1. health and fitness
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We look forward to seeing you during the 2014 WOTA Annual
Conference at the Fox Valley Technical College in Appleton.
After reviewing the program, we are sure you will want to join
us!
Keep in mind, 2015 is a renewal year, you’ll need 24 points by
May 31st. Conference is an excellent opportunity to earn continuing education credits.
Session titles are color-coded to reflect the following tracts:
All
Industry
Ortho
Pediatrics
Aging Adult
Mental Health/Wellness
October 10 - 11, 2014
Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton, WI
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WOTA
6045 Monona Drive
Madison, WI 53716
• Call 608-287-1606 to register
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Friday, October 10, 2014
7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Registration
Exhibits
Breakfast
Poster Presentations
8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Keynote Address:
Promoting and Advancing Occupational Therapy’s
Critical Role in Mental Health (Session #1)
Virginia “Ginny” Stoffel, PhD, OT, BCMA, FAOTA
Opportunities are abundant for occupational therapy
practitioners to show their expertise in implementing
client-centered, integrated contemporary approaches
to addressing behavioral health conditions based on
evidence-based concepts of recovery and wellness.
Advocacy and leadership are needed to create the
health, recovery and wellness services. Respond to
this call for action to strengthen the critical role of OT
in promoting mental health.
Learning Objectives: 1) identify the mental health
needs of the population(s) served and frame them in
a wellness approach to recovery 2) plan for leadership
and advocacy needed to create a whole health
approach 3) commit to participating in healthcare
reform opportunities that will create access to
occupational therapy services.
Dr. Ginny Stoffel has been a professor of occupational
therapy at UW-Milwaukee for more than 30 years. She
is currently serving as the president of the AOTA (20132016). With Dr. Catana Brown, she is co-author of the
text Occupational Therapy in Mental Health: A Vision
for Participation published by FA Davis in 2011. Ginny’s
professional service has included WOTA, AOTA, AOTF,
and Mental Health America of Wisconsin. She is a coinvestigator in a study addressing mental health issues
for students in transition from military to civilian life.
Institutes 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m
Institute A
A “Sensational” Journey to Understanding SPD
Catie Sondrol, MOTR/L
Along our sensational journey we will investigate the
relationship between arousal, attention, environment, learning, and performance and how they impact
our sensory system. We will learn how to get real
changes from our prescribed sensory diets by closely
examining frequency, intensity, duration, and rhythm
of input. We will explore economical, creative
treatment techniques to take back to our work setting
and use with minimal set up.
Learning Objectives: 1) articulate how arousal,
attention, and environment impact the sensory system
and a child’s learning 2) identify the term sensory diet,
what key factors make a sensory diet successful, and
how to effectively put a sensory diet into action 3)
gain treatment methods and activities that engage the
whole body for learning that can be implemented with
minimal set up upon return to work. Level: beginning
Catie Sondrol has a Masters of Occupational Therapy
and a certificate of Assistive Technology. She has
extensive mentorship and continuing education in the
area of sensory processing disorders. She has
completed a practicum with Camp Avanti and serves
as a camp therapist. She recently completed a level 1
mentorship through STARS. Catie has a private practice
in Arizona which provides school and clinic-based
services, birth through 21 years.
Institute B
Get Back to Basics: Underlying Physical Impairments
that Lead to Occupational Performance Improvements
Joanne Wirtz, MS, OTR/L
Be a more effective COTA who can critically assess
and revise treatment by what you observe your client
doing in movement and during occupational
performance areas of ADL’s. Reason through ADL’s to
identify what is causing the impairment to enable you
to rehabilitate it and create new treatment ideas.
Learning Objectives: 1) review and learn basics of the
upper quadrant and trunk biomechanics 2) review and
learn ROM, MMT and how the spine, scapula all play
along in the assessment 3) review and learn the
implications of posture and posture issues with
movement 4) learn and apply a variety of treatment
techniques that address movement and occupational
performance 5) learn how to write goals applicable to
the upper quadrant. Level: beginning
Joanne began her occupational therapy career in the
1980s as a COTA. Ten years later, she received her
bachelor’s degree as an occupational therapist, and
obtained her advance placement master’s degree in
2003. Joanne has worked in many different areas of
occupational therapy including: acute hospital
settings, work injury, pediatrics, outpatient, and longterm care. She is the director of therapy services for
the Rennes Group managing six skilled nursing facility
therapy departments in northeast and northcentral
Wisconsin.
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Sessions: 9:30 a.m.to 11:30 a.m.
Assistance and Therapy Dogs Sorting Through Energy Healing: The Next Frontier in Medicine
(Session #3)
Misconceptions & Myths (Session #2)
Molly Johnson, BS, KPA, CTP, CHES
Madigan, Registered Therapy Dog
Many misconceptions and misunderstandings exist
about assistance and therapy dogs – types, training,
and the support they provide to individuals and the
community at large. Molly and Madigan will help you
sort through the confusion and provide you with the
knowledge and skills you will need to speak accurately
about these two classes of “dogs with jobs”. Come!
Sit! And Stay! For this informative entertaining
presentation.
Learning Objectives: 1) identify three categories of
assistance dogs 2) describe the support each type of
assistance dog offers 3) describe the challenges in
verifying the legitimacy of an assistance dog 4)
describe the difference between an assistance and a
therapy dog 5) describe the role of a therapy dog 6)
discuss the benefits and advantages of clicker training
versus using traditional methods. Level: beginning
Amy Wilinski, MBA, OTR, Reiki Master
Just as you may take vitamins each day to keep your
body healthy, there are simple energy techniques you
can do to help you become healthier, more vibrant
and resilient against illness and stress. You will learn
there is more to you than body and mind when you
experience these energy healing techniques that you
can immediately incorporate into your daily life and
that of your clients.
Madigan, a registered therapy dog, works with Molly
at ThedaCare At Home Hospice, Winnebago Mental
Health Institute and local skilled nursing and assisted
living facilities.
Karen is an OT with over 30 years experience working
in school settings. She received her BS in OT from the
University of Alabama and her MS in therapeutic
science from the UW. A former consultant with the
Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative, she guest
lectures at institutes of higher education and presents
both locally and nationally.
Yoga in the Classroom (Session #5)
Sandy Kletti, MS, OTR/L
Amy has a Master’s in Business Administration and a
Bachelor’s in Occupational Therapy. 11 years ago she
was introduced to the world of energy healing and
immediately recognized how it could easily
complement conventional medicine. She owns
Golden Light Healing offering training in energy
healing with the mission to help people remember
the innate gifts within.
Low Tech Techniques for ADL’s: Gearing up for
Molly has over twenty years experience with Students with ASD (Session #4)
registered dogs as a trainer, owner and volunteer.
Molly graduated with honors from the prestigious
Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training and
Behavior. She is one of only 500 KPA Certified Training
Partners in the world. In 2009, Molly founded
Compassionate Canines, a non-profit organization that
provides support, education, and training for therapy
dog volunteers in the Appleton area.
gain knowledge of specific techniques to use when
working with students with ASD and CD on ADL’s.
Karen Stindt, OTR
OTs have been involved with helping people become
independent for a long time. With the increase of
students on the autism spectrum, traditional
approaches to ADL training have not been as successful
as with other students. This presentation will review
the frames of reference for working with ASD
students. Using specific techniques such as penny
systems, first then and others, you will learn to set up
activities to help these students learn ADL skills.
Learning Objectives: 1) identify frames of reference
for working with students with ASD 2) learn objective
measurements to quantify ADL skills and practice 3)
Yoga promotes mental and physical well-being,
allowing children to strengthen their bodies while
simultaneously calming themselves. The state of
being relaxed and alert is optimal for learning. Yoga
benefits children by helping focus energy into
appropriate movement and function, organizing
sensory systems, and increasing body awareness and
coordination skills. Students and teachers alike can
benefit from incorporating yoga into the classroom
setting as part of the school day.
