Brain Injuries

BRAIN INJURIES

Main Conference

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Orlando - Thursday, April 3 Seattle - Monday, May 5
* = Speaking in Orlando only ** = Speaking in Seattle only
7:00 a.m.	Main Conference Registration • Check-In • Exhibits
8:00	The Emotional and Behavioral Sequelae to TBI * Richard A. Hamilton, PhD ** James Nadell, PhD
9:00	Ethics and Evidence Based Practice James F. Malec, PhD, LP, ABPP-Cn, Rp
9:45	Refreshment Break • Exhibits
10:15	Strategies to Support the Return to Real Life for Individuals with TBI * Mary R.T. Kennedy, PhD, CCC ** Lyn Turkstra, PhD
11:15	Pathophysiology and Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury * W. Dalton Dietrich, III, PhD ** David A. Hovda, PhD
12:00 p.m.	Questions and Discussion Faculty Panel
12:30	Lunch Break
2:00	The Use of Medications to Maximize Outcomes for Persons with Brain Injury Efrain A. Gonzalez, PsyD, MS, Clinical Pharm, ABPP
3:00	Refreshment Break • Exhibits
3:30	Evidence-Based Use of Functional Electrical Stimulation in the Rehabilitation of Persons with CNS Damage Gad Alon, PhD, PT
4:30	Questions and Discussion Faculty Panel
5:00	Adjourn


Orlando - Friday, April 4 Seattle - Tuesday, May 6 During each Concurrent Session, multiple topics are presented simultaneously in separate rooms. Sessions are limited in size. Choices are assigned in the order received. Indicate your selections on the Registration Form.
8:00 a.m.	CONCURRENT SESSIONS #1
#11	Vocational Strategies for Persons with Brain Injury: Assessment, Goal Planning and Resolving Barriers Robert T. Fraser, PhD, CRC
#12	Treating Emotional Intelligence Following TBI * Richard A. Hamilton, PhD ** James Nadell, PhD
#13	Functional Upper Extremity Alignment for Neuromotor Re-Education Beverly Cusick, MS, PT, COF
#14	Functional Electrical Stimulation: How, When and Why to Incorporate Into a Total Treatment Plan Gad Alon, PhD, PT
#15	Endocrine Issues for Women Following TBI * Darryl Kaelin, MD ** David L. Ripley, MD, MS, CRC, FAAPM&R
#16-0	Slipping Through the Cracks: High Incidence vs. Low Identification of the School Aged Child with Brain Injury (Orlando only) Marilyn Lash, MSW
9:30	Refreshment Break • (Exhibits - Orlando Only)
10:00	CONCURRENT SESSIONS #2
#21	The Community Reintegration Two Step: Stepping Back to Keep Moving Forward Part 1: Early Intervention/Preparation James F. Malec, PhD, LP, ABPP-Cn, Rp Anne M. Moessner, MSN, RN, CRRN, CNS
#22	Management of the Agitated TBI Patient: Keeping Everyone Safe While Promoting Recovery Christopher G. Carter, PsyD
#23	Functional Torso and Lower Extremity Alignment for Balance and Gait Training Beverly Cusick, MS, PT, COF
#24	Can I Work? Can I Drive? Facilitating High Level Goals in the Brain Injury Population Michelle Tipton-Burton, MS, OTR/L
#25	Brain Injury Competencies for RN’s, PT’s, OT’s, SLP’s and Case Managers Susan Johnson, MA, CCC, CCM
#26-0	Strategies to Promote Positive Psychosocial and Behavioral Development in Students with Brain Injuries (Orlando only) Ronald C. Savage, EdD
11:30	Lunch Break
1:00 p.m.	CONCURRENT SESSIONS #3
#31	Balance and Vestibular Assessment Following Brain Injury Christopher T. Morrow, PT, NCS
#32	An Interdisciplinary Approach to Individuals Who are Slow to Recover (Part 1) * Steven Flanagan, MD ** Jeffrey Englander, MD Michelle Tipton-Burton, MS, OTR/L
#33	Working with Families in Crisis: Making Them Part of the Team Christopher G. Carter, PsyD
#34	Managing Dysphagia in Persons with Brain Injury * Amy Waite, MA, CCC-SLP ** Deanna Britton, MS, CCC-SLP, BC-ANCDS
#35	The Community Reintegration Two Step: Stepping Back to Keep Moving Forward Part 2: Post Acute Rehabilitation James F. Malec, PhD, LP, ABPP-Cn, Rp Anne M. Moessner, MSN, RN, CRRN, CNS
#36-0	Grief, Coping and Advocacy by Families of Children with Brain Injury (Orlando only) Marilyn Lash, MSW
2:30	Refreshment Break • (Exhibits - Orlando Only)
3:00	CONCURRENT SESSIONS #4
#41	Balance and Vestibular Interventions Following Brain Injury: How to Manage the Dizzy Client Christopher T. Morrow, PT, NCS
#42	Vocational Strategies (Part 2): Choosing an Effective Placement Approach Robert T. Fraser, PhD, CRC
#43	Mild TBI and Concussion: Management and Post Concussion Syndrome * Kathleen R. Bell, MD ** Peter C. Esselman, MD
#44	Practical Use of Cognitive Aids to Compensate for Memory and Organizational Deficits Post Injury * Tracey Wallace, MS, CCC-SLP ** Teresa Valois, OTR/L, ATP, CDRS
#45	An Interdisciplinary Approach to Individuals Who are Slow to Recover (Part 2) * Steven Flanagan, MD ** Jeffrey Englander, MD Michelle Tipton-Burton MS, OTR/L
#46-0	Developing Functional IEP’s for Students with Brain Injuries (Orlando only) Ronald C. Savage, EdD
4:30	Adjourn


Orlando - Saturday, April 5 Seattle - Wednesday, May 7
8:00 a.m.	The Frontal Lobe System: Its Integrative Function in the Brain * Kathleen R. Bell, MD ** Jay M. Uomoto, PhD
9:00	Blast Injuries: Implications for Polytrauma Rehabilitation * Steven G. Scott, DO ** Jay M. Uomoto, PhD
10:00	Refreshment Break
10:30	Ethics and Evidence Based Practice * Ross Zafonte, MD ** Stephen F. Larner, MD
11:15	TBI Rehabilitation by Telephone: The How’s and Why’s of Telemedicine Kathleen R. Bell, MD
12:00 p.m.	Questions and Discussion Faculty Panel
12:30	Conference Summary & Evaluation
12:45	Adjourn

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