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PREPaRE
Eleventh Annual PREPaRE Conference: October 30, 2021
Meeting the Therapy Needs of Infants, Toddlers and Children with Disabilities in the Community
REGISTRATION FEE: $70
NOTE: $25 for students & PREPaRE Graduates
Tenth Annual PREPaRE Conference, 2019
Coaching: Early Intervention Evidence-based Practice
Scott Tomchek, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Cybil Cheek, M.Ed., DI, TDHH
Serena Wheeler, MAE, IECE
University of Louisville Weisskopf Center
Coaching is a family centered evidence-based intervention shown to increase children’s development and participation in daily routines. This session will highlight key principles of early intervention and an overview of coaching quality indicators. Participants will be presented an overview of Kentucky Early Intervention System’s Coaching in Early Intervention Training and Mentorship Program currently being implemented to build the capacity of providers to enhance family-centered early intervention practice.
Application of Coaching Techniques for Strengths Based Interventions
Elizabeth A. Grant, MS, OTR/L
University of Louisville Weisskopf Center and University of Louisville Autism Center
Shirley Peganoff O'Brien, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Eastern Kentucky University
Coaching is an evidence-based, occupation-based and family-centered practice that focuses on supporting the client. Coaching is necessary for providers to understand and explore within practice settings. Through the use of evidence-based techniques, providers focus on strengths and assist clients with problem solving for effective decision making about engagement in life. The use of this strengths-based approach helps to build confidence and competence for both clients and families to aid in designing their own solutions for challenges that may arise at home, school or in the community.
Orthotics for Children
Kathy Martin, PT, DHSc
Krannert School of Physical Therapy, University of Indianapolis
This presentation will review the current evidence for orthotic efficacy for children with cerebral palsy, myelomeningocele, and hypotonia. The strength of the evidence and important gaps in our understanding will be discussed along with strategies for managing those gaps. General concepts for how orthoses fit into an overall intervention plan will be explored.
24 Hour Positioning for the Child with Complex Neurological Needs: Birth through School Age
Melissa Tally, PT, MPT, ATP & Kihmberly Hymore, MOT, OTR/L, ATP
Perlman Center, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
This course is designed to discuss postural management and adaptive equipment of the child with complex neurological needs commonly referred to as 24-hour positioning. The topic of 24-hour positioning will be defined and supported with a helpful guide and equipment plan of care offering specific consideration at key periods of development and function, as well as for surgical interventions. 24-hour positioning is supported in the literature and is recommended throughout the lifespan. Key components of the equipment evaluation and considerations will be reviewed to encourage optimal equipment for function, access, medical management and participation.
Several of the conference sessions noted below are available for your review
Student Goals vs. Therapy Goals: How to get our work done in the classroom.
Laurie Ray, PT, PhD
Use of Telepractice to Deliver Therapy Services
Joneen Lowman, PhD, CCC-SP
Functional Assessment Focused on Student Participation
Laurie Ray, PT, PhD
Evolution and Progression of Therapy Needs of Older Teens and Young Adults with Physical Disabilities
Catherine Gohrband, PT, DPT, PCS
Enhancing Functional Performance in Children with Cortical Visual Impairment
Karen Harper, PhD, OTR/L and Patricia Gribben, OTR/L CTW 014 3-4:30 PM
SPEAKERS
MyraBeth Bundy, PhD
Catherine Gohrband, PT, DPT, PCS
Patricia Gribben, OTR/L
Karen Harper, PhD, OTR/L
Joneen Lowman, PhD, CCC-SP
Shirley O'Brien, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Laurie Ray, PT, PhD
This conference is supported by a U.S. Department of Education Grant to Eastern Kentucky University and the University of Kentucky College of Health Sciences and under the Combined Personnel Preparation CFDA 84.325K initiative entitled: PREPaRE: Preparing RElated Services Personnel for Rural Employment. Grant # H325K130007.
