2013 SEVENTH ANNUAL NKY TBI CONFERENCE SPEAKER PRESENTATIONS

INSTRUCTIONS:  Click on presentation title to view speaker’s PowerPoint presentation handout.

8:15-9:15    AM FEATURED SESSION
“Stroke – Understanding and Overcoming Cerebral Vascular Injuries” 
Sheital Bavishi, DO, University Hospital

12:00-1:00    POST LUNCH FEATURED SESSION
“The Chiari Malformation” 
Kerry Crone, MD, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

3:20-4:20 PM    FEATURED SESSION
“From Concussion to Dementia: A Key Role for Dysregulated Brain Inflammation” 
Linda Van Eldik, PhD, Director of University of Kentucky Sanders-Brown Center on Aging 

TRACK ONE – CLINICIAN

9:30-10:15    “The Risks of Developing Seizures After TBI” 
Sarah Wagers, MD, Frazier Rehab, UL, VA-Louisville

10:30-11:15    “Pain management in post-acute Polytrauma and Traumatic Brain Injury”
James Plunkett, MD / Rachel Heberling, MD – both from Cincinnati VA Medical Center

1:15-2:00    “Therapeutic Treatment – Legal Roadblocks/Legal Remedies”
Jennifer Lawrence, JD, Lawrence Law Firm

2:15-3:00    “Myths, Misconceptions and Challenges of Sports-Related Concussions”
Scott Livingston, PhD, PT, ATC, SCS, University of Kentucky-Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy

TRACK TWO – MILITARY / VETERAN SURVIVOR / CAREGIVER

9:30-10:15 Support Group Meeting – “The Social Frontier-post TBI” – Track 2, 3 & 4 (No Handout)
Facilitator – Mindy Ortlieb, OTR/L, NeuroRestorative / BRIDGES Board of Directors

10:30-11:15    “Obesity and the Brain”
Troy Schumann, DO, Weight Management Center, St. Elizabeth Medical Center

1:15-2:00

“The Use of Dogs as an Adjunct to Healthcare in Clients with Neurologic Disabilities” 
Tina Mooney, MSW / Marlys Staley, PT, Executive Director, Circle Tail, Inc.

2:15-3:00    “Medical Management of the Traumatic Brain Injured Patient”
Chad Walters, DO, NeuroRestorative

TRACK THREE – ADULT SURVIVOR/CAREGIVER

9:30-10:15 Support Group Meeting – “The Social Frontier-post TBI” – Track 2, 3 & 4 (No Handout)
Facilitator – Mindy Ortlieb, OTR/L, NeuroRestorative / BRIDGES Board of Directors10:30-11:15    “Chemotherapy-Related Cognitive Impairment: Healing chemo-fog with latest brain-computer interface technology”
Kirk Little, PsyD, Little Psychological Services

1:15-2:00    “Orientation to Services of Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation” (No PowerPoint or Handout)
David Beach, PhD, Executive Director, Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation

2:15-3:00    “Assistive Technology and Traumatic Brain Injury” 
Latasha Lampkin-Hartman, MS, ATP, Rehabilitation Engineer, Redwood

TRACK FOUR – PEDIATRIC SURVIVOR/CAREGIVER

9:30-10:15 Support Group Meeting – “The Social Frontier-post TBI” – Track 2, 3 & 4 (No Handout)
Facilitator – Mindy Ortlieb, OTR/L, NeuroRestorative / BRIDGES Board of Directors

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9:30-10:15    “School Re-entry and Beyond: Enhancing Chances for Success” 
Joan Kiefer, BS, School Intervention Coordinator, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

10:30-11:15    “Understanding and Supporting Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders” 
Donna Murray, PhD, CCC-SLP, CCHMC, Co-Director, Kelly O’Leary Center for Autism

1:15-3:15    *NEW* 2 HR CEU – Social Work from University of Louisville Kent School of Social Work
“Understanding Abusive Pediatric Head Trauma: A Program for Professionals”
Theresa Sirles, MS, RN, CPN, Director of Children’s Hospital Foundation Office of Child Advocacy, Kosair Children’s Hospital