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CONFERENCE PROGRAM
25th Annual Best Practices in Brain Injury Services Conference
“Shattering the Myths, Unmasking the Opportunities”
Thursday, March 2, 2017
For information on the presenter and presentation, click on their name.
For handouts click on the presentation.
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EVENT
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7:30 - 8:30 am
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Registration
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| 8:30 - 8:45 am |
Welcome and Opening RemarksJanice Mascari-Megal, Board Chair, Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa, Des Moines, IAGeoffrey M Lauer, MS, Executive Director, Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa, Iowa City, IA |
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8:45 - 10:00 am
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Keynote:“Conceptualizing Disability: TBI, ABI and Beyond”Robert Karol, PhD, LP, ABPP-RP, CBIST, President, Karol Neuropsychological Services and Consulting, Minneapolis, MN |
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10:00 - 10:15 am
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Break
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| 10:15 - 11:45 am |
General:“Evaluation and Management of Concussion in Kids and Teens”Susan B Kirelik, MD, Medical Director, Rocky Mountain Center for Concussion, Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children, Denver, CO |
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11:45 am - 12:15 pm
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BIAIA Awards Ceremony
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12:15 - 1:00 pm
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Lunch
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| 1:00 - 2:15 pm |
General:“Mindfulness and TBI: Reducing Stress and Enhancing Health-Related Quality of Life”Benjamin Tallman, PhD, Rehabilitation Psychologist, UnityPoint Health-St Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, IADevin RH Smith, MD, Physiatrist, UnityPoint Health-St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, IA |
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2:15 - 2:30 pm
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Break
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2:30 - 3:45 pm
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Break Out Sessions:
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“Treatable Concussion Complications”Susan B Kirelik, MD, Medical Director, Rocky Mountain Center for Concussion, Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children, Denver, CO |
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“Miller Trusts, Special Needs Trusts, and Title XIX”Ross Barnett, JD, Abendroth and Russell Law Firm, Des Moines, IA |
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“Neuro Resource Facilitation”Annie Randolph, BS, CBIS, Neuro Resource Facilitator, Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa, Urbandale, IA |
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3:45 - 4:00 pm
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Break
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4:00 - 5:00 pm
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Break Out Sessions:
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“Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: Symptom-Focused Treatment of Persisting Post-Concussive Symptoms”Matthew Powell, PhD, ABPP, LP, Clinical Neuropsychologist, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MNAlecia Moser, MA, CCC-SLP, Speech Language Pathologist, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN |
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“Brain Injury and Incarceration”June Klein-Bacon, BSW, CBIS, Project Manager, Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa, Waterloo, IABen Woodworth, MSW, CBIST, Director of Training, Iowa Association of Community Providers, Urbandale, IA |
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“Powerful Tools for Caregivers Overview”Cheryl Clark, Human Sciences Specialist, Family Life, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach,Urbandale, IA |
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5:00 - 7:30 pm
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Exhibitors Reception
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CONFERENCE PROGRAM
25th Annual Best Practices in Brain Injury Services Conference
“Shattering the Myths, Unmasking the Opportunities”
Friday, March 3, 2017
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TIME
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EVENT
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7:30 - 8:00 am
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Registration
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8:00 - 9:15 am
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Keynote:“Life After Discharge: Facilitating Healthy Transitions After Rehabilitation” Handouts 1"Life After Discharge: Facilitating Healthy Transitions After Rehabilitation” Handouts 2
Dave Anders, MS, CCC-SLP, CBIST, Speech-Language Pathologist, On With Life, Ankeny, IA |
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9:15 - 9:45 am
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Break & Hotel Checkout
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9:45 - 10:45 am
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General:“Hope in One Hemisphere” Handouts 1“Hope in One Hemisphere” Handouts 2Roxanne Cogil, BS, CBIS, Director, Iowa Epilepsy Services, Epilepsy Foundation of North Central Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Des Moines, IA |
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10:45 - 11:00 am
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Break
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11:00 - 12:15 pm
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Keynote:“Roadblocks to Re-Entry: The Triple Whammy of Brain Injury”Rolf Gainer, PhD, Chief Executive Officer, Neurologic Rehabilitation Institute at Brookhaven Hospital, Tulsa, OK |
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12:15 - 1:00 pm
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Lunch
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1:00 - 2:00 pm
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Break Out Sessions:
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“Behavioral Treatment in Light of Cognitive Impairment: TBI, ABI and Beyond” Session One Robert Karol, PhD, LP, ABPP-RP, CBIST, President, Karol Neuropsychological Services and Consulting, Minneapolis, MN |
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“Seizure Recognition & First Aid”Roxanne Cogil, BS, CBIS, Director, Iowa Epilepsy Services, Epilepsy Foundation of North Central Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Des Moines, IA |
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“There’s No “I” in Team: A Coordinated Approach to Multidisciplinary Concussion Treatment”Ashley Jobe, OTR/L, ITOT, Occupational Therapist, ChildServe, Johnston, IALaura Van Dusseldorp, PT, DPT, CBIS, Physical Therapist, ChildServe, Johnston, IA |
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“Reducing Agitation in People with Brain Injury: Environmental Management System”Lisa Ainsworth, DPT, CBIS, Rehab Therapy Supervisor, PMR, UnityPoint Health-St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, IA |
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2:00 - 2:15 pm
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Final Break
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2:15 - 3:15 pm
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Break Out Sessions:
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“Behavioral Treatment in Light of Cognitive Impairment: TBI, ABI and Beyond” Session Two Robert Karol, PhD, LP, ABPP-RP, CBIST, President, Karol Neuropsychological Services and Consulting, Minneapolis, MN |
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“Unmasking Mild Brain Injury - NEXT STEPS for Iowa’s Schools”Geoffrey M Lauer, MS, Executive Director, Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa, Iowa City, IA |
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“Unmasking the Magic for Dealing with Difficult Families”Diane Hernandez, MS, CRC, CBIS, Disability Resource Coordinator, Iowa Employment Solutions at Des Moines Area Community College, Des Moines, IAThomas W Brown, BS, CBIST, Chief Executive Officer, Community NeuroRehab, Des Moines, IA |
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“Assistive Technology for Health and Wellness”Tracy Keninger, MA, Director, Rural Solutions and Assistive Technology, Easter Seals Iowa, Des Moines, IAKim Karwal, BS, Assistive Technology Support Professional, Easter Seals Iowa, Des Moines, IA |
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