“Looking Back

As We Move Forward”

Illinois Occupational Therapy Association

2012 Annual Conference

November 8th, 9th, 10th

Hilton Lisle/Naperville

3003 Corporate West Drive

Lisle, Illinois 60532

2012 ILOTA CONFERENCE BROCHURE

2012 Conference Highlights:

2 ½ days with 41 educational sessions on a variety of topics… something for every occupational therapy practitioner

Returning this year: Thursday afternoon workshops and short courses

The opportunity to receive up to 18.5 contact hours of continuing education at a fraction of the cost

of many continuing education courses

Friday morning: Keynote Address by Kristin Winston, PhD, OTR/L and Tammy Bickmore, OTD, OTR/L

Friday afternoon: Poster Session

Saturday morning: Roundtable Discussions and Networking

New this year: Coffee/beverage refreshment service

The Exhibit Hall where you can see new products, learn about charitable organizations, and talk with potential employers

The Annual ILOTA Awards Luncheon and Business Meeting where you can share your voice and learn about what is new in the state

The Association’s annual fund raising event – the Silent Auction

Opportunities to network with occupational therapy practitioners from the entire state of Illinois

Registration Instructions:

If paying by credit card, please register online at www.ilota.org. If paying by check, please complete all of the

information on the registration form (see page 16 in this brochure) so that it is legible. Mail the registration form and

check to the ILOTA office. Early registration and payment must be received by October 12, 2012. Regular registration

and payment must be received by November 2, 2012.

Cancellation Policy:

Refunds will be issued, minus a $50.00 processing fee, if notification is received by November 5th. Refunds will not be

granted for cancellations that are received the day of conference.

2012 Conference Sponsors:

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Thursday, November 8th

11:30 am – Registration begins

12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Concurrent Workshops T1 Technology for the Non-Techie

Presenters: Joy Hyzny, MS, OTR/L, Mary Bettlach, MPH, OTR/L , Holly Guttu M.Ed., OTR/L, Edward Hitchcock, OT/L, & Michelle Schmidt, OTR/L Content Area: Technology Target Audience: Entry Level Course Description: This engaging and interactive workshop will highlight assistive technology (AT) strategies and tools that can facilitate participation in the student and worker role. Low-tech, mid-tech, and high-tech computer access tools will be available for participants to explore at numerous workstations. Workstations will include built-in computer access features and ergonomic concepts, physical access technology (switch access, touch screen, and speech recognition), cognitive and learning supports (graphic organizers, text-to-speech, and smartpen), portable technology (iDevice and Apps), as well as examples of how OT’s are incorporating AT into their practice. Maximum of 35 people.

T2 Sensory Contributions to Emotions and Behavior

Presenter: Kimberly Bryze, PHD, OTR/L Content Area: Developmental Disabilities, Early Intervention, Pediatrics, Schools Target Audience: Entry Level, Intermediate Course Description: Three neurological systems interact to form emotional and behavioral patterns and habits. This workshop will present the neurobiological bases of the autonomic nervous system, sensory processing, and the limbic system functions that contribute to the development of social, emotional, and behavioral functions in children.

T3 The Functional Impact of Cognition: Addressing the Need for Evidence-based Practices Within the Clinical Setting

Presenters: Steven Taylor, OTD, OTR/L & Ashlie Maher, OTR/L, CKTP Content Area: Adult Physical Disabilities Target Audience: Entry Level, Intermediate, Advanced Course Description: In order to meet the demands of implementing best-practice standards within occupational therapy, the objective of this presentation is to provide guidance for therapists seeking to address cognitive deficits related to individuals who are at risk of impairment. The primary focus will be to identify standardized measures to assess these deficits, including those related to the domains of: orientation, executive function, memory, and neglect. Emphasis will be placed on assessments that aid in determining evidence-guided discharge recommendations, as well as meet the physical and time constraints across the continuum of care. Secondary focus will be on identifying functional and evidenced-based intervention strategies to promote occupational reengagement for these individuals.

T4 In-Home Occupational Therapy Under Medicare B

Presenter: Dan Craig, OTR/L Content Area: Administration, Adult Physical Disabilities, Community Practice, General, Geriatrics, Mental Health Target Audience: Entry Level, Intermediate, Advanced Course Description: This workshop deals with the development and implementation of a private practice providing in-home OT services under Medicare B. Participants will gain an understanding of the needs of seniors in this area, and basic interventions involving the client, family/caregiver, and environment, for individuals with physical, cognitive, and psychiatric disabilities. An emphasis will be made on occupation-based treatment, chronic care management, and outcomes of treatment.