Learning Objectives: 1) demonstrate breathing
techniques, yoga poses, and guided visualizations for
facilitating relaxation, self-regulation and ability to
focus 2) identify simple tools to promote learning
readiness 3) identify strategies that help children
develop positive perceptions, self-confidence and
mindful awareness 4) demonstrate methods for
integrating movement activities into the core
curriculum. Level: beginning
Sandy has been working as an occupational therapist
in the Appleton Area School District for the past 29
years. She is a doctoral candidate in occupational
therapy focusing her fellowship project on
mindfulness with children in the school setting. She
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is a certified YogaKids teacher and has been
incorporating yoga movement and breathing activities
in classrooms and afterschool programs with children
for the past 10 years.
The Primary Coach Approach to Teaming within
Natural Environments (Session #6)
Carol Noddings Eichinger, MS, LPC, IMH-E® (IV)
Listen to a Wisconsin Birth-to-3 Program team discuss
the Primary Coach Approach to teaming within natural
environments and become more familiar with the
concentration on carefully matching occupational
therapy expertise and strategies within the context
of real family routines and activities, building parent
confidence and capacity.
Learning Objectives: 1) understand the framework for
implementing a primary coach approach to learning
in early intervention, including strategies for selection
of a primary coach, working within the context of
family routines and activities, and coaching as an adult
interaction style 2) have more confidence describing
these practices to families and other key stakeholders
(physicians, child care partners) in the community 3)
understand the importance and unique role a therapy
discipline plays in providing early intervention
services using the primary coach approach to teaming,
and the expertise needed for documentation and
billing practices Level: beginning
Carol Noddings Eichinger is the Program Director for
the Early Childhood Professional Development
Program for the Waisman Center at the University of
Wisconsin, Madison.
Pre-work Screens: Organizational & Legal
Considerations (Session #7)
Drew Bossen, PT, MBA
Increasing numbers of organizations are utilizing prework screen (PWS) to verify their perspective hires
have the physical capabilities to perform the work at
hand. This session will provide an in-depth discussion
of the issues an organization should be aware of when
considering, designing, testing and implementing a
Pre-work Screen and/or a Return to Work Screen
process. An in-depth discussion of the legal issues
related to federal employment guidelines, disparate
impact, and interactions with employers. Case studies
will demonstrate the importance of understanding the
legal risk, illustrating real world positive outcomes
and consequences.
Learning Objectives: 1) a working knowledge of the
screening process 2) implementing the program into
your organization.
Drew received his undergraduate and Physical Therapy
degrees from the University of Iowa. He has a strong
clinical background rooted in the assessment and
evaluation of the injured worker. Over the past 20 years
he has worked with organizations across the country
providing organizational solutions in ergonomics, proactive safety and wellness. His strengths lie in clinical
application and systems thinking.
Big and Loud (Session #8)
Kristen Barbiaux, MS, OTR and Mary Jo Crist, OTR
LSVT BIG is a research-based exercise approach
developed from principles of the effective Parkinson
specific speech treatment LSVT LOUD. LSVT BIG has
been shown to enhance larger amplitude whole body
functional movements that include faster walking with
bigger steps, better balance which reduces the risk of
falls and increased trunk rotation. LSVT LOUD has
shown benefits in swallowing, facial expression,
intelligibility and improved brain function.
Learning Objectives: 1) introduce and review the
history of amplitude-based therapies 2) describe the
implementation of the fundamental treatment
concepts that underline the LSVT BIG & LOUD
programs. Level: beginning
Kristen Barbiaux received her Master’s degree of
science in Occupational Therapy from the UWMilwaukee. She has been an OT for 10 years working
in outpatient rehab, focusing on orthopedics, neuro,
safe driver rehab. She is a certified LSVT BIG provider,
Graston certified and a certified Kineso Tape
practitioner.
Mary Jo Crist received her Master’s degree of science
in Occupational Therapy from the UW-Milwaukee. 28
of her 31 years as a OT have been at St. Elizabeth
Hospital in outpatient rehab, industrial rehabilitation
and ergonomics. She is a certified LSVT BIG provider
and is certified in joule FCE testing.
Blast Injuries (Session #9)
Teri Bielefeld, PT, CHT
There are so many men and women returning from
the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq with blast injuries to
the upper extremity. Their immediate care is in the
surgical theater in medical barracks before being
transported to the U.S. hospital in Germany, then
possibly to Bethesda or Walter Reed state side. Once
the patient is stabilized, the soldier may choose to
locate back home and begin the long process of hand
and upper rehabilitation. Hand therapists need to be
ready to treat these types of complex injuries. This
course will assist the hand therapist in gaining a better
understanding of the total treatment of blast injuries
of the hand.
Learning Objectives: 1) increase knowledge base of
the types of hand blast injuries seen in the returning
soldiers of the Afghanistan and Iraq wars 2) learn
surgical procedures performed to enhance function
of the blast injured hand 3) learn hand therapy
techniques to enhance function of the blast injured
hand. Level: intermediate
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Teri Bielefeld has worked at the Zablocki VA Medical
Center for the past 34 years, presently PT clinical
specialist in the Outpatient Physical Therapy Center.
She is a clinical instructor in the physical therapy
programs at Marquette, Carroll, Concordia and UWMadison. Teri is a certified hand therapist who
lectures nationally and internationally on numerous
hand rehabilitation topics.
Screening for Cervical Differential DX (Session #10)
William Rein, MPT, OCS, CSCS
Focus on examination directed at the cervicothoracic
spine to identify involvement in common upper
quarter syndromes. We will discuss situations that
may warrant a referral to another health care provider
and common, evidenced-based first-line interventions (manual therapy, exercise) for the
cervicothoracic spine.
Learning Objectives: 1) identify conditions in the
upper extremity that commonly occur concurrent with
cervicothoracic impairments 2) understand and
demonstrate clinical tests that can quickly identify
cervical or thoracic involvement in upper quarter
symptoms 3) understand and demonstrate simple
self- mobilization and stretching techniques to the
cervicothoracic region that would assist in a
multimodal treatment of common upper quarter
conditions. Level: intermediate
Bill received his master’s in Physical Therapy from the
University of Wisconsin Madison and earned his Board
Certification in Orthopedic Physical Therapy in 2009.
He is a certified ASTYM provider and Certified as a
Strength and Conditioning Specialist. His professional
interests involve seeing patients with shoulder, knee
and spinal issues.
9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Upledger CranioSacral Therapy:
Coming through the Fog (Session #11)
Tami Goldstein, WLMT, CST
Michael Morgan, LMT, CST-D
CranioSacral Therapy (CST) its history, the science and
its application. CST will be presented for therapy from
newborns to geriatric and various aspects for
improved health and recovery. Included: my
motivation to train in CST, my daughter’s recovery from
autism using CST, SIT & BioMedical Therapies.
Learning Objectives: 1) what is CST 2) the history and
science behind CST 3) an understanding of the
application and facilitation of CST as a stand-alone
therapy and as part of a multidisciplinary approach
for health. Level: beginning/intermediate
Tami Goldstein is a CranioSacral therapist with over
10 years professional experience. International award
winning author of “Coming Through the Fog,”
contributing author in Cutting Edge Therapy &
Treatment for Autism, and NCBTMB approved
education provider & developer of Applications of
Upledger CST, Massage & Bodywork for Autism.
Michael Morgan is an instructor of CST. Michael owns
BodyEnergy Company and teaches extensively in the
US and internationally. Michael recently pioneered
and coordinated research in the application of CST to
dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral to Treatment
(SBIRT): Occupational Therapy Practitioners Address
Issues of Substance Abuse (Session #12)
Ginny Stoffel, PhD, OT, BCMH, FAOTA
Heidi Plach, MS, OT
This session will train participants in the SBIRT
process. Participants will be able to apply SBIRT in a
variety of settings and address substance use in the
community setting as part of health promotion,
prevention, and intervention strategies.
