37th Annual Conference

of the

Maryland Occupational

Therapy Association

November 10, 2017

NEW: Education Track Option!

Radisson Hotel North Baltimore

2004 Green spring Dr, Timonium, MD 21093

MOTA Celebrating the

Centennial

NEW FOR 2017

Please familiarize yourself with the following:

Maryland Occupational Therapy History

Celebrating the Centennial

Location: TBD (will be updated on website when confirmed)

Date: November 9th

Time: TBD (will be updated on website when confirmed)

Please join our walk-though presentation of Maryland Occupational

Therapy History the evening before conference!!

Details will be posted on the main website if you are

interested in attending!

Maryland OT History Display Table at Conference

Please feel free to browse our display table at conference

highlighting historical artifacts from past 100 years of OT practice!

We are proud to be able to offer you an educational track option at this years conference!

Sessions designated to the track will be highlighted in GREEN (as shown above)

EDUCATION TRACK

Contact Hours:

We are no longer using Conference Stamp Cards for attendance to receive contact hours.

Attendees will be required to SIGN IN/OUT of each session attended to gain credit.

Maximum # of contact hours for attending all components of the conference: 7.0 Contact Hours

Certificates will be emailed to all attendees within 2 weeks after conference day.

Vendor Stamp Card:

Attendees are encouraged to visit ALL vendor tables throughout the course of the day. You will receive a

stamp for all vendor tables visited.

Please submit fully stamped cards to the registration desk by the end of conference to be eligible for a

raffle to win a FREE One-Year MOTA Membership!

Exchange Corner:

MOTA is bringing back the “Exchange Corner” which is where attendees can bring small/portable equip-

ment to exchange for FREE with other fellow therapists.

Please note: If you donated items to this table and they are NOT exchanged by the end of conference, you

will be responsible to retrieve these items prior to the end of the day. Any items left over will be discarded

by the MOTA Conference Staff.

Silent Auction Tables:

Please visit our silent auction tables. The auction will close by noon and winners will be announced at

lunch. You can pick up your items at the registration table at the end of the conference.

Poster Stamp Card:

Presenters (and volunteers) will be INITIALLING poster stamp cards for credit.

Please submit your card at the end of the day for credit.

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7:00 AM - 7:30 AM REGISTRATION

Complementary light breakfast SPONSORED by The Loan Closet of Howard County

Bags Sponsored by: Tender Touch Rehabilitation

7:30 AM - 8:15 AM KEY NOTE SPEAKER

“Important Dates in OT History”

Presenter: Donna Ashman (Executive Director of the Maryland Board of Occupational Therapy)

A presentation reflecting on the origin of the Maryland Occupational Therapy Board and its journey to present

day. The role of the Board and its relevance to licensed therapists as well as to consumers of occupational

therapy will be discussed. Leave with a glimpse into the Board’s plans for its future and the future of OT

licensing in Maryland.

8:15 AM - 9:00 AM VENDOR & SILENT AUCTION

Vendor Stamp Card: Attendees are encouraged to visit all vendor tables. Please submit the vendor stamp

cards at the end of conference to be eligible for a raffle to win a FREE 1-year MOTA membership!

Silent Auction: will close at noon. Winners will be announced at lunch. Please pick up your items at the end

of conference at the registration desk!

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM SESSIONS # 1-3

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM ROUNDTABLE #1 & 2

SESSION 1 1.0 Contact Hour Level: Intermediate (Children & Youth)

“Using Systematic Desensitization to Treat Food Sensitivity in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder”

Ellen Wingert, OTR/L

Sean Loggie, Ph.D

Feeding problems are typically a combination of medical, oral motor, sensory motor and behavioral difficulties. This

presentation will review then prevalence of feeding problems and unique feeding difficulties of children with ASD.