Thursday, November 8th (continued)

3:15 pm – 4:45 pm Concurrent Short Courses

T5 Occupational Therapy Practitioners’ Problem Solving in RtI

Presenter: Susan Cahill, PHD, OTR/L Content Area: Schools Target Audience: Entry Level, Intermediate Course Description: Response to Intervention (RtI) expands the practice of school-based occupational therapy practitioners and brings forward novel opportunities for clinical decision making. The purpose of this presentation is to describe the process that some school OTs use to make decisions as part of problem solving teams within the RtI context. Participants will be able to explain their unique contributions in RtI to teachers and administrators, describe several profiles of students who would benefit from OT services, and discuss examples of interventions across tiers. In addition, participants will explore the challenges and opportunities that they may face when working in this context.

T6 Wii-hab: The Use of the Nintendo Wii in Adult Inpatient Rehabilitation

Presenters: Kay Mcgee, MS, OTR/L & Joe Mendoza, MS, OTR/L Content Area: Adult Physical Disabilities Target Audience: Entry Level, Intermediate Course Description: Virtual reality interventions are being used more frequently to address a wide variety of therapeutic outcomes. The Nintendo Wii is recognized as one of the most accessible, affordable, and regularly studied virtual reality interventions for inpatient, outpatient, and community-based rehabilitation programs. This presentation will highlight commonly used Wii equipment and software programs, provide a review of current evidence, describe how the Wii is used in one adult inpatient hospital setting including video and case studies, and offer treatment ideas for creating individual and group patient-centered Wii interventions. While relevant for the general rehabilitation population, the presentation will focus on the treatment of clients with non-traumatic brain injury such as a stroke.

T7 Print Disability in Adults with Neurological Injury- Assistive Technology Intervention

Presenter: Edward Hitchcock, OT/L Content Area: Technology Target Audience: Intermediate Course Description: Adults with diagnoses of aphasia, cognitive or visual deficits due to a brain injury can benefit from assistive technology interventions to allow them to return to roles requiring reading or writing. This session will outline a variety of options that are low cost and may be utilized in a short or long term to allow these clients to participate with email, social network, use of the computer, etc. Options available on a tablet/smartphone and computer will be addressed.

T8 Using Social Media to Build a Professional Community and Inform Practice

Presenter: Joel Bove, MS, OTR/L Content Area: Administration, General Target Audience: Entry Level Course Description: There are new opportunities every day to connect with the global therapy community through social media. The challenges lie in identifying how to make effective use of the information made available through discussion boards, social applications, and websites. This workshop will provide therapists with the basic knowledge to manage an online identity, collaborate with a global community, search a wide range of online sources, and maintain awareness of new developments in occupational therapy practice.

Friday, November 9th

7:30 am – Registration begins

7:30 am – Exhibit Hall opens

7:30 am – 8:30 am Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall

8:30 am – 10:00 am Concurrent Short Courses F1 The Role of Occupational Therapy with Relationship Dynamics After Traumatic Brain Injury and Spinal Cord Injury

Presenters: Mark Kovic, OTD, OTR/L, Elizabeth Lang, OTS-II, Kelli Villiers, OTS-II & Katie Wodziak, OTS-II Content Area: Adult Physical Disabilities Target Audience: Entry Level Course Description: Persons with TBI and SCI experience significant changes in the dynamics of their marriage in the areas of roles, emotions, communication, finances, and participation in shared interests together. This presentation incorporates results from a research study which explored the changes in roles for the person injured as well as how this related to OT practitioner perceptions of their roles in this process. The relevance of the results and potential implications will be addressed.

F2 Introduction to Lymphedema Treatment Strategies

Presenter: Megan Kral, MS OTR/L, CLT , Brenda Koverman OTR/L Content Area: Adult Physical Disabilities Target Audience: Entry Level Course Description: This presentation will address the growing number of cases involving patients who suffer from the debilitating effects of lymphedema; a chronic disease affecting the lymphatic system. This disease is becoming more prevalent in the United States due to a variety of causes. Occupational therapists can provide evidence based interventions across settings to improve the quality of life of patients affected with upper and lower extremity lymphedema. The objectives of this lecture are to define lymphedema, evaluate the signs and symptoms of the condition, and determine appropriate treatment and referrals for patients with lymphedema.

F3 Expanding the Role of OT: Promoting Self-determination Through IEP Participation for Students with Severe Disabilities

Presenters: Theresa Carlson Carroll, OTR/L & Mary (Betsey) Tallon, MEd, OTR/L Content Area: Schools Target Audience: Intermediate Course Description: Current research reveals that while the number of students participating in IEP meetings has increased, students with severe disabilities are the group least likely to participate in IEP meetings (Wagner et al., 2012). Occupational therapists’ skills in developing an occupational profile and implementing client-centered assessment and intervention provide a unique resource to schools interested in increasing self-determination among their students. This presentation will describe the process led by occupational therapists to increase the participation of students with severe disabilities, including autism, cognitive impairment, and emotional/behavior disorders, in IEP meetings at a therapeutic school. Background on self-determination theories, specific examples of methods for including all students with disabilities, and advocacy strategies for occupational therapists will be presented.