Learning Objectives: 1) describe screening, brief
intervention and referral to treatment 2) apply SBIRT
in a variety of settings 3) address substance use in
community settings as part of health promotion,
prevention, and intervention strategies. Level:
intermediate
Ginny Stoffel and Heidi Plach teach in the
Occupational Therapy program at the University of
W isconsin-Milwaukee. They are experienced in
mental health and substance abuse interventions and
have active research programs in addressing mental
health, substance abuse, and programs for student
veterans returning to civilian life. Ginny is currently
the AOTA President (2013-2016).
The Executive Function Performance Test (EFPT):
History, Evidence, and Use in Practice (Session #13)
Meghan Doherty, OTR/L, MSOT
The Executive Function Performance Test (EFPT) is a
top-down, performance-based assessment of IADL
participation for independent living. It is used with
many adult neurological populations. This workshop
will cover the development of past and on-going
research, administration, scoring, and interpretation
of results.
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Learning Objectives: 1) understand development of
and rationale for use of the EFPT 2) utilize graded cuing
to support performance on the EFPT 3) describe scoring
and interpretation of scores on the EFPT.
Level: intermediate
Meghan Doherty is the research coordinator of the
Performance, Participation, and Neurorehabilitation
research lab at the Program in OT at Washington
University. She is the treating therapist on three
research studies with acute and chronic stroke, and
women post-chemotherapy for breast cancer. Meghan
works PRN in adult inpatient rehabilitation and at St.
Louis Children’s Hospital.
11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
But I’m Not a Technology Person… (Session #14)
Margaret Blodgett, PhD, EdS, OTR
Are you a “technology person” or do you prefer to
refer your clients to someone with more technology
experience? This session will provide an overview of
technology solutions that apply to multiple client
populations and are available on most computers and
smart phones. These tools are easily learned and
taught to clients.
Learning Objectives: 1) explore the concept of
occupational technology 2) identify ways that
common technology applications can be incorporated
into practice 3) increase confidence in matching client
needs with technology solutions. Level: beginning
Dr. Blodgett is a Associate Professor of Occupational
Therapy and the Online Faculty Mentoring Specialist
at Concordia University. She holds a BS in OT, and MS
of Computer Science Education, an Educational
Specialist degree in Educational Technology and a PhD
in Education.
Good Better Best Achieving Excellence in your
Geriatric OT Practice (Session #15)
Lisa Heisler, OTR
Celebrating being a responsible OT in geriatric practice
is something we all CAN do on a daily basis.
Committing ourselves to being life-long learners,
abiding by our code of ethics and following the model
of client centered care, we have the opportunity to
turn information into knowledge, direct our thoughts
to advance our intelligence and convert reflections
into wisdom as we aspire to be the best OT we can be!
Learning Objectives: 1) review AOTA Code of Ethics
and correlate these concepts to researched OT
practice errors 2) define ‘client centered care’ 3)
identify strategies that clinicians can use to integrate
ethics and client centered care to provide the best
care for their geriatric clients as they are able.
Level: intermediate
Practicing for over 25 years, Lisa is currently in private
practice. Her company, Guardian Angels, CS, LLC
focuses on the community-based needs of older
adults. Credentialed in geriatrics, Aging-In-Place and
dementia care, Lisa is committed to life-long learning
and is passionate about promoting quality of life for
seniors.
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Exhibits
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Lunch
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Poster Presentation
Gearing up for fieldwork (Session #16)
Wendy Goldbach, OTD, MEd, OTR, CHT
Student preparation for clinical competence is the
responsibility of academia, students and clinical
educators. Level II Fieldwork can be rewarding for all
if students are well prepared. This presentation
discusses methods to build student competence and
confidence that can be reinforced by FW educators to
create successful outcomes.
Learning Objectives: 1) participants will understand
the method of instruction used to prepare students
for practical application of clinical skills 2) participants
will be able to design Fieldwork experiences for CUW
students based on experiential learning model
presented 3) participants will gain resources for
referring underserved clients in need of Pro Bono
services. Level: beginning/intermediate
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Wendy Goldbach is an Assistant Professor at Concordia
University Wisconsin. She developed and co-teaches
at the OT Community Clinic, which provides services
to underserved and underinsured clients in need of
OT. She is a certified hand therapist who owned and
operated a private OT practice in Northern Wisconsin
for 14 years.
12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Aromatouch Technique ~ Holistic doTERRA Essential
Oil Application (Session 17)
Susan Paul, Journey to Holistic Health, LLC
Aromatouch technique is for total body balance. It is a
simple method of applying certified pure therapeutic
grade essential oils topically along the spine to
produce a systemic and profound whole-body
experience. Benefits include stress reduction,
immune enhancement, inflammatory response
reduction, and internal balance and stability.
Learning Objectives: 1) increase the benefits of using
these specific oils to systemic or whole body benefits
2) benefits of technique include stress reduction,
immune enhancement, inflammatory response
reduction and internal balance stability 3) encourages
you to choose a natural starting point for your health,
both in healing and prevention.
Level: beginning/intermediate/advanced
Susan has over a decade of experience with
aromatherapy including implementing aromatherapy
services within healthcare institutions. She is a
certified Aromatouch Technique practitioner and
practices energy-based medicine using the health
touch program. Susan empowers and educates others
how therapeutic-grade essential oils can be used as a
self-care wellness alternative for physical and
emotional healthcare needs.
Industrial Ergonomics: A Comprehensive Approach
for Minimizing Cost & Optimizing Performance
(Session # 18)
Drew Bossen, PT, MBA
A systematic approach to injury prevention which will
help control lost work time injuries and their
associated costs. Research has demonstrated an
effective ergonomics program has a positive effect
on reducing the risks associated with workplace
injuries. An ergonomics program may not allow an
organization to maximize its injury prevent initiatives.
The concept of an “Interventional Matrix” to manage
workplace injuries and their associated costs will be
introduced.
Learning Objectives: 1) introduction to a variety of
implementation strategies which can be utilized to
prevent workplace injuries and affect the cost
equation of these injuries 2) understand the use of
“Interventional Controls” to manage workplace
injuries 3) see first-hand how these strategies have
been deployed by a large multi-national organization
to reduce injuries and associated costs.
Drew received his undergraduate and Physical Therapy
degrees from the University of Iowa, and a MBA from
Ashland College. He has a strong clinical background
rooted in the assessment and evaluation of the injured
worker. Over the past 20 years he has worked with
organizations across the country providing
organizational solutions in ergonomics, pro-active
safety and wellness. His strengths lie in clinical
application and systems thinking.
handwriting. Extensive resources will be shared with
participants.
Learning Objectives: 1) Identify the multiple factors
that influence handwriting 2)learn objective
measurements to quantify handwriting 3) gain
knowledge of research supporting handwriting issues.
Karen is an OT with over 30 years experience working
in school settings. She received her BS in OT from the
University of Alabama and her MS in therapeutic
science from the UW. A former consultant with the
Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative, she guest
lectures at institutes of higher education and presents
both locally and nationally.
Sensorimotor Performance Analysis:
Assessing Movement Foundations (Session #20)
Deborah Dougherty, OTD, OTR
A brief overview of the Sensorimotor Performance
Analysis, an observational, criterion-based tool that
can assess movement foundations that sometimes
accompany sensory processing difficulties, is
presented. Videos will provide an opportunity to score
one-two of the 7 functional motor tasks. Strengths
and challenges of the instrument will be shared.
Learning Objectives: 1) gain information on the
definition of “evidence” as defined in practice and
recent literature 2) gain information on a model for
“evidence-informed” practice versus “evidencebased” practice 3) examine “evidence building” as an
occupation in research and practice, and discuss
similarities and differences.
