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2016 Conference Highlights:
New this year: Friday live streaming option in Herrin, Godfrey and Springfield! Earn up to 7 contact
hours including the keynote address
2 days with 48 educational sessions on a variety of topics… something for every OT practitioner
Receive up to 14.5 contact hours of continuing education at a fraction of the cost of many CE courses
14th annual Illinois Commission on Education Institute
Friday morning: Keynote Address by Dr. Virginia Stoffel, PhD, OT, BCMH, FAOTA, AOTA President
2012-2016
Saturday afternoon: The Annual ILOTA Awards Luncheon and Business Meeting where you can
celebrate with awardees, share your voice, and learn about what is new in the state
New this year: Saturday Afternoon Plenary session with Katherine Burson, MS, OTR/L, CPRP, Chief
of Rehabilitation Services, Division of Mental Health, Illinois Department of Human Services
The Exhibit Hall where you can see new products, learn about charitable organizations, and talk with
potential employers
The association’s annual fundraising raffle to help support our student scholarship fund
Opportunities to network with occupational therapy practitioners from the entire state of Illinois
Conference Gold Sponsor
2016 Conference Bronze Sponsors:
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2016 Conference at a Glance
Friday, October 28, 2016
7:00am – 9:00am Breakfast Served (included in registration) 7:00am Registration Begins & Exhibit Hall Opens
8:00am – 9:30am Concurrent Short Courses
10:00am – 11:30am Keynote Address: Ginny Stoffel 11:30am – 12:30pm Boxed lunches available (included in registration) 12:00pm – 1:00pm SIS Roundtable Discussions
1:15pm – 2:15pm Research Platforms
2:30pm – 4:00pm Concurrent Short Courses
OR 2:30pm – 5:30pm Concurrent Workshops 4:15pm – 5:45pm Concurrent Short
Courses
6:00pm Student Networking Event 6:00pm Special Event- Naperville Halloween Lights Trolley Tour
Saturday, October 29, 2016
7:00am – 9:00am Breakfast Served (included in registration) 7:00am Registration Begins & Exhibit Hall Opens
8:00am - 9:00am Poster Sessions
9:00am – 10:30am Concurrent Short Courses
OR 9:00am – 12:00pm Concurrent Workshops 10:45am – 12:15pm Concurrent Short
Courses
12:15pm - 1:15pm Annual ILOTA Awards Luncheon and Business Meeting
1:15pm – 2:15pm Plenary Session with Katherine Burson
2:30pm – 4:00pm Concurrent Short Courses
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Friday, October 28th
7:00 am – 9:00 am Breakfast Served (included in registration)
7:00 am – Registration Begins and Exhibit Hall Opens
8:00 am – 9:30 am Concurrent Short Courses
F1 Title: Using Data to Do a Better Job
Presenter(s): James Hill OTR/L, Ruxandra Drasga OTS
Content Area(s): General, Administration
Target Audience: Entry Level, Intermediate, Advanced
Course Description: Using evidence-based approaches, data informed interventions, and outcomes
data to dramatically improve the quality of care. Examples from a mental health practice will be used
to illustrate procedures and considerations that could be applied to all practice settings. **This short
course will be live streaming at our satellite locations. **
F2 Title: Picky Eaters-problem Feeders: Understanding Sensory-behavioral Feeding Disorders in
Children and Strategies to Treat Them
Presenter(s): Smita Joshi MS, CCC-SLP
Content Area(s): Pediatrics, Early Intervention
Target Audience: Entry Level, Intermediate
Course Description: The purpose of the session is to educate participants about the normal process
of swallowing and development of feeding skills in young children. Discuss the picky eaters vs.
problem feeders and how to distinguish them. Understand the team approach and strategies to treating
sensory behavioral feeding disorders in children.
F3 Title: Effectiveness of the Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Educator Skill Enhancement Program
(OT-FESEP)
Presenter(s): Rebecca Kvasnicka MOT, OTR/L,
Contributor: Caren Schranz DrOT, MS, OTR/L
Content Area(s): Academics/Fieldwork, General
Target Audience: Entry Level, Intermediate
Course Description: The Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Educator Skill Enhancement Program
(OT-FESEP) was developed based on fieldwork educator identification of challenges and supports
needed to provide supervision to MOT Level II fieldwork students. This short course will share the
needs identified by FWEd`s and will highlight the development and implementation of the OT-
FESEP, the outcomes of the OT-FESEP, and implications for future practice. The course short will
utilize several learning activities in the OT-FESEP to engage the attendees to enhance their own
knowledge and skills in supervising Level II FW students.
F4 Title: Inclusive Practice: A Shift from Mental Illness to Mental Health
Presenter(s): Anjali Sane OTD, MA, OTR/L
Content Area(s): Schools, Pediatrics
Target Audience: Intermediate
Course Description: This short session provides the Occupational Therapy practitioner with practical
evidence based interventions to utilize in schools. It is based on concepts of inclusion, social
emotional skills, mental health versus mental illness and the use of a person, environment, occupation
model for services in a natural setting.
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Friday, October 28th (continued)
8:00 am – 9:30 am Concurrent Short Courses
F5 Title: Preparing for a Short-Term Volunteer Experience in a Developing Country
Presenter(s): Beth Sullivan MS, OTR/L
Content Area(s): Community Practice, Adult Physical Disabilities
Target Audience: Intermediate
Course Description: Occupational Therapy (OT) practitioners who volunteer for short-term medical
service trips in developing countries face many challenges, including gaining an appreciation of that
country's culture (values, economy, political, and medical systems) and an understanding of how
these factors influence the provision of OT services. This presentation will provide an overview of
global health initiatives; summarize research findings regarding short-term medical service trips;
culture and diversity; review results from a needs survey conducted with medical service trip
volunteers in Haiti; and provide practical suggestions on how OT practitioners can prepare for
involvement in a short-term medical service trip.
F6 Title: Qigong: Introducing The Ultimate OT Modality to an Inpatient Rehab Unit
Presenter(s): Regina Wolgel BS, OTR/L, IFPA-Certified Qigong Instructor, Maggie Meixell MS,
OTR/L , Megan Regan OTD, OTR/L
Contributing Authors: Brian Key MEd, CTRS, Angela Collins MS, OTR/L, Stephen Collins MPP
Content Area(s): Adult Physical Disabilities, Mental Health
Target Audience: Entry Level
Course Description: Qigong is a gentle oriental exercise that offers numerous health benefits. It was
introduced as a rehab unit group and a quality assurance (QA) study was initiated. Logistics of the
group and QA outcomes will be shared. **This course has a limit of 30 participants. Please be sure to
select course upon registration**
F7 Title: Community of Practice: Advancing Pediatric Occupational Therapy Through Collaboration,
Advocacy, And Action
Presenter(s): Michelle Ponsolle-Mays MS, OTR/L, Namrata Shah MS, OTR/L
Contributing Authors: Theresa Carlson-Carroll OTD, OTR/L, Ashley Stoffel OTD, OTR/L
Content Area(s): General, Schools
Target Audience: Intermediate
Course Description: The Illinois Early Intervention and School Community of Practice (CoP) is a
means for stakeholders to network, share ideas, build professional capacity, and discuss opportunities
for goal-directed actions related to current practice. This short course will briefly review and identify
key features and benefits of membership, present evidenced-based information pertaining to identified
topics of interest in the area of pediatric practice, discuss observed trends as well as future directions
of the CoP.
F8 Title: Prioritization of Patient Care in The Acute Care Setting
Presenter(s): Erin Zeleny MS, OTR/L, BCPR, Cheryl Esbrook OTR/L, BCPR
Content Area(s): Adult Physical Disabilities
Target Audience: Intermediate
Course Description: Occupational Therapy is gaining a larger role in the acute care setting. With
larger volumes and marginal guidelines for developing plans of care and set frequency, there is a large
discrepancy amongst acute care OTs and their set frequency. This allows for open discussion and
options for improved standardization of this process.
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10:00 am – 11:30 am Keynote Address
“Imagine the Possibilities”
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Virginia “Ginny” Stoffel PhD, OT, BCMH, FAOTA
Virginia "Ginny" Stoffel, PhD, OT, BCMH, FAOTA, served as president of the
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) from 2013-2016. Dr. Stoffel is
currently an associate professor in the Department of Occupational Science &
Technology at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, having taught there since 1981.
Previously, she served as AOTA's vice president where she was responsible for the
organization's strategic planning activities and chaired its Centennial Vision
commission. In her capacity as president, Stoffel chaired the Association's Board of
Directors, served as an ambassador for occupational therapy in the United States and
internationally, and worked to foster the development of the profession and its
members, most recently through the development of AOTA Vision 2025. She helped to
establish leadership development programs at the AOTA, and serves as a faculty for the
emerging leader and middle manager leadership institutes. Stoffel served on the Board of Trustees for the
American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF) and represented AOTA to the College of Behavioral
Health Leadership, the National Council on Behavioral Health, and is a consultant to the Recovery to Practice
Advisory Committee of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). She
continues serving AOTA on the Representative Assembly 2016-2020 representing AOTA members who live
outside of the United States, and is the AOTA Alternate Delegate to the World Federation of Occupational
Therapists (WFOT).
Dr. Stoffel earned a PhD in Leadership for the Advancement of Learning and Service from Cardinal Stritch
University in 2007, a MS in Educational Psychology from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee in 1983,
and a BA in Occupational Therapy from St. Catherine's in 1977 after graduating from St. Francis High
School in Wheaton, Illinois.