SESSION 2 1.0 Contact Hour

“Maryland’s Occupational Therapy History”

Penny Kyler, ScD, OT, FAOTA

Nancy Gerace, OTA/L

Darrylynn Griffin, MS, OT/L, FAOTA

Janie Scott, MA, OT/L, FAOTA

Jody Singer MS, OTR/L

The nearly 100-year-old history of occupational therapy in Maryland contains notable leaders. Stories of their efforts

will interest and inspire current practitioners and students to apply this historical knowledge to strengthen pathways to

occupational therapy’s future relevance.

* Conference Schedule *

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SESSION 3 1.0 Contact Hour Level: Intermediate (Rehab & Disability)

“Fokal Dystonia: Learning How To Do It Easily”

Jutta Brettschneider, MS, OTR/L & GCFP

Dystonia is a neurological movement disorder that disables clients performing fine motor tasks because of involuntary,

prolonged muscle contractions. What to do? In this session, you will learn about your own tension habits as well as

innovative remedial treatment options.

ROUNDTABLE 1 2.0 Contact Hours

Level I Fieldwork as Preparation for Level II Fieldwork: Academic and Clinical Education Strategies for

success” Marlene Riley, OTR/L, MMS, CHT

Derek Piggot , MOT, OTR/L

Wilson, Jacqueline, MS, OTR/L

This presentation and discussion will enable academic faculty and fieldwork educators to collaborate and share strate-

gies to maximize the Level I II fieldwork.

ROUNDTABLE 2 2.0 Contact Hours Level: Intermediate (Productive Aging)

“Occupational Therapist’s Role in the Multidisciplinary Identification and Treatment of Dementia”

Erica Kalasnik, MS, OTR/L

OT has been researched for its effectiveness in improving quality of life for individuals with dementias and decreasing

caregiver burden. The aim is to open a dialogue and discussion for OT’s role in the treatment of cognitive impairments

and dementias.

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM SESSION # 4 - 6

SESSION 5 1.0 Contact Hour Level: Intermediate (Rehab & Disability)

“Functional Cognition: The Missing Link”

Sara Kate Frye, MS, OTR/L, ATP

Cecilia Clapper, MS, OTR/L

Sarah Mantaci MS, OTR/L, CPAM

Nikkie Dorsey, MS, OTR/L

Cognitive impairment is more prevalent than commonly believed. There are a large number of individuals receiving

occupational therapy services who would benefit from structured cognitive intervention. Come learn strategies to ad-

dress cognitive impairment and executive dysfunction to promote functional performance.

SESSION 4 1.0 Contact Hour Level: Intermediate (Rehab & Disability)

“Preventing the Stiff Hand”

Laurie Adelsberger, OT, CHT

Stiffness can be minimized or even avoided with prevention. Participants will understand edema and its relation to

stiffness. Anatomy at risk for stiffness and the problems these structures can develop will be discussed. Participants

will learn treatment techniques to prevent stiffness including splinting, edema control, therapeutic exercises, and pain

management techniques.

Level: Entry / EDUCATION TRACK

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SESSION 6 1.0 Contact Hour Level: Entry (Work & Industry)

“Health Reform in Limbo: How Federal Actions Impact Occupational Health Therapy in Maryland”

Robyn Elliott, Partner with Public Policy Partners

Francine Miles

Federal action is threatening the underpinnings of the Affordable Care Act. How could this impact access to occupa-

tional therapy and other health services? Help plan how MOTA helps protect health care reform and move access ini-

tiatives forward in Maryland.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM SESSIONS 7 - 11

SESSION 7 1.0 Contact Hour Level: ALL (Health, Wellness & Ethics)

“Raising Awareness; Cultural Competency and Ethical Care Working with the LGBT Population”

Jillian Silveira, OTR/L

Research shows that LGBTQI population faces discrimination leading to decreased access to health care and poorer

health outcomes. This training will raise awareness of culture and language to improve the clinicians level of comfort to

provide more empathic and ethical care.

