Massachusetts Association for Occupational Therapy Special Interest Group (SIG)

Massachusetts Association for
Occupational Therapy
Special Interest Group (SIG)
Spring Conference 2014
Saturday, March 15th
Quinsigamond Community College
Please register online at www.maot.org
The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific
course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA
Conference Objectives:
This half-day symposium is designed to
provide an opportunity to explore specific
dimensions of occupational therapy practice
and professional development. Educational
sessions will focus on client/family-centered
occupation-based practice, evidence-based
practice, and contemporary knowledge and
skills for OT intervention in the areas of
pediatrics, physical rehabilitation, and
mental health.
Learning Objectives:
Through participation in this conference
participants will be able to:
 Acknowledge and identify innovative
practice techniques and research
findings pertinent to specific
practice areas
 Describe current approaches of
interprofessional collaboration within
OT practice
 Network with colleagues
Confirmation & Cancellation:
Registrants are welcome to confirm their
registration or obtain additional information
by contacting MAOT at (781) 647-5556 or
visit the web site at www.maot.org.
Fees are refundable only if notification of
cancellation is received two weeks prior to
the conference. There will be a $ 25.00
charge for a returned check.
Continuing Education Accessibility
Policy:
MAOT is committed to providing equal
access and reasonable accommodations for
all participants in this continuing education
offering in accordance with the ADA. Please
indicate your need for ADA accommodations
on the registration form and contact MAOT
at least two weeks before the conference so
that arrangements can be made.
Acknowledgments
Conference Chairs:
Said Nafai, MS, OTR/L
Karen Hefler, OTR/L
Contact Hours/AOTA CEUs:
Conference attendees/learners will be
eligible for a total of 4 contact hours (.4
AOTA CEU) based on attainment of learning
objectives. The learner is responsible for
completing and signing his/her assessment
of attained learning objectives on the
contact hour/CEU tracking form and
obtaining the convener's signature and/or
stamp at the conclusion of each session.
This tracking form will be included in each
learner's conference packet and must be
turned in at the registration desk prior to
exiting the conference. Official contact
hour/AOTA CEUs will be kept on file at the
MAOT office and an official verification
certificate will be emailed to the participant
within 30 days of the conference.
SAVE THE DATE
MAOT Annual
2014 Conference
November 7, 2014
Four Points by
Sheraton Norwood
For additional
information
www.maot.org
7:30 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.
Registration and Exhibits
Presentation Sessions
8:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
Keynote: Thinking Outside the
Therapist Role
SESSION A
9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Presenter: Jill Perry, MHA, MS, OTR/L;
Karen Samstad Had, MS, CCC-SLP; Meghan
Gallahan Graham, MS, CCC-SLP
Collaboration and technology are vital skills
for future success in work and life. The
Partnership for 21st century skills developed
an educational framework that recognizes
learning and innovation skills are as
necessary to future success as the Common
Core Curriculum. OT practitioners are in a
prime position to focus on these skills which
include Collaboration, Critical Thinking,
Creativity, and Communication. Hear about
the evolution of one OT/SLP team's journey
toward collaboration and development of
technological tools to enhance client
proficiencies for the 21st century. Although
illustrated through school-based practice,
this session is applicable to all practice
arenas
Learning Objectives: At the end of this
presentation, participants will be able to:
1. Define how OT Practitioners
contribute to development of
collaboration, critical thinking,
creativity and communication in
children.
2. Identify ways in which technology
can be used to promote
collaboration, critical thinking,
creativity and communication.
3. Become aware of the knowledge
and resources necessary to begin
creation of a therapeutic internetwork operating system
application (iOS app.)
Educational Level of Presentation:
Intermediate
AOTA Classification Codes: Domain of
OT [Performance skills]; OT Process
[Intervention]; Professional Issues –
Contemporary Issues and Trends
[Interprofessional Collaboration]
Session IA:
Fostering Staff Support for Mental
Health OT
Presenter: Elizabeth Stevens-Nafai, OTR/L
Getting staff buy in and support to create
client centered mental health treatment can
be a challenging process; there are many
factors that can cause occupational therapy
practitioners to get "lost in translation". This
presentation looks at the components
behind collaboration, and asks the
participant to develop and make plans to
apply a strategy to support his/her work in
their setting. A unique model of strong
collaboration from an adolescent unit will be
analyzed.
Learning Objectives: At the end of this
presentation, participants will be able to:
1. Identify successful components of
team work and collaboration in MH
settings.
2. Develop an individualized strategy
to create staff buy in for mental
health OT within his/her practice
setting.
3. Apply a plan to foster staff support
in his/her practice setting.
Educational Level of Presentation:
Introductory
AOTA Classification Codes: OT Process
[Intervention]; Professional Issues –
Contemporary Issues and Trends
[Professional Collaboration]
Session IIA:
Session IIIA:
Understanding Executive Functions
and Implementing Simple
Strategies in the School Setting
Occupational Therapy as a Vital
Team Member in Low Vision
Presenter: Deborah Miett, OTR/L and
Michelle Brown, MOT, OTR/L, BCP
Executive Functions includes 11 areas of
thinking and behavioral strategies which
help us to function in an organized fashion.
Response to Intervention has required that
OT practitioners help develop students’ skills
prior to referral to special education. This
session will explain in detail the components
of executive functions and provide strategies
to implement them in an inclusive and small
group setting.