Dr. Stoffel has worked on numerous leadership and service projects with the Wisconsin Occupational
Therapy Association, AOTA and the AOTF. She has served on the AOTA Specialties Board establishing
Board Certification in Mental Health. Among many publications, Stoffel co-authored the mental health text,
Occupational Therapy in Mental Health: A Vision for Participation. Her current research and scholarly
interests focus on the needs of veterans as they transition to civilian life, the lived experience of mental health
and substance use recovery using Photovoice, servant leadership and leadership development.
Ginny and her husband, Bob, have 3 sons, Brian (and his wife, Ali, and granddaughter Lucy), Eric and
Adam. They enjoy traveling, kayaking, hiking, cooking, and playing with Lucy. Ginny regularly swims,
reads with two book clubs, and hopes to keep up her mental health advocacy long beyond her AOTA
president role.
**This keynote will be live streaming at our satellite locations. **
11:30 am – 12:30 pm Lunch Served (included in registration)
Friday, October 28th (continued)
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm SIS Roundtable Discussions
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Roundtable: Administration & Management
Topic: New Part B Evaluation Codes
Facilitator: Nancy Richman OTR/L, FAOTA
Roundtable: Assistive Technology
Topic: From 2010 to 2016: AT Trends
Facilitator: Joy Hyzny, MS, OTR/L
Roundtable: COTA
Topic: OTAs in Leadership
Facilitators: Ray Cendejas & Abigail Swidergal
Roundtable: Developmental Disabilities
Topic: TBA
Facilitator: TBA
Roundtable: Early Intervention
Topic: Strengths and weaknesses in the EI system
and OT's role in the system as regulated by the state
Facilitators: Clare Giuffrida & Christy Morrison
Roundtable: Education
Topic: Teaching resources or team based
learning/flipping the classroom
Facilitator: Gail Fisher
Roundtable: Gerontology
Topic: Occupational participation and life
satisfaction
Facilitators: Rhonda Guzman & Lisa Knecht-Sabres
Roundtable: Home & Community Health
Topic: Medicare's Pre-claim Review and Your
Practice/Documentation
Facilitator: Julie Frakes
Roundtable: Mental Health
Topic: Community-based MH OT options, now and
in the future; Child and adolescent MH- using school
settings to deliver screening and intervention
services; What the heck happened to OT in MH, and
what do we do now?
Facilitator: Debora A. Davidson, PhD, OTR/L
Roundtable: Multicultural
Topic: Occupational therapy perspectives of the
Impact that multicultural diversity has on their ability
to practice within their respective settings
Facilitator: Frederica Kennedy OTD, OT/L
Roundtable: Pediatrics
Topic: Diets and various diagnoses
Facilitators: Megan Carroll & Abigail Swidergal
Roundtable: Physical Disabilities
Topics: Orthopedic considerations in the neuro
population (shoulder preservation/myofascial
release); Achieving research determined dosages in a
clinical setting; Sharing tips and tricks for home
environment modifications/DME
Facilitator: Piper Hansen
Roundtable: Sensory Integration
Topic: Educating caregivers on sensory processing
Facilitator: Elizabeth Wanka
Roundtable: Student
Topic: Transitioning from the classroom to
fieldwork to practice; Work-life balance during
clinical rotations; Opportunities for student
leadership; Using technology to get involved in the
profession
Facilitator: Cassie Barnas and Ernie Price
Roundtable: Work and Industry
Topic: Financial stability in today’s marketplace:
avoiding pitfalls and gaining advantages
Facilitator: Susanne Higgins and Dana Lingle
Friday, October 28th (continued)
1:15 pm – 2:15 pm Research Platforms Special note about Research Platforms: Each Research Platform consists of two presentations on similar or
related topics that address current research or demonstrate application of research, followed by a Q&A
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session that will allow attendees to ask specific questions to either presenter regarding their research or
practice.
F9a Title: Roles and Routines of Homeless and Transitionally Housed Families
Presenter(s): Julie Cuba OTS-III, Megan Harris OTS-III
Contributing Authors: Jamie Angell OTS-III, Katie Nagy OTS-III, Emily K. Simpson PhD, OTR/L
Content Area(s): Community Practice, Mental Health
Target Audience: Student, Entry Level
Course Description: This presentation describes the findings of a phenomenological research study
that explored how residential instability impacts the roles and routines of homeless and transitionally
housed families. Findings suggest that, in addition to the impact that homelessness has on the family
system, disruptions to valued roles and routines may persist as families navigate the continuum of
supportive housing. This often results from rules and restrictions of housing institutions that limit
family autonomy and prioritize productive occupations and instrumental activities of daily living over
leisure. Occupational therapy practitioners can support homeless and transitionally housed families
through advocacy, family and staff member education, and intervention to facilitate adjustment to role
transitions and development of new routines.
F9b Title: An Exploration of the Parenting Experiences of Trans Women
Presenter(s): Elizabeth Thometz OTS-III, Yen Le OTS-III , John Patrico OTS-III, Emily K.
Simpson PhD, OTR/L
Content Area(s): General, Mental Health
Target Audience: Student, Entry Level
Course Description: This presentation describes the findings of a phenomenological research study
that explored how trans women experience transitions within the parent role throughout gender
confirmation. Findings suggest that because of the value of and pride within the parent role, trans
women may negotiate the expression of their gender identity for an extensive period of time, fearing
rejection by their children and eventual role loss. To address the overall lack of resources available to
trans parents, occupational therapy practitioners can develop community support programming and
facilitate parental role adaptations throughout gender confirmation.
F10a Title: Effectiveness of Home Modifications for Reducing Falls in Community Dwelling, Older Adults
Presenter(s): Rachel Luangdilok M.ED, Eva Jarek B.S., Kent Bubel M.S.
Contributing Authors: Susan Magasi Ph.D, Jennifer Friesema OTD, OTR/L, Elizabeth W. Peterson
Ph.D
Content Area(s): Geriatrics, Community Practice
Target Audience: Entry Level
Course Description: The purpose of this presentation is to provide an overview of the existing
literature of occupational therapy and home modifications for fall prevention in community dwelling,
older adults. The presentation will also touch on the cost-effectiveness of the intervention. In addition,
we will highlight OT's distinct value to this area of practice. **This research platform will be live
streamed at our satellite location**
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1:15 pm – 2:15 pm Research Platforms (continued) F10b Title: Inter-rater Reliability of a Non-Standardized Assessment of Cognition
Presenter(s): Sarah L. Austin PHD, OTR/L, Christine Bumgardner MOTS , Jason Ellis MOTS,
Shardae Lott MOTS, Musu Coker MOTS, Ziena Chan MOTS
Content Area(s): Geriatrics, General
Target Audience: Intermediate
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Course Description: Occupational therapists frequently use non-standardized assessments in their
practice, but researchers rarely examine the psychometric properties of these assessments. We
examined the inter-rater reliability of non-standardized assessments based on Allen’s scale of
cognition by rating observations of videos of individuals with dementia. Based on the results of this
study, we will discuss the role of non-standardized assessments with participants. **This research
platform will be live streamed at our satellite location**
F11a Title: A Qualitative Study of Community Participation in Young Adults with Intellectual And
Developmental Disabilities
Presenter(s): Molly Bathje MS, OTR/L, Laura Cuttone OTS , Michelle Martin OTS, Kathleen
McGahon OTS, Madeline Minogue OTS
Content Area(s): Developmental Disabilities, Academics/Fieldwork
Target Audience: Entry Level
Course Description: An overview of a qualitative research project focused on the lived experience of
community participation in young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities will be
provided. Information will include the study design, data collection process, and the outcomes.
Special emphasis will be placed on the learning process from an OT student perspective.
F11b Title: Photo Adaptation of the O*NET Interest Profiler: Improving Access for Students with Special
Needs
Presenter(s): Joann Tomosieski-Peters OTR/L
Content Area(s): Schools, Developmental Disabilities
Target Audience: Entry Level
Course Description: The O*NET Interest Profiler Short Form is a text based survey used for career
exploration. Some secondary transition students have difficulty reading text. This research project
looks at face validity for the photo adaptation. This will allow students to self-administer this tool.
F12a Title: Somatosensory Interventions for The Pediatric Populations
Presenter(s): Elizabeth Kohler-Rausch OTR/L, Brooke Dudley MOT, OTR/L
Content Area(s): Pediatrics
Target Audience: Entry Level
Course Description: This systematic review explores somatosensory strategies used for varying
diagnosis within the pediatric population. Strategies such as, but not inclusive to, weighted vests,
massage, and tactile stimulation will be explored and discussed. Implications will be made for
evidence based practice.
Friday, October 28th (continued)
1:15 pm – 2:15 pm Research Platforms (continued) F12b Title: The Effects of Quantitative EEG Driven (QEEG) Low Resolution Electromagnetic
Tomography (LORETA) Z Score EEG Biofeedback On Sleep Onset, Maintenance and Daytime
Functioning in Children with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD)
Presenter(s): Linda Marshall-Kramer OTR/L BCIA-BCN, Doctoral Candidate, Renee Theiss PhD
Content Area(s): Pediatrics
Target Audience: Entry Level
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Course Description: This presentation will introduce the field of Occupational Therapy to an
emerging practice area using evidenced based EEG Biofeedback in order to improve regulatory
behaviors and daytime functioning.