F4 Managing Upper Extremity Nerve Injuries

Presenters: Susanne Higgins, MHS, OTR/L, CHT & Dana Lingle, MHS, OTR/L, CHT Content Area: Adult Physical Disabilities, Hand Rehabilitation Target Audience: Entry Level, Intermediate Course Description: This course is designed for the therapist who is not an upper extremity specialist. It will present relevant anatomy, common compressive neuropathies with treatment rationale, techniques and orthoses. Current evidence and case studies will be used to support clinical decision making.

Friday, November 9th (continued)

8:30 am – 10:00 am Concurrent Short Courses (continued)

F5 Breaking Barriers: Bringing OT to the Ukraine Through Service Learning

Presenters: Elizabeth Wittbrodt, MHS, OTR/L, Elizabeth Wanka, DrOT, OTR/L, James Hristodoulopoulos, MOTS, LaTesha Terrell, MOTS & Martine Turner, MOTS, Judy Martinez, MOTS, Tricia Willis, MOTS, Lindsey Mariscal, MOTS Content Area: Community Practice, Education Target Audience: Entry Level Course Description: This presentation will describe an international service learning immersion experience using a Service Learning Model to discuss this experience. Experiential learning, photographs, and narratives will be used to lead discussion.

F6 Making the Leap Successfully: Student to New Practitioner

Presenter: Rachel Dargatz, OTD, OTR/L Content Area: General Target Audience: Entry Level Course Description: Graduation -- check! NBCOT -- check! What's the next step? Finding a job and transitioning from student to practitioner! Learn what benefits are available to you and how to negotiate. Successful transition also involves staying connected to the larger OT network. Find ways that you can be involved at the local, state, and national levels as well as within your practice setting to continue best practice for your clients and maintain your passion for occupational therapy!

10:15 am – 11:45 am Keynote Address

“Looking Back As We Move Forward”

Keynote Speakers: Kristin Winston, PhD, OTR/L & Tammy Bickmore, OTD, OTR/L

This keynote address will explore topics and themes within the Eleanor Clarke Slagle Lecture Series as they relate to the foundational knowledge and basic tenets of occupational therapy and current practice. While looking back at the profession of occupational therapy through the lens of the profession's most celebrated educators, authors, and clinicians, conference attendees will be encouraged to think innovatively as they move forward to face the challenges and opportunities of our ever-changing profession.

Kristin Winston is an assistant professor at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL in the

Occupational Therapy program. Kristin earned her BS degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of New Hampshire in 1986 and a M.Ed. in Early Childhood Special Education from the University of Vermont in 1990. In 2008 she earned a PhD in Occupational Therapy from Nova Southeastern University. Prior to coming to NSU in 2011, Kristin worked at the University of Southern Maine and at Child Development Services of Maine. Kristin’s clinical practice has been focused on working with children and their families and for the last 15 years has specialized in working in early intervention particularly with children with feeding and eating concerns.

Tammy Bickmore is a professor at the University of Southern Maine in Lewiston, Maine in the Masters in

Occupational Therapy Program. Tammy earned her initial AS degree in Occupational Therapy from Manchester Community College and both her BS and MS degrees in OT from the University of New Hampshire. She recently completed her OTD from Chatham University in 2011. For the past 24 years, Tammy has worked with adults in a variety of physical and mental health practice settings. She also worked in several management and leadership positions in New England before moving back to her birth state of Maine. Tammy co-owns New England Care Services, LLC, a private practice providing quality outpatient and consultation services with a focus on geriatric care including care for persons with dementia and their family/support systems.

Friday, November 9th (continued)

11:45 am – 12:45 pm Exhibits and Boxed Lunches in Exhibit Hall

12:45 pm – 1:45 pm Poster Session P1 Elderly Adults Adapting To Life Following The Loss Of A Spouse: A Narrative Exploration

Presenters: Emily K. Simpson, MS, OTR/L, Heather Cuthbert, OTS-II, Elizabeth Lynch, OTS-II, & Mary Jo Ryan, OTS-II P2 Women With MS And The Occupational Therapists Who Treat Them: Experiences Of Sexual Dissatisfaction, Quality

Of Life, And Sexual Rehabilitation Presenters: Asfia Mohammed, OT-IIB & Corryn Moorman, OT-IIB