Gearing up for Handwriting (Session #19)
Karen Stindt, OTR
School-based OTs are frequently tasked with
evaluation of handwriting skills. This presentation will
review the factors that affect handwriting, how to
quantify handwriting and research based ways to
address some of the common issues seen in
Deborah is an Associate Clinical professor at the
University of Wisconsin LaCrosse. She has over 30
years clinical and teaching experience, with the
majority of her clinical experience in school systems.
She recently completed her clinical doctorate at
Thomas Jefferson University School of Health
Professions. She is interested in finding easy-to-
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bridge communication between research and clinical
practice, and educating students who can contribute
to the same.
PIP joint flexion contracture: Combining theory and
evidence for best practice (Session #21)
Michael Borst, OTD, OTR, CHT
Both the theory and evidence regarding intervention
for PIP joint flexion contracture will be reviewed with
regard to impairment and occupational performance.
Evidence for the effects of the variables of orthosis
daily wear time, duration, timing of initiation, and the
predictive value of the modified Weeks test will be
examined.
Learning Objectives: 1) summarize the current theory
and evidence related to intervention for PIP joint
flexion contracture 2) choose evidence-based
parameters for orthotic intervention for PIP joint
flexion contracture 3) identify what is currently
unknown regarding the effectiveness of orthotic
intervention for PIP joint flexion contracture.
Level: intermediate/advanced
Michael Borst is an associate professor of
Occupational Therapy at Concordia University
Wisconsin. Previously he was the Clinical Specialist
in hand therapy at Meriter Hospital in Madison where
he worked in clinical care for 20 years. He has taught
CE courses in hand therapy at regional and national
conferences.
12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Zones of Regulation: A Concept to Foster SelfRegulation (Session #22)
Leah Kuypers, MAEd, OTR/L
The Zones of Regulation presentation provides
teachers, therapists and parents with hands-on
knowledge on the nature of self-regulation and
strategies for improving self-regulation and emotional
control in individuals of all ages. The presentation
addresses topics such as: the brain’s involvement,
typical development, sensory processing, emotional
regulation, and executive functioning. Participants
will learn an explicit, stair-stepped method and tools
to guide students in utilizing The Zones framework
across situations and environments to regulate
sensory needs, impulses, and emotional states to
social demands.
Learning Objectives: 1) identify the sensory systems
that impact regulation 2) describe sensory integration
and its impact on modulation and regulation 3) outline
executive functions that frequently impact selfregulation 4) define emotional regulation to include
social cognition’s role in emotional expression 5)
reflect on the importance of using individual strategies
to self-regulate 6) demonstrate insight into the Zones
of Regulation’s systematic way to teach students to
self-regulate 7) identify ways to integrate the Zones
into practice and generalize skills across settings.
Level: beginning/intermediate/advanced
Leah Kuypers created the Zones of Regulation, a
framework designed to teach self-regulation, and is
author of the book by the same name (2011). In
addition to working with students, she provides
trainings and consultation to parents and
professionals on self-regulation and challenging
behavior, as well as offering workshops on the Zones
to groups across North America.
Kinesiotaping the next best thing to duct tape
(Session #23)
Mary Ognenoff, OTR, CLT, CKTP
The basic concepts to kinesiotaping and how to apply
to your every day practice and home life. Hands-on
practice taping for a variety of challenges that we face
at work and at home.
Learning Objectives: 1) to describe kinesiotaping
concepts 2) to demonstrate how to use kinesiotape
for a variety of challenges 3) to have the clinician take
some of the basic concepts back to their clinic to
enhance their treatment methods. Level: beginning
Mary Ognenoff has had the opportunity to receive
many of her trainings under Rosemary Schrauth. She
has treated clients from birth to age 104 in a variety of
settings with a variety of diagnosis. She has a passion
for Kinesiotaping and Lymphedema treatment. She
was trained in Lymphedema in 1995 and Kinesiotaping
in 2004. Mary is a Rehabilitation Manager and clinician
for Achieve Therapy Solutions at Clearview in Juneau.
She likes to work outside the box by trying to use
Kinesiotape to attempt to “fix” all problems.
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1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Operating on all Cylinders: What does using an
Evidence-based, Occupation-based, and Clientcentered Approach Mean to the Experienced
Therapist? (Session #24)
Wendy Goldbach, OTD, MEd, OTR, CHT
This session will guide the experienced therapist in
incorporating current models of evidenced-based,
occupation-based, and client-centered therapy into
current practice. By understanding these recognized
best practice concepts, participants will gain an
understanding of how they can enhance client
satisfaction and positive outcomes to intervention.
Learning Objectives: 1) participants will identify
methods for increasing client satisfaction, treatment
effectiveness and performance outcomes 2)
participants will recognize the benefits of
incorporating evidence-based, occupation-based and
client-centered therapy into daily practice 3)
participants will determine one change that can be
implemented within their current therapeutic
approach in order to advance treatment methods.
Level: intermediate/advanced
Wendy Goldbach is an Assistant Professor at Concordia
University Wisconsin. She developed and co-teaches
at the OT Community clinic, which provides services
to underserved and underinsured clients in need of
OT. She is a certified hand therapist who owned and
operated a private OT practice in Northern Wisconsin
for 14 years.
1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Student Forum (Session #25)
Success with Proactive Career Search Strategies
Brian Weidner, MBA
Ever wonder how Human Resource professions and
recruiters make hiring decisions? In this session you
will learn what happens behind closed doors when
an organzation hires an Occupational Therapist.
We will focus on how you can land the position of
your dreams by leveraging proactive and effective
strategies.
Brian is President and Founder of Summit Leadership,
LLC, the parent company of OTCareerTree.com and the
Career Tree Network. Brian earned his Bachelor’s of
Science degree from Bradley and his MBA from the
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Immediately following this presentation, join current
representatives, Judy Gum and Brenna Patterson for
the WSOTA Annual Business Meeting including the
election of WSOTA representatives to the WOTA Board
of Directors.
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Complementary and Alternative Medicine Recent
Findings for Occupational Therapists (Session #26)
Franklin Stein, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative
Medicine (CAM) as applied by occupational therapists
globally will be explored with opportunities for
demonstrations, and discussions. Specifically seven
areas of CAM will be presented and discussed as
clinical interventions used by occupational therapists:
yoga, tai chi, mindfulness, stress management,
therapeutic touch and animal-assisted therapy.
Learning Objectives: 1) critically evaluate the most
recent research by occupational therapists on
complementary and alternative medicine 2) discuss
how CAM can be incorporated into occupational
therapy 3) share with participants how CAM is
currently applied in W isconsin by occupational
therapists. Level: intermediate
This presenter is an experienced professor, researcher
and clinician who is the Chief Editor of Occupational
Therapy International. He has presented and
published widely in the areas of complementary and
alternative medicine.
2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Beyond Research Literature: Evidence in Everyday
Practice (Session #27)
Deborah Dougherty, OTD, OTR
“Evidence” is defined differently in practice than in
research literature. A descriptive study was
implemented to discover why. Findings implied that
evidence-building, as an occupation, may look
different in research and practice contexts, with
clinical reasoning a key component in practice.
Implications for practice, research and education are
discussed.
Learning Objectives: 1) gain information on the
definition of “evidence” as defined in practice and in
recent literature 2) gain information on a model for
“evidence-informed” practice versus “evidencebased” practice 3) examine “”evidence-building” as
an occupation in research and practice, and discuss
similarities and differences.
Level: beginning/intermediate/advanced
Deborah is an Associate Clinical professor at the
University of Wisconsin LaCrosse. She has over 30
years clinical and teaching experience, with the
majority of her clinical experience in school systems.