Learning Objectives: At the end of this
presentation, participants will be able to:
1. Understand executive functions and
skill subsets in developmental
stages of children and adolescents.
2. Review assessment and screening
tools, self-monitoring forms,
functional assessment forms and
charts to monitor progress in
executive functions.
3. Develop progression of skills
through self-monitoring, memory,
cognitive shift, vision, visual
attention, perception, and motor
control to implement a classroom
program.
Educational Level of Presentation:
Introductory/Intermediate
AOTA Classification Code: OT
Process [Evaluation and Intervention]
Presenter: Chrys Peralta, OTR/L, MS, M.Ed
The Implantable Miniature Telescope (IMT)
is an FDA approved standard of care for
end-stage Macular Degeneration. A
collaborative team approach using: Retina,
Cornea, Low Vision Optometry, and Low
Vision Occupational Therapy best
determines eligibility for an IMT and best
promotes a patient use of the IMT in
ADLs/IADLs.
Learning Objectives: At the end of this
presentation, participants will be able to:
1. Name the purpose of the members
on the team who works with
patients who receive the
implantable miniature telescope
(IMT).
2. List 3 criteria patients receiving the
IMT must be able to
perform/demonstrate prior to
implant.
3. List 3 important areas of
rehabilitation for OT intervention
with patients within first 3 months
post-op of an IMT.
Educational Level of Presentation:
Advanced
AOTA Classification Code: Domain of OT
[ADL and IADL]; OT Process [Evaluation and
Intervention]; Professional Issues –
Contemporary Issues and Trends
[Interprofessional Collaboration]
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Exhibits
SESSION B
11:30 – 1:00
Session IB:
Occupational Therapy’s Role in
Alzheimer’s Disease and Related
Dementias
Presenter: Daria Rabkin, MS, OTR/L
This educational presentation includes an
interactive PowerPoint explaining the role of
the of the occupational therapy practitioner
when working with the memory impaired
population. Focus of intervention within the
realms of challenging behaviors,
communication, physical environment,
personal care and purposeful engagement
using the habilitation approach will be
shared.
Learning Objectives: At the end of this
presentation, participants will be able to:
1. Explain the difference between
traditional rehabilitation and
habilitation approach
2. Identify the role of Occupational
Therapy Professionals in the
memory impaired population.
3. Practically apply the significant
components of the habilitation
approach when caring for the
memory loss population.
Educational Level of Presentation:
Introductory/Intermediate
AOTA Classification Code: OT Process
[Intervention]
Remember to turn in your CEU
Sheet after Session B with the
appropriate stamps and information.
CEU Certificates will be emailed out
in approximately 30 days!
Session IIB:
It works! Using Technology to
Support Therapy and Consultation
in the School Setting
Presenter: Michelle Brown, MOT, OTR/L,
BCP
Using technology in the inclusive setting
facilitates learning in all children. Providing
many opportunities for children to learn in
the classroom and home enables carry over
from the therapy setting. This course will
demonstrate how to incorporate rubrics,
Trackstar, Moodle, and websites into the
classroom and home. Strategies to monitor
home and class usage will be explored.
Learning Objectives: At the end of this
presentation, participants will be able to:
1. Explore a variety of technology tools
to facilitate delivery of therapeutic
information.
2. Identify effective strategies to
incorporate technology into the
classroom setting.
3. Develop a strategy to facilitate
carryover of inclusion lessons into
daily classroom routine(s) and
home through use of technology.
Educational Level of Presentation:
Introductory/Intermediate
AOTA Classification Code: OT Process
[Intervention]
Session IIIB:
Osteoporosis: Strategies for ALL
Ages and ALL Stages -The Meeks
Method
Presenter: Betsey Newcomb, OT/L,
BoneHealth4U
This comprehensive highly experimental
workshop focuses on The Meeks Method
evidence based 12 point approach to the
epidemic conditions of
Osteoporosis/Osteopenia throughout the
lifespan with applications to practice of
Occupational Therapy. Participate in the
Re-Alignment routine and learn methods to
improve muscle contraction and weight
bearing to the bone. Participants will also
engage in laboratory experiences to apply
concepts and techniques of
The Meeks Method for S.A.F.E. functional
movement patterns during occupational
performance.
Learning Objectives: At the end of this
presentation, participants will be able to:
1. Understand the definition, pathology
and epidemiology of Osteoporosis
and recognize risk factors and
intervention strategies applicable to
OT practice.
2. Integrate basic principles of The
Meeks Method of movement
including postural alignment, body
mechanics and ergonomic
applications for S.A.F.E. functional
movement patterns during ADLs,
IADLs and other areas of
occupational performance.
3. Describe the Patterns of Postural
Change© and intervention
strategies to facilitate improved
posture and corrective measures in
standing and seating activities.
Educational Level of Presentation:
Intermediate
AOTA Classification Code: Domain of
OT[ADL and IADL]; OT Process
[Intervention]
As part of the American Occupational
Therapy Association’s (AOTA) Approved
Provider 4 year renewal process, AOTA is
requesting that participants of this course
complete a short online survey about your
continuing education experience with our
organization as an AOTA Approved
Provider. To access the survey go to
http://www.aota.org/appsurvey
Thank you
Exhibitors
Caption Call
Hanger Clinic
For being vendors at the
MAOT Spring (SIG)
Conference