F13a Title: Early Implementation of an Orthosis for The Hemiplegic Upper Extremity: A Feasibility Study
Presenter(s): Jessica Doane-Swanson MS, OTR/L, Kevin Pritchard MS, OTR/L , Tracy Arndt PT,
DPT, NCS
Contributing Author: Elliot Roth MD
Content Area(s): Adult Physical Disabilities, General
Target Audience: Student, Entry Level, Intermediate, Advanced
Course Description: Stroke is a leading cause of serious long term disability. It is projected that the
cost of stroke care will increase 238% between 2010 and 2030; this is a larger increase than any other
medical condition. Considering the anticipated number of future stroke patients and associated cost,
there is an urgent need in stroke rehabilitation to ensure that our interventions are reliable, valid, and
effective. Currently, there are no evidence-based universal guidelines for orthosis implementation,
duration, and type in stroke rehabilitation. Lannin, Cusick, McCluskey and Herbert (2007) suggested
that the common practice of wrist splinting should be discontinued. Despite the conflicting evidence
surrounding orthoses, a recent survey reported that 85% of Occupational Therapists utilize orthoses
commonly in their stroke rehabilitation protocols. We are completing a feasibility study that is
evaluating the early implementation of a novel static orthosis that incorporates the shoulder, elbow,
wrist, and fingers and provides end range positioning to the hemiplegic upper extremity post-stroke.
F13b Title: Exploration of Therapists’ Use of Kinesiotaping Techniques To Manage Persistent Edema
After Hand Surgery
Presenter(s): Susan Charnley DROT, MS OTR/L, CHT
Contributing Authors: Catherine Brady EdD, OTR/L, Melanie Ellexson DHSc, MBA, OTR/L,
FAOTA
Content Area(s): Hand Rehabilitation, General
Target Audience: Entry Level, Intermediate, Advanced
Course Description: The purpose of this presentation is to describe the results of a survey which
explored clinicians' use of kinesiotaping techniques to decrease a client's persistent edema after hand
surgery. This internet based survey was initially administered to members of the Chicago Metro Hand
Study group, and snowballing was encouraged to increase its distribution. Results pertaining to
indications for use of kinesiotaping techniques, frequency of use, common methods and applications,
preferred brands, and also the clinician's' impression of the effectiveness of these techniques will be
presented.
Friday, October 28th (continued)
1:15 pm – 2:15 pm Research Platforms (continued) F14a Title: Self-management Routines of People with Serious Mental Illness
Presenter(s): Ifraj D. Watts OTS-III, Shelley J. Kraus OTS-III , Emily K. Simpson PhD, OTR/L
Content Area(s): Mental Health, Community Practice
Target Audience: Student, Entry Level
Course Description: This presentation describes the findings of a phenomenological research study
that explored the experiences of individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) related to self-
management routines that support recovery. Findings suggest that over time, people with SMI
develop role identity as self-managers and that internalization of this role is foundational to recovery.
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By intentionally incorporating the daily occupations of self-management into their routines,
individuals with SMI may enhance self-determination for recovery.
F14b Title: Fostering Self-determination: Preliminary Results of an Action Research Project That
Considers a Disability Studies Approach to Supporting People with Psychiatric Disabilities.
Presenter(s): Lisa Mahaffey PHD(C), OTR/L, FAOTA
Content Area(s): Mental Health, Community Practice
Target Audience: Advanced
Course Description: This short course will explore preliminary results of a participatory action
research project in which mental health service users and providers come together to explore
disability, the power relationship and access to self-determination in community mental health.
F15a Title: Living with A Changed Body: Perceptions of Impact On Occupational Identity and Engagement
in Meaningful Occupations
Presenter(s): Sarah Saffran OTS, Elisabeth Kraus OTS, Jastine Dumlao OTS, Katie Polo DHS,
OTR/L, CLT-LANA
Contributing Author: Mark Kovic OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Content Area(s): Adult Physical Disabilities, General
Target Audience: Student, Entry Level
Course Description: This presentation describes the findings of a qualitative study. The study
explored how a change to the physical body affects a person’s engagement in occupations and their
occupational identity.
F15b Title: Exploration of Social Participations as Viewed by Occupational Therapy Practitioners and
Community Members Post Stroke
Presenter(s): Catherine Brady ED.D, OTR/L, Cara Buchanan MOTS , Amber Cahue MOTS, Ken
Collins MOTS, Bryan Louff MOTS, Radhika Patel MOTS, Tracy Rampick MOTS
Content Area(s): Community Practice, Adult Physical Disabilities
Target Audience: Entry Level
Course Description: Exploration of the importance of social participation for persons living in the
community, post stroke, from the perspective of the community participants and occupational therapy
practitioners.
Friday, October 28th (continued)
1:15 pm – 2:15 pm Research Platforms (continued) F16a Title: Understanding The Lived Experience of Hispanic/Latino Parents of Children with Autism
Presenter(s): Nadia Marasti OTS, Sara Grossenbacher OTS, Mayra Romero OTS
Contributing Author: Anne Kiraly-Alvarez OTD, OTR/L
Content Area(s): Pediatrics, Early Intervention
Target Audience: Student, Entry Level, Intermediate
Course Description: As client-centered professionals, it is important for occupational therapists who
work with children to understand how parent perspectives influence the implementation of services,
family routines, and parental self-efficacy. Occupational therapists need to be sensitive to their client’s
culture because parental perspectives and family dynamics are influenced by cultural norms and values.
This presentation will review the results of a recent study that explored the lived experience of
Hispanic/Latino parents of children with autism. Implications for OT practitioners will be discussed.
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F16b Title: Program to Facilitate Health and Well-Being of Caregivers of Children with Autism Spectrum
Disorder
Presenter(s): Divya Sood OTR/L, DeLawnia Comer- Hagans PhD, Anjali Sane OTD, OTR/L, Kaitlin
Dowling MOTS, Madisen Raider
Contributing Authors: Lauren Pranske MOTS, Katie Kozy MOTS, Alexa Citta MOTS, Alyssa Barnard
MOTS
Content Area(s): Pediatrics, Community Practice
Target Audience: Entry Level
Course Description: The purpose of the current research study is to develop and implement a community
based program that promotes health and well-being of caregivers of children with ASD. This presentation
will discuss the effectiveness of the program on the overall health and well-being of caregivers of children
with ASD.
2:30 pm – 5:30 pm Concurrent Workshops
F17 Title: Evolving Strategies in the Rehabilitation Management of the Patient in the ICU
Presenter(s): Cheryl Esbrook OTR/L, BCPR, Crystal Kemple MS, OTR/L, BCPR
Content Area(s): Adult Physical Disabilities
Target Audience: Intermediate
Course Description: This course will describe the unfortunate neuromuscular and neurocognitive
changes that can occur for patients in the ICU. We will also discuss the robust research which supports
early and aggressive occupational therapy in the critical care setting. However, practicing in the ICU can
be challenging for OT's due to both patient and environmental complexities. This session will discuss
many of the considerations, including medical devices, treatment techniques, and safety concerns to make
our interventions effective and safe for the patients OT's will encounter in the ICU.
F18 Title: Intention, Attention, and Values. How to ACT Mindfully in Acute, Primary, and Inpatient
Psychiatry Settings.
Presenter(s): Joel Bove MS, OTR/L, Lydia Royeen MOT, OTR/L
Content Area(s): Mental Health, Adult Physical Disabilities
Target Audience: Student, Entry Level, Intermediate, Advanced
Course Description: A common thread in every OT session is the skill to determine expectations for
ability to participate in a valued routine. We necessarily look to specific diagnoses as guideposts in the
process of reimagining the roles and responsibilities in a client’s life. However, at the intersection of
acute, psychiatric, and primary care settings we also see the critical nature of a client’s relationship to
illness or impairment. We can employ ACT principles to help clients create a space for purposeful life
with respect for changes in functional capacity and without letting impairments define them. **This
workshop will be live streamed at our satellite location**
Friday, October 28th (continued)
2:30 pm – 5:30 pm Concurrent Workshops (continued)
F19 Title: Providing Trauma-Informed OT Services in Early Intervention and School-based Practice
Presenter(s): Susan Cahill PHD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Karen Dilfer MS, OTR/L
Content Area(s): Pediatrics, Mental Health
Target Audience: Student, Entry Level, Intermediate
Course Description: Traumatic events strongly influence children’s development. Chronic exposure
to trauma and stress in childhood can profoundly affect an individual’s physical and mental over the
course of a lifetime. Pediatric occupational therapy practitioners can play an important role in
addressing childhood trauma at various levels of intervention. The purpose of this short course is to
provide practitioners with an understanding of how trauma influences development and to provide a
framework for trauma-informed occupational therapy services in early intervention and school
settings.
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F20 Title: Wellness & Recovery in Mental Health: Can You Imagine It?
Presenter(s): Nanette Larson BA, CRSS
Content Area(s): General, Mental Health
Target Audience: Student, Entry Level, Intermediate, Advanced
Course Description: Utilizing her personal experiences in living well with chronic migraine,
multiple sclerosis and mental health challenges, Nanette will share six foundational principles of
wellness upon which she has built her own life plan and helped others to do so as well. Utilizing her
professional experience with the State of Illinois DHS/Division of Mental Health, Nanette will
introduce audience members to a powerful self-directed tool known as the Wellness Recovery Action
Plan, originally designed by Mary Ellen Copeland, Ph.D., which has become a worldwide
phenomenon in helping individuals with chronic health conditions live happier, healthier lives.
Building upon these two components, Nanette will discuss both how occupational therapy has helped
her and how she envisions it could help others.