She recently completed her clinical doctorate at
Thomas Jefferson University School of Health
Professions. She is interested in finding easy-to-
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bridge communication between research and clinical
practice, and educating students who can contribute
to the same.
Music & Memory – Personalizing Music with
Technology (Session #28)
Deb Jacoby, CTRS, CPRP, AP-BC
Learn about Music & Memory, a non-profit
organization that brings personalized music into the
lives of the elderly vastly improving quality of life.
Focus will be on how the use of a personalized i-pod
can add quality of life and enjoyment to a person
diagnosed with dementia, decrease anxiety,
medications and pain.
Learning Objectives: 1) learn about the Music &
Memory Program 2) benefits of a personalized i-pod
program 3) how you can incorporate this program and
other technology with your residents/clients.
Level: beginning/intermediate/advanced
Deb is a CTRS graduating from UW-LaCrosse. She has
worked in the geriatric field for the past 34 years
focusing on dementia. She continues to try new and
innovative ways to enhance the quality of life not only
for those living with dementia but their families as
well.
Gearing up for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and
Cognitively Disabled (CD) student: Low Tech
Strategies (Session #29)
Karen Stindt, OTR
Using free or inexpensive items, this presentation will
share the many types of tasks that can be developed
to meet the specific OT goals for students with ASD or
CD. Guiding principles of task analysis, scaffolding and
errorless learning will help participants use these
ideas and discover how they can make their own low
tech items for use as practice, introduction of new
skills, training of independent skills and to support
IEP goals.
Learning Objectives: 1) Identify guiding principles for
structuring OT tasks for CD and ASD students 2) learn
objective measurements to quantify skills and
practice to support OT goals 3) gain knowledge of
specific techniques to use when working with students
with CD or ASD.
Karen is an OT with over 30 years experience working
in school settings. She received her BS in OT from the
University of Alabama and her MS in therapeutic
science from the UW. A former consultant with the
Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative, she also
guest lectures at institutes of higher education and
presents both locally and nationally.
Stepping On – Building Confidence and Reducing
Falls in Older Adults (Session #30)
Valeree Lecey, OT
An overview of the impact of falls nationally and in
WI. How Stepping On came to be, the research behind
it, key elements overview of what is covered in the 7weeks and lead the participants through different
segments of the class to give them the true feel.
Learning Objectives: 1) understanding of the Stepping
On program and ideal class participant 2) key elements
that make Stepping On successful 3) how Stepping On
came to be in Wisconsin. Level: beginning
Valeree is an Older Americans Act Consultant with the
Greater W isconsin Agency on Aging Resources,
offering technical support to Aging and Disability
Resource Centers and Aging Units of 70 counties
around the state. Valeree is the sole faculty trainer as
well as a Master Trainer for the Stepping On falls
prevention program.
Impact of Trauma & Trauma Informed Care
(Session #31)
Paula Verrett, CPS, MSW
Karen Iverson Riggers, CPS
Trauma refers to extreme stress that overwhelms a
person’s ability to cope. Traumatic events result in
feelings of vulnerability, helplessness and
fearfulness. These experiences impact relationships
and fundamental beliefs about oneself, others and
one’s place in the world. Learn about the impact of
trauma and how you, your organization and your
community can use Trauma Informed Care to recognize
the impact and prevalence of trauma and provide
supportive and safe environments for survivors of
trauma.
Learning Objectives: 1) gain an understanding of the
definition of psychological trauma 2) understand the
impact that trauma has across the lifespan 3) begin to
integrate the understanding of trauma into systems
of care. Level: beginning
Karen Iverson Riggers is the Program & Development
Director for National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Fox Valley. She is a Certified Peer Specialist, Person
Centered Planning trainer and state Trauma Informed
Care Champion. She is a board member for the
Northeast Wisconsin Mental Health Connection. She
was awarded NAMI Wisconsin’s Peer of the Year in
2013.
Paula Verrett is a member of the Trauma Informed
Care Advisory Committee representing the voice of
the consumer/survivor. She recently completed a
Master of Social Work degree through the UW
Oshkosh/Green Bay Collaborative MSW program. She
works as the Recovery Specialist at NAMI Fox Valley.
Paula refers to herself as a thriver, no longer simply
surviving day-to-day, but thriving and living a
meaningful life.
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Mindfulness Meditation: Evidence, Therapeutic
Application, Practice (Session #32)
Saturday
Linda Nett-Duesterhoeft, OTR, BCB-PMD
7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Registration
Exhibits
Breakfast
The science of mindfulness meditation will be
explored from Harvard, UW Madison, and UCLA. We
will note structural changes in the brain and
correlating functional changes in attention, reduced
anxiety and depression, and improved immune
system function.
Participants should dress in loose, comfortable,
layered clothing for experiential practice of a variety
of meditation techniques.
Learning Objectives: 1) understand the science of
meditation 2) identify functional changes noted in
meditation 3) identify therapeutic applications of a
meditation practice. Level: beginning
Linda works in Appleton for Affinity Health Systems
in an outpatient practice. Treatment areas include:
chronic pain management; pelvic floor dysfunction
including incontinence and pelvic pain, erectile
dysfunction; headaches; anxiety; insomnia, TMJ. She
has Biofeedback Certification from Biofeedback
Certification International Alliance.
4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Networking and Award presentations cocktail hour.
4:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Exhibits
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Annual Business Meeting
What’s going on in your organization?
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Iron Chef: Delicious fun! Demonstration by FVTC chefs,
they teach, they prepare, you...eat! Register for this
fun, informative, tasty event for just $20.00.
Institute C
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Touring through the Upper Extremity Peripheral l
Nervous System: It’s Wonders, Obstacles and
Challenges
Mark Walsch, PT, DPT, CPT
Managing patients with peripheral nerve problems in
the upper extremity can present challenges for the
clinician. Through an understanding of basic sciences
of: gross, microscopic anatomy, physiology, biomechanics and pathology, the clinician will gain insight
as to how this magnificent system affects patient
function and quality of life. Utilizing patient examples
and clinical reasoning with best evidence will assist
the clinician determining interventional strategies.
Learning Objectives: 1) an understanding of basic
peripheral nerve gross and micro anatomy,
biomechanics, and pathology of the upper extremity
peripheral nervous system 2) explore, through case
examples, how alterations in the peripheral nervous
system lead to manifestations clinicians may
encounter in their practice 3) discuss the
interpretation and correlation of the clinical history
and findings to the nervous system 4) integrate current
best practice to develop a plan of care for clients with
entrapment neuropathies and neurogenic pain in the
upper quarter 5) acquire examination and evaluation
skills necessary to differentially diagnose regional
nervous system pathology in the hand and upper
quarter 6) through case examples discuss inter-
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ventional strategies for patients presenting with
altered and symptomatic nervous system related
problems. Level: beginning/intermediate
The Nuts and Bolts of a School Moving Company
Dr. Mark Walsh has 34 years experience caring for
patients with Upper Extremity Dysfunction. Mark is
an accomplished author of over 20 journal and book
chapters related to the hand and upper extremity
rehabilitation.
The Appleton Area School District’s occupational
therapists have found an innovative way to insert
heavy work and movement into the school day. We
will describe our Moving Company, share results, and
provide a checklist of steps to set up a Moving
Company for your school.
(Session #34)
Karry Jensen, OTA and Dawn Jones, OTR
8:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.
Boots for Life: Effectiveness of a Life Skills
Intervention for Military and Veteran Students
(Session #33)
Carol Haertlein Sells, Phd, OTR, FAOTA
Katie Lazar, OTS
This presentation will describe the development and
implementation of a life skills intervention program
for military and veteran students, Boots for Life, at
UW-Milwaukee. The results of research on the
effectiveness of the program will be reported as well
as implication for revisions, and future plans.
