2017 Speaker Handouts

ELEVENTH ANNUAL NKY TBI CONFERENCE – March 31, 2017
SPEAKER PRESENTATIONS

Conference Learner Outcomes:  After participation in the learning activities of this conference, attendees will:

1.  Appraise the variety of therapies used to treat the client with traumatic brain injury applying the comprehensive array of modalities currently available.
2.  Assess the role of new technology in the evaluation and care of the traumatic brain injury survivor.
3.  Analyze the psychosocial needs of traumatic brain injury survivors and how they can be attained by available therapies.
4.  Explain the scientific basis for complementary/integrative approaches to traumatic brain injury recovery.
5.  Propose the inclusion of expanded therapeutic measures in the care of traumatic brain injury survivors and justify their usefulness.
6.  Design a comprehensive plan for prioritizing the therapeutic approaches available to traumatic brain injury survivors for the long term.

Approved CEUs (FINAL)

Program with Exhibiting Sponsors (Diamond, Platinum, Gold and Silver)
Program Insert 1 of 2
Program Insert 2 of 2

Attendee Folder Handouts:
Speaker Brief Bio Listing
TBI Resources
Evaluation Form
Flyer – 1st Northern Kentucky Brain Walk – May 13, 2017, Pioneer Park

INSTRUCTIONS:
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Supplemental material, such as handout or video, is shown in purple.

GENERAL SESSIONS

8:00-9:00
“Acquired Brain Injury – from a Rehabilitation physician survivor’s perspective”
     Kenneth Mook, MD, PhD, Gateway Rehabilitation Hospital

11:30-12:30
“Brain Injury Recovery is a Process, Not a Destination”
        YouTube Video:  Increasing my Brain’s and my Body’s Ability to Thrive after Brain Injury
 Craig J. Phillips, MRC, BA and TBI Survivor
Visit his website:  http://secondchancetolive.org

12:30-1:00
“Medical Management of Traumatic Brain Injured Patient”
Chad A. Walters, DO, Neuro Rehab Specialists and NeuroRestorative

3:00-4:00
“Using HPN High Performance Neurofeedback and Craniosacral Therapy for TBI Symptoms”
Rachel Smith, LMT and TBI Survivor, Significant Healing Well Care Practice
Visit her website:  http://rachelvsmith.com 

TRACK ONE – CLINICAL

9:15-10:00
“Effective Evidence-Based Therapy Techniques and Strategies for Cognitive Linguistic Deficits Resulting from TBI and Concussion”
          Handout – Effective Evidence-Based Therapy Techniques
Krista A. Beyrer, MA, CCC/SLP, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Clinical, Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of Cincinnati

10:15-11:00
“Impact of TBI on Vocational, Educational, and Social Participation in Adults”
Steven Wheeler, PhD, OTR/L, CBIS, Professor of Rehabilitation Sciences and Occupational Therapy Program Director, University of Cincinnati

2:00-2:45
“Vision Training Rehabilitation post TBI”
Joseph F. Clark, PhD, Professor of Neurology, University of Cincinnati / Gerald M. Holloway, AT, Coordinator of Concussion Services, NovaCare Rehabilitation

TRACK TWO – CLINICAL

9:15-10:00
“Achieving “A Higher Level of Care” with Technology ~ for Clinicians”
Julie Wring, MA, CCC-SLP; Kelly Roberts, PT, MPT; Melissa A. Wilinsky, OTR/L – All from HealthSouth Northern Kentucky Rehabilitation Hospital

10:15-11:00
“Spreading Depolarizations: A Precision Medicine Approach to TBI Treatment”
Laura B. Ngwenya, MD, PhD, Director of Neurotrauma Center, University of Cincinnati Gardner Neuroscience Institute

2:00-2:45
“Neuropsychological Assessment: The Varied Presentation of Brain Injury”
         Handout – Mr. X Sample Results
Tara E. Reed, PhD, Licensed Psychologist, Horn and Associates in Rehabilitation, Lexington, KY

 

TRACK THREE – SURVIVOR/CAREGIVER

9:15-10:00
Support Group Session for Survivors and Caregivers – “Defining the New Normal”
Amy Daniel, MSN, RN, CNOR, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, BRIDGES Support Group Facilitator & BRIDGES Board Member

10:15-11:00
2 Joint Presentations:
1) “Out of the Shadow” The Ways I Have Learned to Cope with Brain Injury”
Kathy Cummins, TBI Survivor
Visit her website:  http://www.brain-injury-survivor.net/index.html
2) Living with Brain Injury – Family Member Perspective
Jessica Embry, CBIS, CTRS, MBA – Family Member, Program Director, NeuroRestorative

2:00-2:45
“Achieving “A Higher Level of Care” with Technology ~ for Survivors/Caregivers”
Julie Wring, MA, CCC-SLP; Kelly Roberts, PT, MPT; Melissa A. Wilinsky, OTR/L – All from HealthSouth Northern Kentucky Rehabilitation Hospital