2:30 pm – 4:00 pm Concurrent Short Courses
F21 Title: The Role of Patient-Provider Interpersonal Communication in Facilitating Patient Participation
in Inpatient Rehabilitation
Presenter(s): Evguenia Popova B.A., OTS and Renee Taylor PhD
Content Area(s): General, Academics/Fieldwork
Target Audience: Student, Entry Level
Course Description: The session will include a discussion of: 1) Therapeutic communication as a
foundation of patient-centered care in rehabilitation; 2) The role of patient-provider interpersonal
communication in facilitating patient participation in inpatient rehabilitation, and; 3) Strategies for
management of interpersonal challenges using the Intentional Relationship Model (Taylor, 2008).
Participants will practice IRM-based interpersonal strategies in small groups using case examples.
Assessment tools for evaluating patient-provider interpersonal communication and their application in
rehabilitation will be discussed.
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Friday, October 28th (continued)
2:30 pm – 4:00 pm Concurrent Short Courses (continued)
F22 Title: Coding Occupational Therapy Services: The Current and Future Status of CPT Codes
Presenter(s): Nancy Richman OTR/L, TBD AOTA regulatory staff
Content Area(s): Administration, Geriatrics
Target Audience: Intermediate
Course Description: Outpatient occupational therapy services are paid by a coding process
established by the American Medical Association (AMA). New procedures and codes will be
established in the fall of 2017 and it will be necessary that all therapists involved in billing under the
CPT framework understand how to change their thinking, forms and documentation to support the
validity of their billing practices.
F23 Title: Caregivers’ Ability to Support Children with Developmental Delays in Play
Presenter(s): Patricia Kalvelage MS, OTR/L; Krista De Brabander, OTS; Juliette Pierce, OTS;
Sandra Price, OTS; Sara Seeber, OTS; Sara Thorpe, OTS; Britney Zichmiller, OTS
Content Area(s): Pediatrics, Early Intervention
Target Audience: Intermediate
Course Description: The purpose of this educational session is to share the educational program
developed and used with caregivers to support their child with DD in play. The results of the research
study will be shared and the attendee will have the opportunity to reflect on ways they can support
caregivers and children in play.
F24 Title: Early Engagement in The ICU with ECMO
Presenter(s): Rachel Sotelo MOT, OTR/L, Leigh Perryman MS, OTR/L
Content Area(s): Adult Physical Disabilities, General
Target Audience: Intermediate
Course Description: Occupational therapists have a vital role in treating critically ill patients
undergoing advanced medical therapies. The purpose of this presentation is to highlight current
research on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in regards to early engagement in the
ICU and its implications for occupational therapy. Occupational therapy treatment approaches for
patients receiving ECMO treatment will be discussed with accompanying case studies.
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Friday, October 28th (continued)
4:15 pm – 5:45 pm Concurrent Short Courses
F25 Title: Embracing The Evident: Using The Electronic Medical Record to Standardize Assessment Use
in Inpatient Rehabilitation
Presenter(s): Piper Hansen OTD, OTR/L, Jana Ellison MS, OTR/L, CLT
Contributing Authors: Julie Carpenter MA, CCC-SLP, Chih-Hun Chang PhD, Carey Holleran
MPT, DHS, NCS, Jennifer Moore PT, DHS, NCS, James Sliwa MD
Content Area(s): Administration, Adult Physical Disabilities
Target Audience: Intermediate
Course Description: Assessment utilization is needed to achieve the AOTA Centennial Vision and
meet the requirements of the IMPACT act. The processes to incorporate assessment data protocols
into rehabilitation to facilitate communication, guide care, evaluate effectiveness, and for outcome
benchmarking and prediction will be reviewed.
F26 Title: Pediatric Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy: A Group Approach
Presenter(s): Erin Luy MSOT, OTR/L
Content Area(s): Pediatrics, Early Intervention
Target Audience: Student, Entry Level, Intermediate, Advanced
Course Description: Constraint-induced movement therapy can be an effective technique for treating
children with hemiplegia. Using current research, a variety of methods will be discussed, as well as
assessment tools and therapeutic activities. A group model will be presented to illustrate treatment
techniques.
F27 Title: Upper Extremity Management Post CVA
Presenter(s): Marie-Claude Touchette OTR/L and Crystal Slater OTR/L
Content Area(s): Adult Physical Disabilities, Geriatrics
Target Audience: Entry Level, Intermediate, Advanced
Course Description: This session will address evidence regarding the management of the upper
extremity after stroke. We will discuss how to combine orthopedic to neurologic principles to form an
effective treatment plan for the neurologic shoulder and painful shoulder. We will review the latest
evidence regarding neuroplasticity and how it related to effective treatment strategies including
repetitive functional use of the upper extremity, electrical stimulation, electromyography, functional
orthosis, and Botox injection.
F28 Title: Servant Leadership as A Structure for A Level II Fieldwork Experience
Presenter(s): Kristin Winston PHD, OTR/L, Jason Mahilo OTR/L
Content Area(s): Academics/Fieldwork
Target Audience: Student, Entry Level, Intermediate
Course Description: Leadership theory can guide level II fieldwork education for both the fieldwork
educator and student. Servant leadership is a style that facilitates student growth and confidence. This
short course offers a structure for a scaffolded fieldwork experience tied to servant leadership
principles.
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Friday, October 28th (continued)
6:00 pm Student Networking Event
Join fellow occupational therapy students for networking and socializing!
Location within Hilton Lisle/Naperville TBA at conference
Come and meet other students, network and participate in one of two great presentations:
Interviewing and Resume Writing
By: Dr. Cynthia Haynes, OTD, M.Ed., MBA, OTR/L EBS Healthcare
Please join us as we welcome Dr. Cynthia Haynes to share her expertise on resume writing and interviewing.
This presentation will introduce clinical skills to help you begin your transition from student to clinician. In
conjunction with the student event, this presentation will serve as an opportunity to understand how to
present yourself as a professional in the field.
LinkedIn for Your Job Search
By: Holly Brasher MHRM
Palos Community Hospital
Social Media has changed the way we look for work. It has never been more important to build and maintain
a LinkedIn profile. This presentation will teach students to build a successful LinkedIn profile, showcase
their strengths, build their brand, make connections, search for jobs and utilize groups for career
advancement.
Registration: $15 per person
Food and beverages will be provided
6:00 pm Special Event
Naperville Halloween Lights Trolley Tour
All aboard the Naperville Trolley & Tours spooky as we tour through Naperville and enjoy local light
displays and decorations.
Exact meeting point information will be provided with your registration packet. Pick up and drop off will be
at the hotel.
Registration: $20 per person
Includes 90 minute trolley tour, beverages and light snack on the trolley.
A portion of your ticket fee will be donated to our ILOTPAC. Limited seating available.
Friday Live Streaming
Herrin, Godfrey and Springfield
Location information coming soon
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7:00am
8:00am - 9:30am
10:00 am – 11:30 am
11:30am – 1:15pm
1:15pm-2:15pm
2:30-5:30 Workshop
Check in begins
Short Course F1 - Using Data to Do a Better Job
Keynote Address Dr. Virginia “Ginny” Stoffel PhD, OT, BCMH, FAOTA
Lunch on your own
Research Platforms
F10a Effectiveness of Home Modifications for Reducing Falls in Community
Dwelling, Older Adults.
and
F10b Inter-rater Reliability of a Non-Standardized Assessment of Cognition
F18 - Intention, Attention, and Values. How to ACT Mindfully in Acute, Primary,
and Inpatient Psychiatry Settings
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Saturday, October 29th
7:00 am – 8:30 Breakfast Served (included in registration)
7:00 am – Registration Begins & Exhibit Hall Opens
8:00 am – 9:00 am Poster Session
P1 Title: Using Clinical Reasoning in Early Intervention
Presenter(s): Dr. Belinda Anderson DROT, M.ED., OTR/L
Content Area(s): Pediatrics, Schools
Target Audience: Intermediate
Course Description: This poster will foster evidence-based practice in occupational therapy for early
intervention. Clinical reasoning combined with the Illinois Early Intervention principles empowers the
occupational therapy framework: domain and process. Participants will engage in group discussions and
activities, look at treatment videos and role-play activities used with babies and toddlers for building skills
in play, activities of daily living and learning
P2 Title: The Distinct Value of Occupational Therapy in Supported Employment of Adults With Intellectual
Disabilities
Presenter(s): Katie Coakley OTS, Kimberly Bryze PhD, OTR/L
Content Area(s): Developmental Disabilities, Community Practice
Target Audience: Student, Entry Level, Intermediate
Course Description: This poster presents the findings of a research study on the unique contribution and
distinct value of occupational therapy in supported employment of adults with intellectual disability (ID).
This was accomplished via a case study of two job coaches and two supported employees with embedded
qualitative and quantitative data. Researchers interviewed job coaches and supported employees,
performed workplace observations, designed and implemented intervention, and re-evaluated the work
performance of supported employees.
P3 Title: Examining the Impact of Transitioning into Assisted Living on Leisure Participation
Presenter(s): Erica Del Rosario, OTS, Amanda Erb OTS
Contributing Authors: Nathaniel Krumdick Ph.D, Malgorzata Rozko OTS, Lisa Knecht-Sabres DHS,
OTR/L Content Area(s): Geriatrics, General
Target Audience: Student, Entry Level
Course Description: The purpose of this poster is to summarize results from a mixed method study that
examined the impact of transitioning into an assisted living (AL) facility on leisure participation. This
study investigated: (1) what types of leisure activities are maintained; (2) what types of leisure activities
have ceased; and (3) if there is an overall change in engagement of leisure pursuits after moving into an
assisted living center. This study also explored the barriers and supports of engagement in leisure as
identified by the residents.