SESSION 8 1.0 Contact Hour Level: Advanced (Children & Youth)

“Evidence to Support Occupational Therapists Role in the Universal Design of Inclusive Early Childhood Class-

rooms”

Mary Lou Downs, OTD, OTR/L

Connie Dela Vega, MA, OTR/L

Crystal Ciccarelli, OTR/L

Occupational therapists will present a review of the current literature and current school based practices in Frederick

County across 2015-2017 school years. Examples of obstacles and effective strategies will be provided to identify pos-

sible research questions surrounding effective use of universal design in inclusive pre-K, kindergarten and first grade

classrooms.

SESSION 9 1.0 Contact Hour Level: Intermediate (Education)

“Getting Our Occupational Therapy Message Out Through Storytelling”

Lana Warren, Ed.D., OT/L, FAOTA

Laura Wexler, Writer.

Personal storytelling is recognized as an effective and powerful means of conveying a message. This presentation will

demonstrate how to use storytelling to convey the impact of occupational therapy services and how it can be used in our

daily roles.

SESSION 10 1.0 Contact Hour Level: Intermediate (Children & Youth)

“Work Challenges and Strategies for Young Adults with Autism: Considerations for Occupational Therapists”

Charlotte Exner, PhD, OT/L, FAOTA,

Radiatou Boucar, MS

Brooke Kelley, MS, OTR

This presentation addresses the significant employment challenges for many adults with autism, implications for their

occupational performance, life satisfaction, and community integration and key opportunities for occupational therapists

to support more successful work outcomes via use of strategies in childhood through adulthood.

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SESSION 11 1.0 Contact Hour

“A Model for Level II Fieldwork in the Physical Disability Setting: Objective Measures in Student Caseload

Delineation”

Jacqueline Wilson, MS, OTR/L

Lauren Deaver, MS, OTR/L

This presentation will highlight the new, objective Caseload Delineation Measure, its use for grading students perform-

ing their Level II affiliations in a physical disability setting, strategies for dealing with challenging students, and its ap-

plication for student fieldwork preparation.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Silent Auction Wrap-up

The silent auction will be held to raise money for our

Henri-etta Price Scholarship Fund. This scholarship fund

assists the educational careers of occupational therapy

students from local programs. Items for the auction can be

anything that would be of interest to our conference atten-

dees (therapy and non-therapy related). If you wish to

provide accompanying literature (limited to 8 1/2” x 11”

or less) we would be happy to post these items in our si-

lent auction area.

Annual MOTA Board Meeting & Awards

1.0 Contact Hour

The MOTA Board will present and lead a dis-

cussion regarding ongoing and new business

activities.

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM POSTER PRESENTATIONS *Please remember to have a volunteer or presenter stamp your Poster Stamp Card for credit!

6 Posters = 0.5 Contact Hours

ALL posters = 1.0 Contact Hour (Maximum)

“An Analysis of Occupational Therapy Services with a

Population of Homeless Adults with Complex Co-

Morbidities”

M. Beth Merryman, PhD., OTR/L, FAOTA

Caitlin Synovec, MS, OTR/L, CPRP

Graduate Student Researchers: Julianna Higginbotham,

Hannah Oulette, Stephanie Piko, Jessica Rudin & Paige

Woodham

Level: Entry (Mental Health)

“State Utilization of Medicaid Waivers for Individuals

with Serious Mental Health Conditions”

M. Beth Merryman, PhD., OTR/L, FAOTA

MS Graduate Student Researchers: Teresina Bradbury,

Kayla Donnelly, Kelsey McGonigle & Dan Shaffer

Level: Entry (Mental Health)

“Mapping the Community-Based Occupations of Low-

Income Older Adults”

Kendra Heatwole Shank, PhD., OTR/L

Graduate Student Researchers: Christina Costill, Karina

Foreman, Erica Good, Emily Grap, Lauren Hoover, Jes-

sica Lloyd, Tasie Nwachkukwu, Brittany Pettewey, Eileen

Teunis & Karen Van Orden.

