)

Early Education Teacher's Perspective on Students in

Affluent Families/LowIncome Families/Drug Abuse Parents
and The Gap for Them & Role Of OT:
Interview and Collaborative Approach for Early Education in
Kids

• Dr. Ms. K. Vishali Karthick (Chennai)

Effect Of Traditional Games to Reduce Sensory Processing

Issue and Its Impact on Social Skills in Children's with
Autism Spectrum Disorder.

GUEST LECTURE

Dr. Shovan Saha (Manipal)

“Changing Lives of Children with Cerebral Palsy: Stories

from Manipal”

NATIONAL QUIZ COMPETITION FOR DELEGATES &

STUDENT
 DELEGATES OTICON 23

“AIOTA: you know me well?”

COMPETITIVE STREET PLAY

VALEDICTORY FUNCTION

எந்நன்றி கொண்றார்க்கும் உய்வுண்டாம் உய்வில்லை செய்நன்றி கொன்ற

மகற்கு

There is escape for faltering on any virtue but not for

ingratitude
Over the last 2 days ,we have had deep insights into
several dimensions of Occupational therapy by some of
the best in the field .If time is money then today you have
spent millions for us .Thankyou all.

Thank you is a form of prayer that is cannot be seen or

touched; it must be felt by heart.

I, Punitha, Assistant professor at Saveetha college of

occupational therapy would like to express my deepest
gratitude towards all of you who sincerely contributed to this
event in order to make it a successful one.
An event of this dimension cannot happen overnight .The
wheels started rolling months in advance.
The support of each and every one present here is the sole
reason for the success.
 I call upon Dr. Surendra Kumar Meena, Hon’ble Vice-
President, AIOTA to deliver the welcome address.

Its time to felicitate our Team AIOTA

So, I call upon Dr. Joseph Sunny, Honorary Secretary
AIOTA to take over.

It's the most awaited time of the day, I would like to invite Dr.
Amitabh Kishor Dwivedi, Chairman Scientific Program
Committee, OTICON’2023 to announce the awards .

• Felicitation of Organizing Team: Dr. Arun Kumar

Malayappan, Organizing Secretary, OTICON’2023

Vote of Thanks: Dr. Arun Kumar Malayappan, Organizing

Secretary, OTICON’2023

It is time to bid farewell .I believe that OTICON 23 was an

exhilarating and a memorable experience for all. Good bye
FOR NOW and until we meet again ,let us keep this bond
going.

I request all of you to please stand up for the National

Anthem