P4 Title: Exploring the Subjective Dimension of Everyday Activities for Individuals in Addiction Recovery:
An Application of Being, Becoming, And Belonging
Presenter(s): Brad Egan OTD, MA, CADC, OTR/L, PHD(C), Evelyn Gamboa OTS, Meaghan
McMahan OTS
Content Area(s): Mental Health, Community Practice
Target Audience: Student, Entry Level, Intermediate
Course Description: The purpose of this poster presentation is to provide an occupational perspective of
health on the daily lives of individuals in addiction recovery. Moreover, the presentation aims to highlight
the importance of the subjective dimension of occupation and the limitations of the self-care, work, and
leisure taxonomy.
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8:00 am – 9:00 am Poster Session (continued) P5 Title: Positivity with Purpose: Improving Workplace Wellness
Presenter(s): Kathryn Hampel MOT/S, Gianna Caponera MOT/S, Regan Clementi MOT/S, Victoria
Grovas MOT/S, Molly Maloney MOT/S, and Anna McIlwane OTS
Contributing Authors: Rod Hoevet Psy. D, Jeanne Eichler MOT, OTR/L, MT
Content Area(s): Community Practice, Mental Health
Target Audience: Entry Level
Course Description: Our community wellness program Positivity with Purpose focuses on conflict and
stress management among staff in the workplace. By aiming to improve respect, communication, and
collaboration among the staff, this program will improve the employee’s holistic wellness. The program
will implement a bulletin board that seeks to utilize good humor, teamwork exercises, and employee
positive interaction in order to create workplace wellness. Occupational science concepts- such as
wellness, internal locus of control, and habits- were utilized in the design of Positivity with Purpose. This
presentation will highlight areas of employee relations that are lacking in the workplace and how the
bulletin board will address these issues to improve overall staff wellness.
P6 Title: Comparing Methods for Educating Clinicians On Evidence-based Practice to Promote Clinical
Change
Presenter(s): Sarah Herron MOT, OTR/L
Content Area(s): General, Academics/Fieldwork
Target Audience: Student, Entry Level, Intermediate
Course Description: This project compares the effectiveness of face-to-face education versus flip
classroom style education. Specifically, this project reviews the effects of both methods on clinicians?
attitudes and beliefs and clinical practice related to standardized assessment for the neurologically
impaired upper extremity. Results of this study provide insight into various approaches to sharing
evidence-based practice with practicing clinicians in order to most effectively produce change in daily
clinical practice.
P7 Title: The Relationship Between Student Perceptions of Academic Self-Efficacy and Successful
Completion of a First Year Health Science Graduate Program
Presenter(s): Frederica Kennedy OTR/L, OTD
Content Area(s): Academics/Fieldwork
Target Audience: Entry Level
Course Description: Students doing well academically prior to admission into their undergraduate and
prospective Health Science Graduate Programs, generally exhibit a perceived sense of academic
confidence. Researchers have also demonstrated that “self-efficacy beliefs influence these attainments by
influencing effort, persistence, and perseverance.” Therefore, the purpose of this pilot study was to
identify the factors that impact the perceptions of first year Public Health, Nursing, Occupational Therapy,
Pharmacy and Health Information Administration professional health program student’s self-efficacy and
how this relates to a successful completion of their first year in a Health Science Graduate Program.
P8 Title: Mealtime and Children with Autism In School: A Survey Of Occupational Therapy Practitioners
Presenter(s): Lisa Lamm OTS, Amanda Mc Kevitt OTS, Sarah Bixler OTS
Contributing Author: Wanda Mahoney PhD, OTR/L
Content Area(s): Schools, Pediatrics
Target Audience: Student, Entry Level, Intermediate, Advanced
Course Description: Children with autism have feeding and mealtime issues that impact their roles as
students, and occupational therapy practitioners may address these feeding issues. This poster presentation
will report the results of a national survey on the extent school-based occupational therapy practitioners
address mealtime and feeding issues with students with autism.
Saturday, October 29th (continued)
8:00 am – 9:00 am Poster Session (continued)
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P9 Title: A Comparison of Early Childhood Screening Instruments: The Denver-II vs. the Bayley-III
Presenter(s): Caroline MacKenzie-Stevens, Lexie Cirrincione
Contributing Authors: Meghan Fisher, Molly Harmon, Brent McBride Ph.D Content Area(s): Early Intervention, Developmental Disabilities
Target Audience: Student, Entry Level
Course Description: This presentation highlights the importance of choosing an appropriate
developmental screening tool when working with children. With a variety of developmental screening
tools available, it is imperative to identify each one’s focus area and understand the nuances associated
with the results provided prior to selection for administration. This presentation will compare screening
results from 30 children on two developmental screening instruments: the Denver Developmental
Screening Test-II and the Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development-III.
P10 Title: Occupational Therapy for Older Adults with Developmental Disabilities In Traditional Healthcare
Settings: A Survey of Professional Needs
Presenter(s): Wanda Mahoney PHD, OTR/L, Jennifer Ceballos OTS, Nisreen Amir OTS
Content Area(s): Geriatrics, Adult Physical Disabilities
Target Audience: Student, Entry Level, Intermediate, Advanced
Course Description: Older adults with developmental disabilities are a growing population with complex
needs that many health professionals report are difficult to meet, although none of the previous studies
included occupational therapy practitioners. This poster will report the results of a national survey that
assessed the professional needs of occupational therapy practitioners in geriatric and physical disability
settings related to providing services for older adults with developmental disabilities.
P11 Title: Effectiveness and Perspectives of an Occupation-Based Cooking Group for Young Adults with
Developmental Disabilities
Presenter(s): Christine Miller OTS, Ali Traina OTS, Mia Vaci OTS
Contributing Author: Anne Kiraly-Alvarez OTD, OTR/L
Content Area(s): Developmental Disabilities, Community Practice
Target Audience: Student, Entry Level, Intermediate, Advanced
Course Description: The primary intent of the presentation is to share results of a study regarding the
effectiveness of a six-week cooking group for young adults with developmental disabilities and the
perspectives about the generalization of life skills into the home. Researchers used a mixed methods
approach to determine how the group influenced activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental
activities of daily living (IADLs) performance of young adults with developmental disabilities. The
Assessment of Motor and Process Skills (AMPS) was administered pre and post cooking group. Semi-
structured interviews were also conducted to gain perspectives from the participants, their caregivers, and
service providers on the life skills cooking group.
P12 Title: Applying Occupational Therapy Principles of Coaching to Enhance Teaching Practices Related to
Handwriting Instruction In Kindergarten
Presenter(s): Jill Nye DROT, OTR/L
Contributing Author: Divya Sood OTD, OTR/L
Content Area(s): Schools, Pediatrics
Target Audience: Student, Entry Level, Intermediate, Advanced
Course Description: Results of a two-part study will be discussed in order to provide participants with a
model for program development to enhance teaching practices of Kindergarten teachers related to
handwriting instruction through use of Occupational Therapy coaching principles in the context of school
based practice.
Saturday, October 29th (continued)
8:00 am – 9:00 am Poster Session (continued) P13 Title: Assessing Full Participation within Places of Worship: Survey on Disability and Inclusion
Within the Archdiocese Of Chicago
Presenter(s): Stephanie Salentine OTR/L, MOL
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Contributing Authors: Reverend Joseph A. Mulcrone, John Brady DHA,FACHE, Susan Brady
DHEd, FASHA
Content Area(s): Community Practice, General
Target Audience: Intermediate
Course Description: The Archdiocese of Chicago partnered with Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital
to better understand the current state of disability awareness and inclusion across places of worship.
The goal was to understand what gaps may exist, and to identify opportunities to increase access for
people with disabilities who wish to fully participate in church life. The results suggest the concept of
“full participation” and/or appropriate accommodation strategies are not understood at the parish
level. Participation and inclusion is more than just attendance.
P14 Title: It's Child's Play: Connecting Play with Social Skills
Presenter(s): Anjali Sane OTD, MA, OTR/L
Content Area(s): Pediatrics, Schools
Target Audience: Student, Entry Level
Course Description: This short course allows the participant to connect play with the development of
social skills. The tools and skills that are needed to use play to help children with special needs are
explored. Specific methods of adapting and integrating therapeutic play are described, and the
evidence supporting play is also considered.
P15 Title: Exploring the Value of Interdependence
Presenter(s): Elizabeth Wanka DROT, Lee Ann Bailey OTS, Kimberly Chambers OTS, Kimberly
Knight OTS, Heather O'Keefe OTS, Cynthia McCormick OTS, Lasis Yusif OTS
Content Area(s): Community Practice, General
Target Audience: Entry Level
Course Description: The focus of this presentation is to have future and existing healthcare providers
explore the value of interdependence, when working with diverse populations. Societal changes have
created new obstacles in service delivery due to the ever-growing culturally diverse population who
have a diverse set of social norms. The presenters will discuss the outcomes of this study and the
implications to occupational Therapy.
P16 Title: Effectiveness of Mirror Therapy to Improve Upper Extremity Function in Stroke Patients
Presenter(s): Sadia Warisi BS, OTS, Samantha Torres BS, OTS, Susan Felson BS, OTS
Content Area(s): Adult Physical Disabilities, Hand Rehabilitation
Target Audience: Student, Entry Level
Course Description: This poster examines mirror therapy and its effectiveness as a treatment activity
for patients with upper extremity hemiparesis post stroke. We utilized three search engine platforms
to examine existing studies that applied mirror therapy as an intervention method. A review of
literature conducted reveals different methods in which mirror therapy has been utilized, both
individually and in conjunction with other treatment activities.