Learning Objectives: 1) describe the methods for
development, implementation, and measurement of
the effectiveness of a life skills program for military
and veteran students 2) discuss the role of
occupational therapy in implementing evidencebased life skills interventions for targeted populations.
Level: beginning
Dr. Carol Haertlein Sells is professor, Department of
Occupational Science & Technology at the University
of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She served in the US Army
from 2009-2011.
Katie Lazar, Emily Nowicki, Nelly Paul and Maggie Vilez
are graduate students in the MSOT Program at the UWMilwaukee.
Learning Objectives: 1) participants will have the
information they need to set up a heavy work circuit
2) participants will be able to name the benefits of a
heavy work circuit 3) participants will leave with
everything needed to set up their own program.
Level: beginning
Karry Jensen graduated from the FVTC OTA program
and has enjoyed employment with Appleton Area
Schools. Self described as “jack of all trades and master
of none”.
Dawn Jones graduated from Concordia University and
has worked in Birth to three. She is currently working
in the Appleton Area School District.
8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Finding Evidence-Based Practices for Occupational
Therapy: When in Doubt Start at the Library
(Session #35)
Valerie Magno, MA, MLIS
Research Process included defining your topic, finding
evidence based research, choosing which process of
research are useful, and using what you have learned.
Learning Objectives: 1) learn how to define your topic
as a specific question 2) learn how to find and use
research tools and resources 3) learn how to evaluate
whether a study is useful for your purposes.
Level: beginning
Valerie loves to dig into a topic and find relevant
resources. She likes to use resources she can teach
others to use. She is a proponent of teach-to learn
and the use of Universal Design in web and instruction
design.
Evaluation and Treatment of Visual Perceptual
Dysfunction (Session #36)
Dana Hoffman, OTR
Discussion of the difference between visual field
deficits, inattention/neglect, and oculomotor
dysfunction including the causes of each, how to
evaluate, and treatment ideas. There will be a brief
discussion regarding driving recommendations as they
relate to visual perceptual impairment.
Learning Objectives: 1) understand the difference
between visual field deficit, inattention/neglect, and
oculomotor dysfunction 2) understand how to
evaluate for visual perceptual dysfunction and the
treatment for them 3) what resources to be aware of
in your community and general guidelines for making
driving recommendations for this clientele.
Level: beginning/intermediate
Dana has been working at St. Vincent Hospital as a
registered occupational therapist for 13 ½ years. She
enjoys working with a variety of clients. Most of her
caseload includes those with stroke or brain injury.
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8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Taking a Multisensory and Developmental Approach The Work Injury Triangle (Session #38)
to Teaching Handwriting (Session #37)
Todd Andres, OTR
(This session repeats at 1:00 p.m.)
Christina Bretz, OTR/L
Tania Ferrandino, OTR/L
Participants will gain knowledge of how to prepare
children for KG through the Get Set For School®
Readiness & Writing program and learn Handwriting
Without Tears® developmentally-based, multisensory
techniques for teaching handwriting to children of ALL
abilities in grades Pre-K though 5.
Learning Objectives: 1) plan your instruction based
on the developmental stages for drawing and writing
readiness 2) learn our unique approach to effectively
teach coloring skills, and a correct and effective crayon
grip with singing and modeling 3) build beginning
habits for letter and number formation with
multisensory letter play activities that teach social
skills, body awareness, counting, and pre-writing 4)
understand the handwriting process and how to make
it accessible and engaging for children 5) understand
the developmental sequence of handwriting 6) use
multisensory strategies, lessons, and practical ideas
to teach printing and cursive that promote a love of
writing.
Christina Bretz received a Bachelor of Science in
Occupational Therapy from Eastern Kentucky
University. She has extensive pediatric experience
providing services to children in school settings, early
intervention, home health care and private tutoring.
She works as a program specialist and national
presenter for HWT.
Just as it takes fuel, oxygen, and heat to make a fire, it
takes a workplace, technique, and the human body to
make a work injury. In this workshop we will apply
our unique qualifications as occupational therapists
to address all sides of the work injury triangle with
ergonomics, body mechanics and conditioning.
Learning Objectives: 1) identify ergonomic risk factors
and use basic ergonomic quantification tools 2) be able
to reduce ergonomic risks in both office and industrial
settings 3) be able to administer basic core strength
and flexibility screening and issue appropriate
corrective exercises. Level: intermediate
Todd’s eight years in the US Navy proved invaluable in
understanding mechanical systems when he decided
to specialize in industrial rehab. He focuses on work
injury rehab, functional testing, and ergonomics. In
2007 he started his own occupational therapy
practice…AndResource, LLC in Green Bay.
Contracture management with use of static
splints and/or serial casting (Session #39)
Mary Ognenoff, OTR, CLT, CKT
To educate practitioners on the basic concepts of static
splinting and serial casting. Clinicians will learn how
to manage contractures with the use of splints and/or
casting. Gain confidence creating splints and will have
hands-on time to make a splint and observe casting.
Learning Objectives: 1) to learn how to assess for the
appropriate static positioning device to achieve set
goals 2) to demonstrate the ability to make a static
splint and understand how to perform serial casting
3) to enable the clinician to take the information
learned and apply it in their clinic to enhance
treatment methods. Level: beginning
Mary has been an Occupational Therapist for 23 years.
She has worked with people who are neurologically
challenged, intellectually disabled and with the aged
throughout her career. She is self-taught in splinting
and learned casting from her co-worker. Mary enjoys
fabricating splints and/or casts to help her residents
achieve their goals.
9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Licensure, Legislative and Reimbursement Actions
Update (Session #40)
Teri Black, COTA, ROH
Bob Welch, WOTA Lobbyist
Many activities have taken place this past year in these
three areas. Licensure rules have major changes in a
language update to incorporate the Practice
Framework and the AOTA Model Practice Act will be
reviewed. WOTA has been actively monitoring and
testifying on bills related to children with special
needs, mental health, and adapted driving
equipment. We are working with the PT and ST
associations to make changes in the PA process in
Medicaid and are updating Medicaid language which
is 23 years old.
Learning Objectives: 1) learn the rule changing process
and new licensure language 2) describe the status of
legislative initiatives 3) review new 3-tiered approach
to PA’s offered by the OT, PT and ST and offer feedback
to Medicaid language changes. Level: intermediate
Teri Black is the immediate Past President of WOTA
and the current legislative co-chair. She served as WI
rep to AOTA’s Representative Assembly, and 6 years
on AOTA’s Board of Directors as well as 9 years on
NBCOT’s Board of Directors. Teri was the legislative
chair for WOTA for 11 years during both successful
efforts to regulate OT. She retired after 30 years
teaching in the Madison College OTA Assistant
Program.
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OT/Team IEP Goal Development: Aligning with the
Common Core Standards and Occupational
Performance (Session #41)
Shannon Levandowski, OTD, OTR/L, SCSS
School-based occupational therapy is ever changing
to meet the needs of students, teachers, and the
administration. An introduction on how to incorporate
various service delivery models without
compromising therapeutic goals, occupational
performance-based intervention and practice. Focus
on Common Core Standards.
Learning Objectives: 1) participants will be able to
discuss various methods to provide school-based
therapy (consultation, collaboration, direct service)
2) participants will be able to determine differences
between effective ways to balance the demands of
school-based therapy due to scheduling, team
management and/or other conflict restraints 3)
participants will be able to develop an occupational
performance IEP goal that reflects the Common Core
Standards using activity analysis skills.
Dr. Levandowki is a practicing school-based therapist.
She received her Doctorate in OT from Boston U and
completed a Master’s Certification in Behavioral
Interventions in Autism from UMass Lowell. She is one
of the first recipients in the nation to obtain the AOTA
Board Specialty Certification in School Systems.
Beyond Self-Care 101! (Session #42)
Jeanne Loehnis, Life Coach
Sarah Crawford, Life Coach
What are your underlying beliefs about self-care?