“Possibilities for Occupational Therapy in Natural

Outdoor Environments”

Gina Kaplanis, MS, OTR/L

Level: Intermediate (Health & Wellness)

Level: Entry / EDUCATION TRACK

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“The Lived Experiences of Individuals with SCI Re-

lated to their first Sexual Experience Post-Injury”

Kate Eglseder, ScD, OTR/L, CLT

Level: Entry (Rehabilitation & Disability)

“The Effects of Dynamic Seating on Classroom Be-

havior and Fine Motor Performance for 2nd Grade

Students in the General Education Setting”

Michele Bartlett, MS, OTR/L

Level: Entry (Education)

“Preparing a Patient with a Left Ventricular Assist De-

vice for Discharge”

Kate Heyman, MS, OTR/L

Level: Intermediate

“Using a Novel Rubric to Evaluate Unobtrusive Cam-

eras in Inter-rater Reliability Studies Enhances As-

sessment Methodology”

Amanda Jozkowski, PhD, OTR/L

Masters Student Researchers: Hannah Krutt, Lindsay

Dyer, Jennifer Rollman, Ayesha Arora, Echo Presgraves,

Krista Hodges, Erica Wirth, Nicole Brandstetter & Molly

Thayer

Level: Intermediate ( Rehab & Disability / Education )

“Quality of Movement and Play in Infants Later Diag-

nosed with Autism”

Barbara Demchick, ScD, OTR/L, FAOTA

Graduate Student Researchers: Karen Gragnani, Shelby

Hibbs, Alexandra Holt, Danielle Matteo, Taylor Parete,

Erin Pendergist, Aleksandra Polyanskaya & Sara Rocha.

Level: Intermediate (Children & Youth)

“No Man is an Island: Meeting Occupational Needs of

Adult Men on the Autism Spectrum Through Commu-

nity-Based Programs”

Derek Piggott, MOT, OTR/L

Level: Entry (Mental Health)

“Occupational Engagement of Student Veterans: An

Exploration Using Photo Voice”

Jenna Yeager, PhD, OTR/L

Level: Entry (Health & Wellness)

"PhotoVoice is a Feasible Method of Program

Evaluation at a Center Serving Adults with Autism"

Amanda Jozkowski, PhD, OTR/L

“Abilities Adventures: Promoting Participation for

Trauma Survivors”

Amanda Wormann, MS, OTR/L

Kathleen Gray, MOT, OTR/L, CBIS

Level: Intermediate (Rehab & Disability)

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM SESSIONS # 12 - 14

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM ROUNDTABLE # 3 & 4

SESSION 12 1.0 Contact Hour Level: Entry (Productive Aging)

“Addressing Sexual Activity with Clients”

Gabrielle Gelfen, OTD

This presentation will provide an overview of the role that occupational therapists play in addressing sexual activity

with clients, as well as, stress the importance of initiating the topic with clients during evaluation and treatment ses-

sions. An overview of how certain diagnoses affect sexual functioning will also be addressed.

Breakout Sessions Sponsored by: The Mid-Shore Special Education Consortium

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SESSION 13 1.0 Contact Hour

“Providing Effective Feedback to Healthcare Students”

Michelle Gorman PT, DPT, GCS

Laurie Neely, PT, DPT, NCS

Identifying issues and providing feedback and mentorship are necessary components of occupational therapy related

student and patient/family education. In order for an occupational therapist to be an effective educator, they must be

able to mentor a variety of students and promote critical self-assessment in a variety of students and/or patients. This

session will provide Occupational Therapist with the resources to provide effective feedback as a mentor.

SESSION 14 1.0 Contact Hour Level: ALL (Work Industry)

“Helping Veterans with TBI’s Overcome Environmental Barriers”

Shoshana Shamberg, OTR/L, MS, FAOTA

Evan Fakhreddine, MS, OTR/L, CSCS

Veterans who’ve suffered a TBI face biological and environmental challenges as they reintegrate into their communi-

ties. OT’s can minimize environmental obstacles, identify specific sensory processing disorders and advocate for their

rights regarding reasonable accommodation in the workplace and community.

ROUNDTABLE #3 2.0 Contact Hours Level: ALL

“Maryland Occupational Therapy Association Meet & Greet”

Come, sit, network, and discuss various different career and specialty pathways within our amazing profession. Round-

table format. Specific topics to be determined.