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8:00 am – 9:00 am Poster Session (continued) P17 Title: Professional Role Identity of Occupational Therapists: Construction in a Skilled Nursing
Facility within an Interdisciplinary Team
Presenter(s): Elizabeth S. Wittbrodt DROT, MHS, OTR/L, Anwar Adams MOTS, Michael Weigand
MOTS, Hidaia Omer MOTS, Jessica Kowalski MOTS, Lakia Matthews MOTS, Jochelle McFarlane
MOTS
Content Area(s): Academics/Fieldwork, Administration
Target Audience: Student, Entry Level, Intermediate
Course Description: This capstone research project was conducted for the purpose of examining
constructs of professional identity that occupational therapists employed in Skilled Nursing Facilities.
A semi-structured interview was conducted with 6 expert level occupational therapists. Data were
analyzed using the constant comparative method of emergent categories beginning with open coding
and continuing with axial and selective coding.
P18 Title: The Struggle Is Real. New Mom: Work/life Balance
Presenter(s): Deborah Zeitlin MS, OTR/L
Content Area(s): General
Target Audience: Entry Level
Course Description: If you are anything like me, you are wondering how you can be a better
therapist and also a better mother. How was being a therapist so natural until I had kids? I struggle to
find the time to do the things that are most meaningful now. When people ask me about myself I
might say “I just want to be mom right now”. After careful reflection on the field of occupational
therapy, I think I can do more than “just be a mom.”
P19 Title: Functional Movement Disorders (FMD): What Are They and Why Should Occupational
Therapy Practitioners Be Part of the Standard of Care in Treatment for Individuals with FMD?
Presenter(s): Stephanie Zuba-Bates OTD, MS, OTR/L
Content Area(s): Adult Physical Disabilities, Mental Health
Target Audience: Student, Entry Level, Intermediate, Advanced
Course Description: Functional movement disorders (FMD) are characterized by abnormal motor
movements including tremors, abnormal gait, paresis, and dystonia with no underlying
pathophysiological cause. People with FMD face great disruption in occupational performance in all
areas of occupation including ADLs, IADLs, work, leisure, and community participation. The
purpose of this poster presentation is to educate occupational therapy practitioners and students on the
symptoms of FMD; how they can impact occupational performance; and, the opportunity for OT
practitioners to directly influence the care and treatment of these individuals to better their lives. The
presentation will include a review of current literature on FMD and identify clinical implications for
OT in working with this population.
P20 Title: What Role Does Ceramics Play in Your Life?
Presenter(s): Jennifer Amanda Baudin OTAS
Contributing Author: Marlene Vogt MS OTR/L Content Area(s): Mental Health, Community Practice
Target Audience: Student
Course Description: The KAWA theory explores the inter-relationship of life between the self and
context using the concept of a river. The theory was applied to 11 participants in a community college
ceramics course. The results and commonalities from the discussions appeared to give the participants
a different way to understand their goals and occupations.
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8:00 am – 9:00 am Poster Session (continued)
P21 Title: The Impact of Group Dynamics Field Experience On First Year Occupational Therapy
Students' Perceived Leadership Abilities
Presenter(s): Meghan Crisp MS, OTR/L, Molly Holmes OTS, Hannah Smookler OTS, KileyWalder
OTS, and Marissa Wetzel OTS
Content Area(s): Academics/Fieldwork, Administration
Target Audience: Entry Level
Course Description: Research suggests that entry level occupational therapy graduates do not feel
competent in their perceived leadership skills when beginning clinical practice. This session hopes to
provide a model to examine perceived leadership skills of occupational therapy students, as well as
investigate the impact that supplemental field practice can have on entry level students' confidence in
their leadership abilities. We will also discuss how leadership skills are important in the daily life of
an occupational therapy practitioner.
P22 Title: How Is Productivity a Factor In Occupational Therapy Practice?
Presenter(s): Susanne Higgins MHS, OTR/L, CHT
Content Area(s): General, Adult Physical Disabilities
Target Audience: Student, Entry Level, Intermediate, Advanced
Course Description: With today's changing healthcare reimbursement and funding many
organizations have enacted productivity standards in an attempt to maintain financial viability.
Occupational therapists have found that these standards (along with other workplace factors) have had
broad reaching impacts. Using a questionnaire and a search of the literature some of these areas of
impact are identified.
P23 Title: Definitions of Leadership: An OTA Perspective
Presenter(s): Eric Howard BS, COTA/L, Brad Egan OTD, MA, CADC, OTR/L
Content Area(s): Administration, General
Target Audience: Student, Entry Level, Intermediate
Course Description: The purpose of this poster is to examine OTAs' definitions of leadership in
order to better understand their perceptions of leadership. Although the development of leaders within
the profession is a major goal of occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant curricula,
little is known about occupational therapy assistants' perceptions of leadership. This study will
address this gap.
P24 Title: Performance-based Assessments: Measuring Global Functioning Skills in Adults With Mental
Illness
Presenter(s): Kaitlin Ibara OTS and Jenna Colangelo OTS
Content Area(s): Mental Health, Community Practice
Target Audience: Entry Level
Course Description: This poster shows the results of a systematic review of functional, performance-
based assessments for use in mental health practice. Assessments included: Assessment of
Communication and Interaction Skills (ACIS); Assessment of Motor Process Skills (AMPS); The
Breakfast Task; MEDYN Questionnaire; the Occupational Therapy Task Observation Scale
(OTTOS); and the Scorable Self-Care Evaluation (SSCE).
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8:00 am – 9:00 am Poster Session (continued) P25 Title: Effective Life Skills Programs For Emerging Adults With Mental Illness
Presenter(s): Lauren Janness BA, OTS, Anna Holod BA, OTS, Julia Ramirez BA, OTS, Janelle
Washko BS, OTS
Content Area(s): Mental Health, Community Practice
Target Audience: Student, Entry Level, Intermediate
Course Description: Many emerging adults (18-30 years old) with mental illness have difficulties
performing independent living skills. The increasing prevalence of mental health issues among
emerging adults suggests the potential utility of life skills interventions targeted to this population.
The purpose of this systematic review was to determine the most effective evidence-based life skills
training programs for emerging adults with mental illness. This poster presentation highlights key
findings from our review, including intervention methods and tools and an assessment of the quality
of evidence for life skills interventions for emerging adults.
P26 Title: Increasing Clinical Outcomes by Using Relationship-based Intervention Within Pediatric
Settings
Presenter(s): Baily Zubel Wiseman OTD, OTR/L, Laura Mraz OTD, OTR/L
Content Area(s): Pediatrics, Schools
Target Audience: Student, Entry Level, Intermediate, Advanced
Course Description: This session will provide a synopsis of current evidence pertaining to
relationship-based therapy theory and use with students to support therapeutic and academic
outcomes. The presenters will discuss integrating relationship-based theory into everyday clinical
practice.
P27 Title: Community Reintegration as Experienced by Stroke Survivors and Caregivers
Presenter(s): Jennifer Mussen OTS-III, Kali Van Dyk OTS-III, Juliet Vogel OTS-III
Contributing Author: Mark Kovic, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Content Area(s): Community Practice, Academics/Fieldwork
Target Audience: Student, Entry Level, Intermediate
Course Description: This qualitative study utilized semi-structured interviews to gain insight into the
perspectives of stroke survivors and their caregivers, relative to how community reintegration may be
improved via education. Previous qualitative research has explored what stroke survivors deem
important, potential barriers to communication, and how occupations impact one’s quality of life. The
current study addresses a gap in evidence, informing on how practice and education may be improved
for occupational therapists and future occupational therapists, regarding how to best facilitate the
achievement of community reintegration for stroke survivors, with consideration for the stroke
survivor-caregiver relationship.
9:00 am – 12:00 pm Concurrent Workshops
S1 Title: Low-Tech Creativity & Customization
Presenter(s): Joy Hyzny MS, OTR/L, Holly Gormley-Guttu MEd, OTR/L, and Edward Hitchcock
OT/L
Content Area(s): Technology, General
Target Audience: Student, Entry Level
Course Description: Various low-tech tools can be created and modified that can promote a
supportive environment and increase access to a variety of tools to enhance occupational
performance. This dynamic workshop will provide participants with an opportunity to discover,
explore and share low-tech modifications that can support the people we serve. **This workshop has
a limit of 30 participants. Please be sure to select course upon registration**
Saturday, October 29th (continued)
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9:00 am – 12:00 pm Concurrent Workshops (continued)
S2 Title: The Road to Independence
Presenter(s): Brandon Lesch OTR/L, CDI, DRS, Danielle Czajkowksi OTR/L, CDRS, CDI
Contributing Authors: Pam Bartle OTR/L, CDRS, CDI, Anne Hegberg OTR/L, CDRS, CDI, Nicole Thonn
OTR/L, CDRS, CDI
Content Area(s): General, Geriatrics
Target Audience: Entry Level
Course Description: This session will provide the OT generalist with ways to answer the questions, “Am I
ready to drive again?” and “Am I ready to become a new driver?” This session will answer common questions
and empower the OT generalist to provide powerful feedback to the client based on OT’s mastery of task
analysis. It will also guide the OT generalist as to provide additional resources and when to refer to driver
rehabilitation. This will be addressed with the following settings and their populations: rehab, home health,
outpatient, schools.
S3 Title: Generating Change from The Bottom Up: Practical Skills and Strategies for Intervention
Presenter(s): Aaron Picus OTR/L, OTD
Contributing Authors: Susan Magasi PHD, MS, BScOT, BSc, Gail Fisher MPA, BSOT, Katherine Burson
MSOT, BSOT
Content Area(s): General
Target Audience: Entry Level, Intermediate, Advanced
Course Description: For many practitioners, creating change within their organizations from the bottom-up
can be a daunting and ambiguous task. Yet, change is not only possible but within our scope of practice.