P3 Executive Function And Participation Patterns In Children Who Are Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Presenter: Lauren Stone, MSOT/S

P4 A Novel Therapy Approach To Lymphedema Management In Upper Extremity Amputations Presenter: Katie Polo, MHS, OTR/L, CLT-LANA

P5 Effectiveness of Inpatient Hospital Stays for Self-catheterization Independence for Children with Spina Bifida Presenter: Rachel Galant, OTR/L

P6 AARP MI Homefit: What Is It? Presenters: Debra Lindstrom, PHD, OTRL & Karen Kafantaris, BS

P7 Educating Parents About Ways to Support ADLs for Children with Autism: Clinical Application of Behavior Modification Presenter: Leah Dunleavy, M.A., BCBA, OTR/L

P8 Developing an Occupational Profile With Young Children Using Photovoice Methods Presenters: Wanda Mahoney, PHD, OTR/L, Elia Ayala-Castellanos, MOTS, James Hristodoulopoulos, MOTS, April Lewis, MOTS, Pamela Osisioma, MOTS, Paola Soares, MOTS & Wendy Yoder, MOTS

P9 Pediatric Constraint-induced Movement Therapy: Group Treatment Case Studies Presenter: Erin Luy, MSOT, OTR/L

P10 Multimodal Interventions Demonstrate Potential For Treating Fibromyalgia Pain and Fatigue Presenters: Nicole Paneque, BS, OTS & Annie Nekoliczak, BS, OTS

P11 Strategies To Improve Self-regulation In Children Presenters: Becky O'connell, OTS & Maggie Yates, OTS

P12 Operation Sort Through My Stuff: The Key To Success Starts At Home Presenters: April Lewis, MOTS, Iesha Barton, MOTS, Leslie Roundtree, DHS, MBA, OTR/L

P13 Electrical Stimulation Improves Upper Extremity Function In Children With Neurological Deficits Presenters: Mary Pearson, OTS & Catherine Ruiz, OTS

P14 Tales From The Ukraine: A Service Learning Experience Presenters: Melanie Ellexson, DHSC, MBA, OTR/L, FAOTA, Kathleen Brown, OTS, Kathleen Needham, OTS, Erin O'Brian, OTS, & Caron Schranz, DrOT, MOT, OTR/L

P15 Establishing OT In Ecuador - An Update On Collaborative Efforts For Children With Disabilities Presenter: Mark Kovic, OTD, OTR/L

2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Concurrent Workshops

F7 Licensure: Help Decide Future Modifications and Clarifications

Presenters: Nancy Richman, OTR/L, Patrick Bloom, OTR/L,FAOTA, Peggy Nelson, OTR/L & Maureen Mulhall Content Area: General Target Audience: Intermediate Course Description: The Act that defines Occupational Therapy in the State of Illinois will be reauthorized in 2014. We will be discussing the changes that we would like to incorporate and need to have involvement of therapists that work in a variety of service settings. Come express your ideas and learn how you can be involved in this important initiative and what it will mean to your practice.

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2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Concurrent Workshops (continued) F8 ACT, Japanese Psychology, and Occupational Therapy

Presenter: James Hill, OTR/L Content Area: Mental Health Target Audience: Intermediate Course Description: Participants will develop an understanding of powerful evidence-based approaches through experiential learning. Participants will receive an overview of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Morita Therapy. They will be involved in experiential learning techniques, and discuss application of these evidence-based approaches to a variety of populations.

F9 Putting the Pieces Together: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Evaluation and Treatment of Children with Autism Presenter: Lauren Milton, OTD, OTR/L Content Area: Early Intervention, Pediatrics, Schools Target Audience: Entry Level, Intermediate Course Description: This workshop is designed to provide the participant with a general overview of factors, both intrinsic and extrinsic, that influence the participation and performance of children with autism. It will also cover the evaluation and treatment of children with autism using a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach. Intrinsic factors encompass cognitive, psychological, physiological, motor, and sensory elements, while extrinsic factors include social support, culture, assistive technology, and the physical environment. This workshop explores these factors and how they impact children with autism and their families. Participants will learn about the components of a team approach to meeting the needs of this population.

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Concurrent Short Courses

F10 Improving Occupational Performance Following a Hemispherectomy Presenters: Megan Dammann, OTR/L & Mark Kovic, OTD, OTR/L Content Area: Pediatrics Target Audience: Intermediate Course Description: Persons with hemispherectomies present a unique challenge to occupational therapy professionals. A typical presentation may include an array of functional limitations contralaterally which impact functional performance. Additionally, there is sparse evidence to guide clinical decisions for treatment and outcomes for this condition or implications for best practice. This presentation utilizes a case example to describe a systematic approach which yielded improvements in performance of ADL’s.