What’s predictable when it comes to caring for
yourself? In Beyond Self-Care 101!, we will explore
how vision, thought, life purpose and intention feed
into self-care choices. What could possibly make
awesome self-care a non-negotiable for you? How
would that impact your life?
Learning Objectives: 1) discover personal beliefs
which prevent you from practicing self-care that truly
sources you and those around you 2) discover the
automatic patterns and default behaviors you
currently practice around self-care 3) experience deep
and felt awareness around the life impact you WILL
experience once awesome self-care is a nonnegotiable. Level: advanced (this is the deepest level
around self-care that we know)
Jeanne Loehnis brings her passion for life and 30 years
of personal journey through: addiction and recovery,
IT career, activity as composer, writer and performer,
and grounded, rich, ever-present spirituality. Nonnegotiable self-care includes: yoga, hiking, volleyball,
racquetball, coaching, meditation, journaling, healthy
eating, sleep. Jeanne guides you to YOUR authentic
truth!
Sarah Crawford is an ontological Life Coach certified
through the International Coach Federation with a
background in social services. She is a new mother,
artist, novice gardener, and remains grounded through
yoga. She brings her connected Spirit to coaching
ambitious professionals committed to positively
impacting the world.
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The Aging Brain: Neurophysiology & Implications
(Session #43)
Christine Bowman, OTR/L, MHMS, CBIS
Katrina Serwe, MS, OTR
An overview of the neurophysiology of cognition. We
will explore normal age-related and pathological
changes in the aging brain, examine how the brain
adapts to change, and the implication this has for how
we work with older adults.
Learning Objectives: 1) understand normal versus
pathological cognitive changes in older adults 2)
identify ways the adult brain adapts to changes in
function and implications for improved practice 3)
facilitate optimal learning and occupational
performance in older adults utilizing knowledge of
age-related brain changes and adaptation.
Katrina Serwe and Christine Bowman are faculty
members in the Master of Occupational Therapy
program at Concordia University Wisconsin. Katrina
has enjoyed working with older adults in long-term
care, behavioral health, hospital inpatient, and
outpatient settings. Christine is a certified brain injury
specialist with expertise in neurorehabilitation and
trauma. She has enjoyed practice in acute care,
inpatient rehab, and sub-acute settings.
Poster Presentation
Kits for Fine Motor Practice (Session 44)
Karry Jensen, OTA
Our Fine Motor Kits are file boxes that contain
multiple activities to allow students regular daily fine
motor practice opportunities without a therapist’s
direct contact.
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Ethics: Dilemmas and Solutions (Session #45)
Wayne Winistorfer, MPA, OTR
Ethics: What dilemmas are you encountering? What
guidance is available from the AOTA Ethics Code and
Standards and the Wisconsin Occupational Therapy
Statutes and Administrative Code? Explore the
resources and identify methods and tools to help
guide your practice.
Learning Objectives: 1) understanding of key
regulations and standards of ethics applicable to
occupational therapy 2) be able to apply ethics
standards and code of conduct to practice 3) accurately
identify the appropriate authority for reporting
potential ethical violations 4) identify applicability of
AOTA Ethics Advisory to contemporary practice.
Level: intermediate
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Wayne has been an Occupational Therapist for over
35 years. He is the Director of Rehab Services for
Affinity Health System – Ministry Health Care. Wayne
teaches in the OTA Program at Fox Valley Technical
College and is member-at-large of the AOTA Ethics
Commission.
12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Heartmath Interventions: Using technology to
identify and decrease stress (Session #46)
Kari Reindl, OTR
Heartmath is a tool used to identify different patterns
of heart activity and decrease stress. Learn how to
generate increased heart rhythm coherence and
mindfulness by sustaining positive emotions which
benefit the entire body and profoundly affects how
we perceive, think, feel and perform.
Learning Objectives: 1) identify health-related
improvements related to improving emotional selfregulation skills 2) define the three types of coherence
and heart-rate variability 3) illustrate how to utilize
Heartmath products and other technology in the
clinical setting. Level: beginning
Kari is a licensed Occupational Therapist and Certified
HeartMath Practitioner. She has worked at Winnebago
Mental Health Institute, inpatient rehabilitation
facilities and school districts. She has used various
relaxation and mindfulness techniques with multiple
populations including adolescents and adults with or
without mental health challenges.
Project SEARCH (Session #47)
Bob Woodford, Transition Facilitator
Molly Michels, Statewide Coordinator
In 1996, Erin Riehle, Director of the Emergency
Department at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital,
developed a comprehensive training model known
as Project SEARCH. Over the course of one school year,
students experience total immersion in the workplace
in three internships to explore a variety of career
paths. Members of the St. Eliizabeth Hospital Project
SEARCH in Appleton and the Statewide Coordinator
for Project SEARCH will present an over-view of the
program, including entrance criteria, a typical day,
partner agencies and their roles, student outcomes,
and the statewide view of Project SEARCH.
Learning Objectives: 1) participants will learn about
Project SEARCH philosophies, approach, target
audience, and outcomes 2) basic understanding of the
day-to-day Project SEARCH experience 3) understand
up-to-the-minute progress with statewide expansion,
and how to establish a site. Level: beginning
Bob Woodford is a Transition Facilitator employed by
Valley Packaging Industries and working with the
Appleton Area School District.
Molly Michels is the Wisconsin Statewide Coordinator
for Project SEARCH employed by the W isconsin
Department of Health Services
Bob and Molly will be joined by other staff and student
interns of St. Elizabeth Hospital Project SEARCH.
How to be a Rock Star at Work, and feel like one at
home (Session #48)
Clint Dorn, DC
Rediscover your spark for healthcare! Learn strategies
that make your job run smoother and allow you to
feel less stressed. Learn tools to make patients more
compliant and proactive. Discover ways to be mentally
prepared for a hectic work schedule and not feel
burned out at the end of your shift.
Learning Objectives: 1) review true wellness and how
to achieve it for both mind and body 2) learn how
stress and environment affect overall health and how
to avoid provider burnout 3) learn ways to lead
patients to wellness/preventative care.
Dr. Dorn is a board member of the W isconsin
Chiropractic Association who has owned his Greenville
practice for 10 years. In 2009 he lectured in China and
Mongolia. He led a humanities delegation of medical
providers and professionals to Cuba to discuss health
and education. He taught anatomy and physiology at
Rasmussen Community College in 2011-2012.
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
An Introduction to the Occupational Therapist’s
Role in the Treatment of Incontinence (Session #49)
Brenda Neumann, OTR, BDB-PMD
Loss of bladder and bowel control impacts the lives of
more than 36 million Americans, significantly
impairing occupation. An overview of the OT’s role in
the treatment of incontinence will be discussed with
case studies to illustrate treatment applications.
Resources for further study, training, and certification
will be provided.
Learning Objectives: 1) describe how loss of bladder
and bowel control can impact one’s self-care and
quality of life 2) describe methods for treating bladder
and bowel floor disorders and applications to OT
practice 3) obtain resources for further study, training,
and certification in this area of practice. Level:
beginning
Brenda Neumann practices at ProHealth Care, an
outpatient center in Mukwonago, WI where she treats
both women and men with pelvic floor dysfunction.
She has specialized in the treatment of incontinence
and pelvic floor disorders for over 15 years.
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The Role of Occupational Therapy in a Nationally
Certified Multidisciplinary ALS Clinic (Session #50)
Debra Romoren, OTR
Christina Wipperman, PT
Basic background on ALS, history and background of
Froedtert and Medical College of W isconsin
Multidisciplinary Clinic, Comprehensive role of OT, PT,
ST, dietician, and ALS Association with ALS.