Combining the knowledge of current practitioners with research from outside the field of occupational therapy,
this hands-on short course aims to build upon the clinical reasoning skills of current practitioners by supporting
them in applying concrete strategies for creating change within their organizations. Participants will work
collaboratively to identify opportunities for change within their own organizations, apply practical strategies
and tactics for generating support for and implementing such a change, and will create an action plan to guide
the development and implementation of their chosen change initiative.
9:00 am - 10:30 am Concurrent Short Courses S4 Title: A Collaborative Approach for Occupational & Speech Therapists Treating the Patient with Dementia
Presenter(s): Jason Mahilo MOTR/L, Jordan Bowman M.A., CCC-SLP
Content Area(s): Geriatrics, General
Target Audience: Entry Level
Course Description: This short course is designed to give all levels of practitioners/students the resources for
providing best client centered interventions when working with patients with dementia. This short course will
provide individuals with strategies to utilize for treatment ideas according to plan of care and interdisciplinary
communication. Individuals will be able to identify stages of dementia and utilize a collaborative approach for
improving quality of life for patients with dementia. Speech and Occupational Therapists will be able to work
alongside in developing appropriate functional treatment interventions for maximizing outcomes and self-
efficacy in clients with dementia.
S5 Title: Safety Vs. Independence: The Role for Therapy
Presenter(s): Nancy Richman OTR/L
Content Area(s): Geriatrics, Community Practice
Target Audience: Intermediate
Course Description: How can therapists design interventions to allow their clients to participate in chosen life
roles in a safe manner? Challenges to autonomy involve the sensory, perceptual, integrative, cognitive deficits
and motor function changes, as well as maladaptive behaviors, and fear associated with the aging process.
Often autonomy is referred to as the self-determination principle, a person's right to hold views, to make
choices, and to take actions based on personal values, beliefs, and participation alternatives. We will explore
ways to facilitate autonomy in ADLs and IADLs.
Saturday, October 29th (continued)
9:00 am – 10:30 am Concurrent Short Courses (continued)
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S6 Title: Best Practice Methods in Early Intervention Documentation
Presenter(s): Ashley Stoffel OTD, OTR/L
Content Area(s): Early Intervention, Pediatrics
Target Audience: Intermediate, Advanced
Course Description: Early Intervention (EI) occupational therapy practitioners provide family-
centered and routines-based services for infants and toddlers. Best practice resources and strategies
will be shared to support you in measuring and documenting outcomes in EI including: participating
in the child outcomes summary rating process; writing functional Individualized Family Service Plan
(IFSP) outcomes and collecting data to measure progress; and considering health literacy in EI
documentation.
S7 Title: Considering Occupational Therapy's Role in School Mental Health
Presenter(s): Susan Cahill PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA; Lisa Mahaffey PHD(C), OTR/L, FAOTA
Content Area(s): Schools, Mental Health
Target Audience: Student, Entry Level
Course Description: The purpose of this short course is to discuss (1) how occupational therapy
practitioners are uniquely qualified to provide school-based mental health services; and (2) evidence
for how occupation-based groups may have the potential to support school efforts in providing
services to student at-risk for mental health problems. In addition, this course will provide an
overview of current issues in school mental health practice.
S8 Cancelled by speaker
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Saturday, October 29th (continued)
10:45 am – 12:15 pm Concurrent Short Courses
S9 Title: The Role of Occupational Therapy in The Special Care Nursery
Presenter(s): Janet Adcox OTR/L, C/NDT, CSRS
Content Area(s): Early Intervention, Pediatrics
Target Audience: Entry Level
Course Description: The course will introduce the role of occupational therapy in serving the
neonatal population. The population served will be explained. The principles of developmental care
and how they relate to occupational therapy interventions will be discussed. This is designed to be a
basic introductory course--specifics of therapeutic interventions will not be focused on.
S10 Title: Meaningful Activities Decrease Risk for Occupational Deprivation of Older Adults Residing in
the Nursing Home
Presenter(s): Rhonda Guzman OTR/L and Lisa Knecht-Sabres DHS, OTR/L
Content Area(s): Geriatrics, Adult Physical Disabilities
Target Audience: Entry Level, Intermediate, Advanced
Course Description: The purpose of this educational session is to share how a resident driven
activity program in a nursing home has positively impacted the mental health of the participants.
Engagement in a personalized program based on an occupational profile has provided both meaning
and purpose to people who would otherwise be at risk for occupational deprivation.
S11 Title: Incontinence in Women Prevention and Treatment: It’s Everyone’s Job
Presenter(s): Lizabeth Metzger MS, OTR/L
Contributing Author: Missy Lavender MBA
Content Area(s): General, Geriatrics
Target Audience: Entry Level
Course Description: The financial and emotional cost of incontinence care is immense. Occupational
therapists are in a prime position to include incontinence and prolapse prevention in their toolkits to
promote positive toileting habits and pelvic floor strength. Through lifestyle and behavior change as
well as education and exercise occupational therapists can improve the quality of life and health
outcomes for both clients and caregivers.
S12 Title: Occupational Therapist’s Role in Response to Intervention, What It Really Looks Like In An
Urban School Setting.
Presenter(s): Christina Rojas OTR/L and James Taylor OTR/L
Content Area(s): Schools, Pediatrics
Target Audience: Student, Entry Level
Course Description: Response to Intervention aims to provide help students progress academically
while supporting behavioral needs in order to participate within their learning environments. As
occupational therapists, our focus to increase functional participation in what is meaningful to the
individual appears to fit naturally. Although our role within this process can and has been identified,
implementation has its challenges. We must work around these to share our expertise and benefit all
students, not just those identified on our caseload. This short course will explore how as clinicians we
can support students through this process while following our practice guidelines.
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Saturday, October 29th (continued)
10:45 am – 12:15 pm Concurrent Short Courses (continued)
S13 Title: Findings from an Exploratory Pilot Study: Catalysts and Barriers To Incorporating Social
Model And Social Justice Perspectives Into Practice
Presenter(s): Laura Vanpuymbrouck OTR/L, Alisa Sheth OTR/L, Jacqueline Kish OTR/L, Danbi
Lee OTR/L, Lisa Mahaffey OTR/L
Contributing Author: Jenna Heffron OTR/L
Content Area(s): Community Practice, Adult Physical Disabilities
Target Audience: Intermediate
Course Description: A team of occupational therapists and advocates from the disability community
implemented a pilot study at the 2015 ILOTA conference exploring the perceptions of working
practitioners? experiences of incorporating social, minority group, and independent living models and
social justice perspectives into practice. Findings identify core categories of catalysts and barriers
emerging from top down factors, such as reimbursement concerns and bottom up factors such as
practitioner feeling of competency in addressing these issues. This short course will describe what
practitioners and community members identified as priorities and “next steps” that might be taken to
address the social justice agendas of both groups in a unified manner as well as challenges and
supports to fulfilling the goals of this project.
12:15 pm – 1:15 pm Annual ILOTA Awards Luncheon and Business Meeting
1:15pm – 2:15pm Plenary Session
“Making Imagined Possibilities Happen”
Plenary Speaker: Katherine A. Burson, MS, OTR/L, CPRP
Katherine A. Burson is the Deputy Director of Clinical Services for the Illinois
Department of Human Services -- Division of Mental Health. As a member of the
DMH Executive Leadership Team, Ms. Burson is “at the table” in Illinois Health and
Human Service Systems Transformation planning, policy formation, and
implementation efforts.
Ms. Burson has been a change agent for her entire career, partnering with others to
develop and implement of a variety of innovative initiatives to better meet the health
and participation needs of individuals and populations. Her firsthand experience with
state policy formation and implementation; government operations; science-to-
practice “systems engineering;” direct care, program design,
supervision/management, occupational therapy and psychiatric rehabilitation have afforded her a multi-
faceted lens for how change occurs and what it takes to “be at the table” throughout the change process,
regardless of job position or title.
Ms. Burson is nationally recognized for her Olmstead work, especially as it relates to driving state systems
change to improve employment outcomes for persons with disabilities. She is also increasingly sought out to
guide other states and systems in infrastructure changes and development needed to facilitate and incent
science into practice with the move toward outcome and value-based purchasing models.
Saturday, October 29th (continued)
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2:30 pm – 4:00 pm Concurrent Short Courses
S14 Title: Using Behavior Modification in Sensory Integration Therapy
Presenter(s): Leah Dunleavy M.A., BCBA, OTR/L, OTD
Content Area(s): Pediatrics, Developmental Disabilities
Target Audience: Intermediate, Advanced
Course Description: Children with autism and sensory processing disorder exhibit challenging
behaviors due to their difficulty processing sensory information. Behavior modification and Sensory
Integration therapy are two approaches that are frequently used separately to decrease challenging
behaviors. Although these approaches may be viewed as contradictory, they can be used congruently
to support increasing skills while decreasing challenging behaviors. This course focuses on
incorporating both approaches into occupational therapy practice to increase functional performance
of children with autism and sensory processing difficulties.