F11 Sexuality: Is It an Overlooked ADL? Presenter: Marissa Dastice, MOT, OTR/L Content Area: Adult Physical Disabilities, Education Target Audience: Entry Level Course Description: The overall goal of this course is to demonstrate the link between participation in research and the development of a thorough education program that meets a vital need within the OT and consumer community. This course will review a pilot research study conducted to determine the perceptions of both OT’s and their clients with spinal cord injuries regarding various aspects of sexual rehabilitation services. Based off of the findings in the research, an evidence- based education program was developed and will be reviewed.

F12 Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome: An Invisible Illness Presenter: Janet Adcox, OTR/L, C/NDT Content Area: General, Adult Physical Disabilities, Mental Health, Schools Target Audience: Entry Level Course Description: It is estimated that at least 500,000 individuals are affected by Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome in the United States. Many of these individuals are undiagnosed. Many in the health care community are not aware of this syndrome. As occupational therapists we are sure to encounter these individuals and have much to offer them. Come and learn more about this syndrome.

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3:45 pm – 5:15 pm Concurrent Short Courses F13 Moving Forward in Mobility...An Insight into the Automotive Mobility Industry

Presenters: Jeff Roth & Gerry Davis Content Area: Adult Physical Disabilities, Technology Target Audience: Entry Level Course Description: This is an introductory course designed for health professionals and rehabilitation professionals to understand the options available for patients and clients potentially in need of automotive modifications. This course teaches professionals about the unique processes involved in evaluating and purchasing appropriate automotive options and the process involved in obtaining a driver evaluation for those aspiring to drive.

F14 The Nuts and Bolts of QR Codes

Presenter: Mary Bettlach, MPH, OTR/L Content Area: General Target Audience: Entry Level Course Description: QR (Quick Response) codes are rapidly emerging in the advertising world, and savvy OTs are likewise finding creative uses in their practice. This session will explore the use of QR codes for OTs. Using personal devices, participants will learn how to scan and read already existing QR codes, the types of content which can be contained and how to create these codes. Participants should bring a personal computer, smartphone and/or iTechnology device.

F15 Traveling Light: How to Do a Lot with the Fewest Items

Presenters: Dorothy Straughter, MS/OTR-L & Ross Armentha, OTR-L Content Area: Early Intervention Target Audience: Advanced Course Description: Therapists who travel to the home therapeutic arena are often weighed down with numerous articles to perform their skill. There is a way to provide quality intervention without bringing a multitude of items. This workshop will demonstrate a multitude of ways to make use of a few choice items that cost less and are easy to find.

Saturday, November 10th

7:30 am – Registration begins

7:30 am – Exhibit Hall opens

7:30 am – 8:30 am Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall

8:00 am – 8:50 am Roundtable Discussions in Exhibit Hall There are several important issues facing occupational therapy practice in Illinois – issues that affect all areas of practice (school-based, early intervention, physical disabilities, mental health, community, geriatrics, etc.). Please join us for conversation, information sharing and networking in these roundtable discussions with colleagues and the ILOTA leaders. (CE credit)

9:00 am – 10:30 am Concurrent Short Courses S1 How Do You Measure Entry Level Competency?

Presenters: Lavonne St. Amand, MPH, OTR/L, Lisa Knecht Sabres, DHS,OTR/L & Minetta Wallingford, MHS,OTR/L Content Area: Administration, Education, General Target Audience: Entry Level, Intermediate, Advanced Course Description: Participants will engage in active discussion related to describing and measuring entry level practice. The AOTA fieldwork Student Performance Evaluation form will be used in conjunction with the discussion to establish levels of professional practice that will address fieldwork outcomes. A CD with resources for therapists will be provided. Maximum of 30 people.

S2 Vision Skills and Autism

Presenter: Neil Margolis, Developmental Optometrist Content Area: Pediatrics, Schools Target Audience: Advanced Course Description: Dr. Neil Margolis will present vision skill evaluation and treatment techniques for children on the autism spectrum. A methodology to manage atypical peripheral vision use and to promote central vision processing for attention and learning will be presented.

S3 Occupational Therapy Perspective on the Use of Robotics as a Means of Rehabilitation

Presenters: Rachel Sotelo, OTS-II, Kelly Anderson, OTS-II, Heather Harman, OTS-II, & Mark Kovic, OTD, OTR/L Content Area: Adult Physical Disabilities Target Audience: Intermediate Course Description: This presentation will focus on the topic of the use of robotic therapy as a means to rehabilitate stroke survivors. The purpose of this presentation is to highlight the current research that has been done on robotic therapy and to explore occupational therapy personnel’s perspectives on the use of this intervention strategy. Additionally, the implications and significance of robotic therapy for occupational therapy will be discussed.