Learning Objectives: 1) understand the basic disease
process of ALS and it’s implications 2) identify the role
of OT as a multidisciplinary/transdisciplinary member
in client/family center palliative approach 3) have
knowledge of resources and contact information for
ALS in Wisconsin. Level: beginning
Debra Romoren is a graduate of the UW Wisconsin OT
Program with 34 years experience in acute care in a
large level 1 trauma center hospital setting.
Christina Wipperman has been a practicing physical
therapist for 20 years. For the past 16 years she has
worked with the neurologic population in acute, IP
rehab, and OP settings at Froedtert Hospital. She is an
adjunct professor at UW-Milwaukee.
Lymphedema (Session #51)
Andrea Bushman, OT
Joan Curran, COTA
An introduction to lymphedema diagnosis and
treatment options. This is not a certification course.
Participants will gain knowledge in identifying
lymphedema, those who may benefit from treatment,
and precautions/contraindications to treatment. This
course would be useful in preparing for a certification
course or identifying need/growth base in your
clinical setting.
Learning Objectives: 1) define four characteristics of
lymphedema 2) indicate precautions and
contraindications to lymphedema treatment 3)
understand general pillars of lymphedema treatment
(manual treatment, compression and exercise).
Level: beginning
Andrea and Joan work at Wausau Manor Rehabilitation
Center. Both attended the Comprehensive Lymphedema/Venous Edema Management Certification
Course at Cedar Haven Rehabilitation Agency. They
have treated patients with a variety of forms of
lymphedema in outpatient and skilled nursing
settings.
1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Gear up to provide cost effective services that
achieve outcomes of value for all stakeholders
(Session #52)
Sandy Ceranski, MS, OTR
Teri Black, COTA, ROH
OT and OTA graduates must be prepared to effectively
communicate and work interprofessionally with those
who provide care. Are you prepared? Could you
describe the similarities and differences in the role
and responsibilities of an effective OT and OTA
collaboration? Are you motivated to provide
integrated and coordinated OT services that produce
better client outcomes at less expense? Do you want
to be part of the AOTA “capacity building” initiative?
Join us to gear up with knowledge that will help you
develop effective OT and OTA collaborations.
Learning Objectives: 1) describe the similarities and
differences in the role and responsibility of the OT
compared to the OTA in both evaluation and
intervention functions 2) apply the guidelines/
licensure language for OT and OTA roles and
responsibilities to your practice setting 3) identify
elements of successful OT & OTA collaboration that
support clinical/client outcomes, workplace
productivity expectations and reimbursement.
Level: beginning/intermediate
Sandy Ceranski is the Program Director for the
Occupational Therapy Assistant program opening in
January 2015 at Bryant & Stratton College in
Wauwatosa. She has worked in a variety of traditional
and non-traditional roles (skilled nursing sub-acute
rehabilitation, VA hospital, day treatment, quality
improvement) and has served a variety of adult
populations.
Teri Black is the immediate Past President of WOTA
and the current legislative co-chair. She served as WI
rep to AOTA’s Representative Assembly, and 6 years
on AOTA’s Board of Directors as well as 9 years on
NBCOT’s Board of Directors. Teri was the legislative
chair for WOTA for 11 years during both successful
efforts to regulate OT. She retired after 30 years
teaching in the Madison College OTA Assistant
Program.
Taking a Multisensory and Developmental Approach
to Teaching Handwriting (Session #53)
(This is a repeat of Session 37 presented earlier)
Christina Bretz, OTR/L
Tania Ferrandino, OTR/L
Participants will gain knowledge of how to prepare
children for KG through the Get Set For School®
Readiness & Writing program and learn Handwriting
Without Tears® developmentally-based, multisensory
techniques for teaching handwriting to children of ALL
abilities in grades Pre-K though 5.
Learning Objectives: 1) plan your instruction based
on the developmental stages for drawing and writing
readiness 2) learn our unique approach to effectively
teach coloring skills, and a correct and effective crayon
grip with singing and modeling 3) build beginning
habits for letter and number formation with
multisensory letter play activities that teach social
skills, body awareness, counting, and pre-writing 4)
understand the handwriting process and how to make
it accessible and engaging for children 5) understand
the developmental sequence of handwriting 6) use
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multisensory strategies, lessons, and practical ideas
to teach printing and cursive that promote a love of
writing.
Christina Bretz received a Bachelor of Science in
Occupational Therapy from Eastern Kentucky
University. She has extensive pediatric experience
providing services to children in school settings, early
intervention, home health care and private tutoring.
She works as a program specialist and national
presenter for HWT.
2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Understanding the dynamics of our energy field
(Session #54)
Tina Lyon, owner Touching Tranquility
Learning about our auras and chakra’s. What they
reveal about us, and how to increase wellness, and
joy through the exploration of understanding the
body’s energy field.
Learning Objectives: 1) understanding Chakra’s and
aura 2) how to keep our Chakra’s healthy and the
different ways we can achieve that 3) understanding
the impact of needs and emotion and how others are
impacted by our feelings.
Tina began her spiritual studies in 1994,. She has
devoted her life to studying energy and the human
body. How the mind and body work together and
separately to bring about healing. She is a student at
American Institute of Holistic Theology pursuing her
PhD. She is the owner of Touching Tranquility.
What’s New at AOTA…
Your Wisconsin Representative Shares Current
Information! (Session #55)
Christy Moser, PhD, OTR, FAOTA
As your W isconsin representative to the AOTA
Representative Assembly, I welcome your insights and
concerns related to our profession. I appreciate the
opportunity to speak with you about pertinent issues
related to our profession.
Learning Objectives: 1) learn about what is new at
AOTA 2) learn how your voice can be heard related to
emerging issues. Level: beginning
Christy has spent the vast majority of her professional
career involved in both AOTA and WOTA. In her second
term as AOTA rep from Wisconsin she hopes to share
with you current topical information from AOTA as
well as capture your concerns related to our
profession.
2014 WOTA Conference
Registration Fees
Early Registration – Before September 10th
WOTA Member
Student
WOTA Member
OT/OTA
Non-Member
Student
Non-Member
OT/OTA
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How do I register?
Friday Sessions
$ 50.00
$150.00
$ 75.00
$200.00
Saturday Sessions
$ 50.00
$150.00
$ 75.00
$200.00
1. Secure on-line registration: www.wota.net
2. Print the registration form found on-line, mail to:
WOTA • 6045 Monona Drive • Madison, WI 53716
or fax (608) 287-1608
3. Call the WOTA office to register (608) 287-1606
Institutes (cost is per institute)
$200.00
$200.00
$225.00
$250.00
Registration fees include breakfast and lunch.
Sessions are numbered to correspond to the registration form.
Registration – After September 10th
WOTA Member
Student
WOTA Member
OT/OTA
Non-Member
Student
Non-Member
OT/OTA
Friday Sessions
$ 50.00
$180.00
$ 75.00
$230.00
Saturday Sessions
$ 50.00
$180.00
$ 75.00
$230.00
Institutes (cost is per institute)
$200.00
$230.00
$225.00
$280.00
AOTA State Affiliation Associations: As a member of an AOTA State Affiliation Association, you qualify to
register using the WOTA member fees. Please check the appropriate box on the Conference Registration form.
Continuing Education Points: 2015 is a renewal year, you will need 24 points before May 31st.
Continuing Education Points for Wisconsin license renewal: One point per contact hour. A contact hour is
defined as “not less than 50 minutes of actual professional activity”.
NBCOT: One contact hour equals one professional development unit, which converts to ceu’s and/or
contact hours.
If you are a WOTA member having trouble registering
on-line, check with the WOTA office to make sure your
membership is current. The data base automatically
changes your status to non-member as soon as your renewal is one month over due.
If you require ADA accommodations, please
contact WOTA at least two weeks before the
conference date so that arrangements can be
made.
Hotels near FVTC
Use the link: fvtc.edu/hotels for a list of sleeping
rooms within a two mile radius of Fox Valley Technical College.