S15 Title: Role of Occupational Therapy In Care Coordination And Case Management
Presenter(s): Maureen Gecht-Silver OTD, MPH, OTR/L, Monika Robinson DrOT, OTR/L
Content Area(s): Community Practice, Geriatrics
Target Audience: Intermediate
Course Description: Care coordination and case management are identified in occupational therapy
literature as emerging practice roles yet many occupational therapy practitioners (OTs) are not aware
of these potential opportunities. OTs are equipped to address healthy behaviors and routines for
improved participation in meaningful activities throughout the lifespan. Understanding changes in
health care and the skills expected of practitioner in these new practice areas will be overviewed.
Evidence-based approaches such as action planning and motivational interviewing information
exchange will be introduced to enhance current practice and initiate preparation for care coordination
settings.
S16 Title: Practice Based Evidence (PBE): An Innovative Approach To Defining Therapeutic
Interventions In Inpatient Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation
Presenter(s): Clare Giuffrida PHD., OTR/L, FAOTA
Contributing Authors: Susan Horn Ph.D, OTR/L, James Young MD, Lisa Reyes MS, OTR/L
Content Area(s): Adult Physical Disabilities
Target Audience: Student, Entry Level, Intermediate
Course Description: Target Audience: Occupational Therapists in Physical Rehabilitation and any
OT interested in Research Methodology and Practice Based Evidence versus Evidence Based
Practice. Understanding what patients do daily is the necessary first step to identify which therapeutic
activities or combinations of therapeutic activities are associated with the best outcomes. This
workshop describes an innovative research methodology, Practice Based Evidence, (PBE) which
captures by using Point of Care documentation the active ingredients of inpatient rehabilitation for
persons with TBI across rehabilitation disciplines and the rehabilitation length of stay. Signature
practice patterns for the disciplines of occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech therapy, as
well as, specific occupational therapy activity - intervention combinations and their impact on
functional outcomes for persons with TBI are described.
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Saturday, October 29th (continued)
2:30 pm – 4:00 pm Concurrent Short Courses (continued)
S17 Title: Community Mobility Doesn’t Start with Driving
Presenter(s): Anne Hegberg OTR/L, Nicole Thonn MS, OTR/L, CDRS, CDI
Content Area(s): Pediatrics, Schools
Target Audience: Student, Entry Level, Intermediate
Course Description: The IADL of community mobility addresses transport for all ages to enable
participation in necessary occupations. This session will provide tips and strategies for OT
practitioners to address safe youth transportation including as passenger, pedestrian and/or driver. The
two OT/certified driver rehab specialists will assist practitioners to develop an action plan for children
and adolescents to take ownership for their personal safety in vehicles. This session will also address
pre-driving activities that can be incorporated into OT treatment to provide a foundation to build on
toward a long term goal of driving.
S18 Title: Task Specific Training and Access to Augmentative Communication.
Presenter(s): Edward Hitchcock OT/L
Content Area(s): Technology, Developmental Disabilities
Target Audience: Entry Level
Course Description: Task specific training allows for permanent improvement in motor skills in
clients with neurological injury. Strategies gleaned from these techniques will be described. This will
be integrated with assistive technology practice to allow clients with severe motor issues to increase
success with complex communication devices.
S19 Title: Client-centered Practice: Practical Use of The CMOP-E And COPM
Presenter(s): Marie-Claude Touchette OTR/L and Marie Doyle OTR/L
Content Area(s): Adult Physical Disabilities, General
Target Audience: Student, Entry Level, Intermediate
Course Description: During this session, participants will explore the use of a model (Canadian
Model of Occupational Performance and Engagement) as a way to facilitate and encourage client-
centered care in an out-patient setting. Through examples, case-studies, and discussion, participants
will be introduced to the ins and outs of the practical use of the model and its client-centered outcome
measure (Canadian Occupational Performance Measure).
S20 Title: Fall Prevention and Vestibular Rehab
Presenter(s): Michael Rivas OTR, Barry Wenig MD, MPH, PhD, FACS
Content Area(s): Geriatrics, Community Practice
Target Audience: Intermediate, Advanced
Course Description: As part of the natural aging process, individuals develop vestibular balance
impairments that may lead to falls. Falls have been shown to have such a devastating physical,
emotional, and financial impact on the individual as well as on the facility recognizing, preventing,
and minimizing risk is of paramount importance. Implementation of a reproducible, systematic
program can help identify individuals that are AT-RISK. Through vestibular rehabilitation,
individuals have improved function and maintained their quality of life.
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Registration Instructions:
Conference registration is exclusively online at www.ilota.org. You may pay be credit card or check. If paying
by check, choose that option on the registration website and mail the check, made payable to ILOTA, to:
ILOTA, PO Box 4520, Lisle, IL 60532. If you do not have internet access to register online, please call the
ILOTA office at (708) 452-7640 to register by phone.
● Early registration and payment must be received by September 30, 2016.
● Regular registration and payment must be received by October 14, 2016.
Contact the ILOTA office with any questions or concerns at (708) 452-7640.
Cancellation Policy:
Refunds will be issued, minus a $50.00 processing fee, if notification is received by October 22, 2016. Refunds
will not be granted for cancellations that are received the day of conference.
Accessibility and Reasonable Accommodations:
ILOTA is committed to ensuring that the conference is accessible to everyone. During registration, we invite
you to list your meeting accommodation requests, accessibility needs, and any equipment used we should be
aware of in order to make your experience more comfortable. In addition, we also ask about special dietary
accommodation requests and other questions of this nature to help us prepare for the conference. The deadline
for accommodation requests is September 30, 2016.
No Fragrance and Smoke Free Policy:
Due to chemical sensitivities, we request that presenters and participants refrain from using personal products
that are heavily fragranced and from the use of any perfume or colognes while attending the ILOTA
Conference. The entire conference area at the Hilton Lisle/Naperville is also designated as smoke-free.
Hotel Information:
Hilton Lisle/Naperville
3003 Corporate West Drive - Lisle, IL 60532
630-505-0900
Group code: CIOT
● Reserve by calling 630-505-0900 or you may reserve online.
● To reserve online please access www.lislenaperville.hilton.com Enter arrival and departure dates on the
main screen. On the left hand side you will see a button that reads "Have a special code?” click that,
please type in your group code under the “Group Code” line - CIOT. Your group name and rate should
display when moving forward, $92.00.
● The last day to book a room, to guarantee group rate and availability is Wednesday, October 5th.
● After this date, the block will be released and we cannot guarantee the group rate or availability.
2016 Conference Committee
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Thank you to our 2016 Conference Committee volunteers!
Conference Chair: Anne Kiraly-Alvarez
Conference Co-Chairs: Jessica Cox
Christy Rojas
Registration & Volunteer Coordinator: Moira Bushell
Exhibitor Committee: Jessica Cox
Anjali Sane
Brad Egan
Student Event Coordinator: Nadia Marasti (Midwestern)
Student Event Committee: Julie Cuba (Midwestern)
Julie Bartoski (Midwestern)
Laura Cuttone (Rush)
Kelsey Pustina (Rush)
Special Event Coordinator: Rhonda Guzman
Proposal Reviewers: Janet Adcox
Rebecca Bahnke
Kim Bryze
Moira Bushell
Susan Cahill
Cynthia Carr
Danila Cepa
Jessica Cox
Brad Egan
Eve Fischberg
Bill Hellyer
Eric Howard
Anne Kiraly-Alvarez
Susan Krakowski
Wanda Mahoney
Susan McKay
Lauren Milton
Christy Morrison
Bev Myers
Kathy Preissner
Nancy Richman
Christy Rojas
Leslie Roundtree
Anjali Sane
Alexandra Shandiz
Beth Sullivan
Abi Swidergal
Marie-Claude Touchette
June Weckler
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2016 Registration Fees:
2 Day Registration – Friday and Saturday
Includes up to 14.5
contact hours of
continuing education,
Friday and Saturday
breakfasts, Friday lunch,
and Saturday awards
luncheon.
Early Registration
Through Sept. 30
Regular
Registration
Oct. 1 – Oct. 14
Late
Registration
Oct. 15 – Oct. 29
ILOTA member $315 $340 $390
Non-member $440 $465 $515
Speaker member $230 $255 $305
Speaker non-
member
$355 $380 $430
Student* $95 $120 $145
1 Day Registration – Friday
1 Day Registration
includes up to 8 contact
hours of continuing
education, breakfast, and
lunch.
Early Registration
Through Sept. 30
Regular
Registration
Oct. 1 – Oct. 14
Late
Registration
Oct. 15 – Oct. 29
ILOTA member $195 $220 $270
Non-member $315 $340 $390
Speaker member $150 $175 $225
Speaker non-
member
$270 $295 $345
Student* $60 $85 $110
1 Day Registration – Saturday
1 Day Registration
includes up to 6.5
contact hours of
continuing education,
breakfast, and awards
luncheon.
Early Registration
Through Sept. 30
Regular
Registration
Oct. 1 – Oct. 14
Late
Registration
Oct. 15 – Oct. 29
ILOTA member $195 $220 $270
Non-member $315 $340 $390
Speaker member $150 $175 $225
Speaker non-
member
$270 $295 $345
Student* $60 $85 $110
Friday Live Streaming**
Live Streaming
Registration includes up
to 7 contact hours of
continuing education and
snacks. Lunch will be
on your own.
Early Registration
Through Sept. 30
Regular
Registration
Oct. 1 – Oct. 14
Late
Registration
Oct. 15 – Oct. 25
ILOTA member $50 $ 60 $ 75
Non-member $75 $ 90 $ 100
Student* $25 $ 30 $ 40
*Please note that Student registration fees are only applicable to undergraduate or entry level occupational therapy
practitioner students. Licensed practitioners who are currently post-professional students are not eligible to register
as students.
**There will be no on-site registration available at the live streaming remote locations