S4 Special Gifts Theatre: A Non-Traditional Approach to Occupational Therapy

Presenters: James Taylor, OTR/L & Jenni Von Tobel Content Area: Community Practice, Developmental Disabilities, General, Mental Health, Pediatrics, Schools Target Audience: Entry Level, Intermediate, Advanced Course Description: In this workshop, you will learn about the unique role OT plays in the success of children and adults with special needs in a non-traditional setting like Special Gifts Theatre. You will take away creative ideas on how you might include theatre and/or performance in your own practice and perhaps expand your view on potential goal areas. Discussion on how this approach can be used in both school based and clinical settings will be included. Some of the goal areas will include classroom participation, following directions, turn taking, as well as the more clinical goal areas such as core strength, endurance, and mobility. Special Gifts Theatre places strong emphasis on a team based approach, therefore discussion on the role of occupational therapy as a member of the team to increase socialization, eye contact, peer relationships, and most importantly self confidence will take place.

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9:00 am – 10:30 am Concurrent Short Courses (continued)

S5 Office Ergonomics Training Session Presenter: Holly Lusa, MOT, OTR/L, CHT Content Area: General, Hand Rehabilitation, Work Rehabilitation Target Audience: Entry Level Course Description: The purpose of this office ergonomics training session is to expand the knowledge of occupational therapists and assistants in the field of office ergonomic evaluations. General principles of ergonomics and common musculoskeletal disorders in relation to the office will be discussed. Solutions will be provided. Postural adjustment and stretching will also be discussed as preventative measures.

S6 Succession Planning: Key Elements in Leading Change for the Future

Presenter: Peggy Nelson, OTR/L Content Area: General Target Audience: Entry Level, Intermediate, Advanced Course Description: Strong leadership skills are needed to support our profession throughout healthcare reform. Members of the ILOTA Board will discuss the strategic plan for the organization, incorporating strategies for succession planning in the association, setting goals in line with AOTA’s Centennial Vision, and looking forward to future healthcare changes affecting occupational therapy. This will be an interactive session focused on increasing innovation in the creation of new opportunities for face-to-face and virtual engagement of Illinois practitioners.

10:45 am – 12:15 pm Concurrent Short Courses

S7 Legislate This!: Ensuring OT's Voice at Every Healthcare Table Presenter: Rachel Dargatz, OTD, OTR/L Content Area: General Target Audience: Entry Level Course Description: Occupational therapy has a wide scope of practice and is a profession that is under-recognized and under-utilized. How can we increase our awareness and our opportunity in a world that is trying to cut healthcare costs and balance budgets? Learn the current opportunities and challenges before OT in public policy (across the lifespan and settings) as well as practical, real life ways to contact your legislators, form rapport and a relationship, and be an advocate for your profession.

S8 Transgender Women: Potential Role for Occupational Therapy During Gender Affirmation Process

Presenter: Emily K. Simpson, MS, OTR/L Content Area: Mental Health Target Audience: Entry Level Course Description: This course describes the results of a mixed methods study of the experiences and needs of transgender women during the gender affirmation (transition) process. Findings suggest that comprehensive rehabilitation services, including occupational therapy, both prior to and throughout the transition process may enhance adaptation to the new gender role and adoption of new and complementary roles and occupations.

S9 Implementation of a Fall Prevention Program for Neurologically Involved Rehabilitation Clients

Presenters: Brenda Canning, OTR/L & Isabel Marquez, MOT, OTR/L Content Area: Adult Physical Disabilities Target Audience: Advanced Course Description: An interdisciplinary fall prevention program that can be implemented in an inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation program, or a community setting for client's with neurological conditions will be described. Literature from Fall Prevention Programs for the elderly will be reviewed as well as the few programs that have been studied in the rehabilitation population. Areas targeted in our fall prevention program include deficit awarenss activities and functional task observation and analysis by participants, functional strength and mobility including floor recovery.

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10:45 am – 12:15 pm Concurrent Short Courses (continued) S10 Taking the Leap from Task Analysis to Ergonomics Programming

Presenter: Karen Shaw, OTR/L, CDRS Content Area: Work Rehabilitation Target Audience: Intermediate Course Description: Occupational therapy professionals are highly trained in, and experts in use of, task analysis making us prime candidates to work in the ergonomics field. However, making the jump from identifying risks and recommending modifications to developing a full-fledged ergonomics program is where many OT’s fall short. This program is designed to help OT’s improve their service offerings in the human factors field, gain approval for funding and program expansion, and construct reports that human resources and safety professionals require.