ROUNDTABLE #4 2.0 Contact Hours

“New Trends in OT Education”

Sonia Lawson, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA,

M. Beth Merryman, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA

Jacqueline Wilson, MS, OTR/L

An overview of new clinical doctorate programs developed at Towson University and a discussion of health care and

profession related issues influencing the new curriculum is provided. Collaboration with therapists in the state for new

fieldwork and admissions procedures is discussed.

4:15 PM - 5:15 PM SESSIONS #16 - 18

SESSION 16 1.0 Contact Hour Level: Intermediate (Education)

“NBCOT Navigator® The Next Era in Continuing Competency”

Shaun Conway, OTR

This presentation is a prime opportunity to learn about NBCOT Navigator®- evidence based continuing competency

assessment tools which can be used by OTR® and COTA® certificants to verify practice strengths and gauge continu-

ing competency needs across all areas of practice.

Level: ALL / EDUCATION TRACK

Level: Intermediate / EDUCATION TRACK

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Disclaimer

The views, opinions, positions or strategies expressed by

the presenters are theirs alone, and do not necessarily

reflect the views, opinions, positions or strategies of the

Maryland Occupational Therapy Association or any

member thereof. The Maryland Occupational Therapy

Association makes no representations as to accuracy,

completeness, relevancy, suitability, or validity of any

information by presenters and will not be liable for any

errors, omissions, or delays in such information or any

losses, injuries, or damages arising from its display or use.

The Maryland Occupational Therapy Association reserves

the right to substitute or delete from the conference

program sessions at any time for any reason.

Registration Pricing

MOTA OT $195

MOTA OTA $145

MOTA Student $55

Non-member OT $275

Non-member OTA $225

Non-member Student $85

Neighboring Member OT $195

Neighboring Member OTA $145

Presenter OT $175.50 (10% Discount)

Presenter COTA $130.50 (10% Discount)

Mota.memberlodge.org/Events

SESSION 17 1.0 Contact Hour

“Differing Ideologies Can Present Themselves in Occupational Therapy Education and

Practice”

Maggie Reitz, Ph.D., OTR/L, FAOTA

Janie Scott, MA, OT/L, FAOTA

Differing ideologies can present themselves in occupational therapy education, research, and practice settings. While

this can create tension, impact work efficiencies, and delivery of services, the AOTA Code of Ethics and decision-

making models provide guidance to facilitate an ethical response.

SESSION 18 1.0 Contact Hour Level: Intermediate (Mental Health)

“Promoting Mental Health and Quality of Life of Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum and their Families”

Barbara Demchick, ScD, OTR/L, FAOTA

Lisa Crabtree, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA

We discuss the limited participation of young adults on the autism spectrum in their communities which leads to re-

duced occupational balance for them and their families. We discuss how increasing their participation enhances quality

of life and mental health of the family.

A Special THANK YOU to the MOTA Committee Members for all of your

diligent work in organizing this years conference!

Lauren Deaver, VP Events Sara Kate Frye Samara Oros

Kate Heyman Katie Peck Katie Harman

Emily Cambronero Gabrielle Gelfen

Level: Intermediate / EDUCATION TRACK

A Special Thank You for all Exhibitors

Gold Exhibitors

AOTA

Sinai Hospital

University of Maryland Rehabilitation Network

US Army Health Care

Towson University

Silver Exhibitors

Tender Touch Rehab

BTE Tech

Mid-Shore Special Education Consortium

Bronze Exhibitors

Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS)

Fox Rehabilitation

Signature HealthCARE

HealthPro Rehab

The Loan Closet of Howard County

Kennedy Krieger

HCR Manor Care

NBCOT

Genesis HealthCare

JAS Splint

University of St Augustine

Abilities OT and Irlen Diagnostic Center

Bag Sponsor: Tender Touch Rehab

Breakfast Sponsor: The Loan Closet of Howard County

Breakout Session Sponsor: Mid Shore Special Educational Consortium