S11 The Process of Learning to Write for Publication

Presenter: Laura Vanpuymbrouck, OTR/L Content Area: General Target Audience: Entry Level Course Description: The Centennial Vision for AOTA states that "We envision that occupational therapy is a powerful, widely recognized, science-driven, and evidence-based profession with a globally connected and diverse workforce meeting society's occupational needs". If we are to achieve this vision each clinician must challenge themselves to embrace the individual components of the statement. Learning to write for professional publication is a means to that end but many working clinicians have limited knowledge in how to begin this process. This short course will discuss topics for publication, identify pathways and strategies for publication and finally share in detail a first time submitter's steps in submitting to a peer reviewed journal.

S12 Clinical Reasoning: Informing Occupational Therapy Practice Decisions for Individuals with Sensory Processing

Disorder Presenter: Belinda Anderson, M.ED., M.S., OTR/L Content Area: Early Intervention, Pediatrics, Schools Target Audience: Advanced Course Description: Learn about the various types of clinical reasoning that were used by the researcher, along her journey from novice to expert practitioner,when treating her clients who have sensory processing disorder. This presentation is part of her capstone project for the doctorate degree in occupational therapy (DrOT). The capstone project was a qualitative research design known as autoethnograpy.

12:30 pm – 2:00 pm Annual ILOTA Awards Luncheon and Business Meeting

2:15 pm – 5:15 pm Concurrent Workshops

S13 Evidence-Based Treatment and Outcomes Data in Everyday Practice

Presenters: James Hill, OTR/L & Stephanie McCammon, MSOTR/L Content Area: Mental Health Target Audience: Intermediate Course Description: This presentation will include a discussion of how clinicians identified and standardized an evidence-based approach for use with adoleschents within an inpatient psychiatric setting. It will include how activities were selected, tested, and revised in the process. Clinicians will also present measurement tools that are used as part of the daily intervention and how this information is used to create meaningful outcomes data.

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2:15 pm – 5:15 pm Concurrent Workshops (continued) S14 The Role of Occupational Therapy in Adult Burn Rehabilitation : A Framework for Clincians

Presenters: Mark Kovic, OTD, OTR/L, Nina Hartmann, MOT, OTR/L, Melissa Lane, MS, OTR/L & Kristi Turner, OTR/L, CKATP, MSCS Content Area: Adult Physical Disabilities Target Audience: Intermediate Course Description: This presentation will address "best practice" for adult rehabilitation accross the continuum of care. A case example will be utilized to illustrate the various aspects of occupational therapy in a variety of settings including acute, inpatient, and day rehabilitation. Implications for clinical practice will be discussed.

S15 Vision Therapy Made Simple

Presenter: Beth Sullivan, MS,OTR/L Content Area: Adult Physical Disabilities, Geriatrics Target Audience: Entry Level, Intermediate Course Description: Vision is our primary sense and impacts an individual's ability to perform instrumental ADL tasks. Many occupational therapists address vision but do not feel comfortable providing intervention in this area. This session will provide the tools needed to evaluate vision for persons with low vision and persons with CNS damage to improve therapist's comfort in evaluating and providing vision therapy.

S16 Measuring Community Receptivity Using the Community Health Environment Checklists

Presenters: Jessica Dashner, OTD OTR/L, Lisa Garrett, OTD/S & David Gray, PhD Content Area: General Target Audience: Entry Level Course Description: The Community Health Environment Checklists (CHECs) are objective measurement tools designed to assess the accessibility of the environment in terms of physical and social elements for people with disabilities. This presentation will describe the development of the CHECs and will train participants to administer three versons of the CHECs in their community (CHEC-Mobility, CHEC-Low Vision and CHE-Hard of Hearing). The results from the CHEC assessments can be used to create Google Maps of communities to inform people with disabilities about places they can go to increase participation.

S17 Person Centered Care: A Good Fit for Occupational Therapists

Presenters: Nancy Richman, OTR/L & Coralie Glantz, OT/L,BCG,FAOTA Content Area: Geriatrics Target Audience: Intermediate Course Description: There is a shift from a medical model to a person-centered,resident directed care social model in more home/community like environments for persons with dementia.This culture change should be embraced by occupational therapists as they design physical and social environments to promote participation and reduce the impact of challenging behaviors.

S18 Pediatric Mental Health: Theories and Interventions Presenters: Lisa Mahaffey, MS, OTR/L & Anne Kiraly-Alvarez, OTD, OTR/L Content Area: Mental Health, Pediatrics, Schools Target Audience: Entry Level, Intermediate Course Description: This presentation will highlight some theories used by the presenters when working toward mental health outcomes with the pediatric population in both clinical and school settings. Case examples of how those theories were used to guide intervention planning will also be discussed.

Hotel Information:

The conference hotel is the Hilton Lisle/Naperville located at 3003 Corporate West Drive, Lisle, IL 60532. The group code

for reservations is: CIOT. Reservations may be made by calling 1-800-552-2599 or at www.hiltonlislenaperville.com. To

reserve online, proceed to the reservations tab, enter arrival and departure dates as requested. On the right hand side

there is a column titled “Special Accounts and Rates”- please enter the group code under the “Group Code” tab. The

group name and rate should display when moving forward.

Getting There:

Public Transportation: A courtesy hotel shuttle is available to and from the Lisle Metra train station. Call ahead to the

hotel and request a pick up. The hotel phone number is 630-505-0900. For a ride back, check in with the bell desk to

schedule a time to return to the train station.

Driving: Take I-88 to the Naperville Road Exit. Turn right on Freedom Drive. Turn right on Warrenville Road. Turn right

on Corporate West Drive.

Our Conference Location – Lisle/Naperville:

Lisle, located just 25 miles west of Chicago, is home to the world-renowned Morton Arboretum. This park is situated on

1,700 acres of woodlands, wetlands, prairies, lakes and meadows. Newly renovated Downtown Lisle is a pedestrian-

friendly retail and restaurant district with beautiful prairie style streetscape. Take a stroll down the Garden Walk and

enjoy the Prairie Walk Pond.

Naperville is the oldest city in DuPage County. Naperville’s tree-lined downtown area has historic charm with a mixture

of quaint shops, well-known retail stores, antique shops, unique boutiques, and fine restaurants. The Riverwalk, with

over three miles of winding paths along the DuPage River, is one of the Midwest’s most beautifully maintained park

grounds. Other Naperville attractions include Naper Settlement and the DuPage Children’s Museum.

2012 ILOTA Conference Mail-In Registration Form

To pay by credit card, please register on-line at www.ilota.org

Last name, First name:

Home Address (including city, state & zip code):

Daytime phone #:

Evening phone #:

E-mail Address:

ILOTA membership #:

*Full Conference 2 ½ Day Registration includes up to 18.5 contact hours of continuing

education, Friday and Saturday continental breakfasts, Friday boxed lunch, and

Saturday awards luncheon.

1 Day Registration (Friday OR Saturday)**

Early Registration

Through Oct. 12

Regular Registration

Oct. 13 - Nov. 2

Onsite Registration

Nov. 3 - Nov. 10

ILOTA member $180 $205 $255

Non-member $280 $305 $355

Speaker member $130 $155 $205

Speaker non-member $230 $255 $305

Student $60 $85 $110

**1 Day Registration includes up to 7 contact hours of continuing education and meals

on day of attendance.

***1/2 Day Registration includes up to 4.5 contact hours of continuing education.

Please provide details below or notify the ILOTA office if you require a special accommodation to attend the

conference or if you have special dietary restrictions:

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Please circle the sessions that you plan to attend:

Thursday, Nov. 8 T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 T6 T7 T8

Friday, Nov. 9 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 F13 F14 F15

Saturday,

Nov. 10 S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 S10 S11 S12 S13 S14 S15 S16 S17 S18

Will you attend the Awards Luncheon and Business Meeting? Yes No

Full Conference 2 ½ Day Registration*

Early Registration

Through Oct. 12

Regular Registration

Oct. 13 - Nov. 2

Onsite Registration

Nov. 3 - Nov. 10

ILOTA member $350 $375 $425

Non-member $450 $475 $525

Speaker member $250 $275 $325

Speaker non-member $350 $375 $425

Student $100 $125 $150

½ Day Registration (Thursday ONLY)***

Early Registration

Through Oct. 12

Regular Registration

Oct. 13 - Nov. 2

Onsite Registration

Nov. 3 - Nov. 10

ILOTA member $60 $85 $110

Non-member $70 $95 $120

Student $20 $30 $50

Not an ILOTA member? Join today and save up to $100 on

conference registration!

AOTA MEMBER

OT: $70.00 OTA: $50.00

Student: $20.00

AOTA Member #:_____________ NON AOTA MEMBER

OT: $75.00 OTA: $55.00

Student: $25.00

School: ____________

Graduation Yr:____

65+/Retired/ Disability

OT: $30.00 OTA: $30.00

Payment Summary: Conference $ ___________

Membership $ ___________

Total Due $ ___________

Make check payable to ILOTA. Mail payment to:

ILOTA

PO Box 4520, Lisle, IL 60532

Contact the ILOTA office with any questions or concerns: (708) 452-7640

To pay by credit card, please register on-line at www.ilota.org