MOTIVATE PROVINCIAL INTEGRATE INNOVATE CONFERENCE ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY PRESENTED BY. November 11-13, 2015 Sheraton on the Falls Hotel Niagara Falls

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1 2015 ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY PROVINCIAL CONFERENCE PRESENTED BY and PARTICIPATING COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS November 11-13, 2015 Sheraton on the Falls Hotel Niagara Falls INNOVATE INTEGRATE MOTIVATE

2 REGISTER ONLINE WELCOME 2015 Acquired Brain Injury Provincial Conference INNOVATE INTEGRATE MOTIVATE Sheraton on the Falls Hotel, Niagara Falls Wednesday November 11 to Friday November 13, 2015 The Ontario Brain Injury Association (OBIA) in collaboration with participating community associations is pleased to present the 2015 Acquired Brain Injury Provincial Conference. The main conference includes 2 days of multi-disciplinary educational sessions as well as distinguished keynote speakers. We anticipate an audience of 600 professionals, including but not limited to, ABI Rehabilitation Professionals, Psychologists, Legal Representatives, Social Workers, Nurses, Personal Support Workers and Advocates. We also offer a stream of workshops specially selected for survivors, their families and caregivers. A certificate of attendance for CEU credits will be provided in the delegate package. Participants are encouraged to contact their professional/college association for continuing education credits. Delegates who complete evaluation forms will be eligible for prizes. Draws will take place throughout the conference. NEW! 2015 ABI Provincial Conference App

3 CONCURRENT SESSION A KEYNOTE SPEAKERS Dr. Herman R. Lukow II, Efficacy of an Intervention to Enhance Resilience He recently completed a postdoctoral fellowship with the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Virginia Commonwealth University. As part of his National Institute of Disability Rehabilitation Research fellowship experience, Dr. Lukow assisted in implementing and evaluating interventions and providing therapy for survivors, couples and families recovering from the effects of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Dr. Lukow s research interests include the design, use and evaluation of treatment protocols aimed at improving TBI survivor outcomes through the promotion of resilience and improving family and couples functioning in the face of TBI. Dr. Heather Lee Kilty, The Therapeutic Use of Humour With a Ph.D. in Health Services and Therapeutic Counseling, her original training began with a diploma in Social Services, from which point she went on to get her B.A. and then her M.Ed. from Harvard University. Heather is a published author and the co-founder of Stress & Wellness Enterprises. She works as a consultant, motivational speaker and is currently on Faculty at Brock University. Heather has had a counseling practice since 1980 in stress management, grief work, career counseling, addictions and positive conscious living. Dr. Donald Stein, Clinical Trials: Can`t We Do Better He serves as a Member of the Scientific Advisory Board at Sage Therapeutics, Inc. Dr. Stein is the Asa G. Candler Professor and Distinguished Professor of Emergency Medicine at Emory School of Medicine and Director of the department s Brain Research Laboratory. Dr. Stein has been working in the field of plasticity and brain repair for more than four decades. Dr. Stein s laboratory was one of the first contemporary groups to confront the doctrine of localization of function, based on lesion studies, by demonstrating that sparing of function in adult subjects can occur after bilateral removal of critical structures. This work led to renewed examination of how recovery might be induced in the damaged brain of adult subjects. He is the recent past President of the International Brain Injury Association. Denis Morrice, Advocacy: It`s All About Connecting the Dots Mr. Morrice is a person with lived experience and executive director at Ontario Rheumatology Association. He spent most of his career in Community Development. As executive director of a settlement house in Toronto, Mr. Morrice helped organize community residents in establishing legal aid, income tax and dental clinics. He served as a Senior Consultant to the Provincial Government of Ontario on Community Development and Citizen Engagement. He continues to serve on a number of boards and committees to move the health care agenda forward and advocate for patient participation. Mr. Morrice passionately believes that: Those affected by a decision should be involved in making that decision. [A1] Loss of Sense of Self and Social Role after Brain Injury: The Task of Finding New Identity Rolf B. Gainer, Ph.D. will present on how the loss of a sense of self for individuals living with a brain injury is a common experience. Following injury, individuals are confronted with an emotionally charged negative self-evaluation. They experience significant problems in the resumption of their pre-injury social role and their return to effective functioning in their relationships. This presentation utilizes data from a long-term outcome study conducted in a community-based rehabilitation program to identify the post-rehabilitation needs of people with brain injury and the related psychological distress and the services which assist them with maintaining stability, independence and participation in the years following rehabilitation. [A2] Survive to Thrive: Motivating Adolescents with Brain Injury to Become Independent Leslie Birkett, BSc., OT Reg.(Ont.) and Deidre Sperry, MSc., SLP will discuss how adolescence is almost synonymous with words like reckless, risk taking, irritable and impossible. A brain injury interrupts this normal developmental trajectory. Typically the adolescent survivor does not understand the consequences of his/her injury and desires the same freedoms and level of responsibility as prior to injury. [A3] Why the Elephant and the Mouse Need to Work Together: ABI and Mental Illness Judith Gargaro, BSc., MEd., Pam Nir, MSW, Tim Godden, MSW, RSW and Sylvain Roy, Ph.D., C.Psych will discuss their recently conducted ABI screening projects with persons seeking addiction treatment; those served by community mental health services; and those on the caseload of an inner-city ACT team. [A4] The Rehabilitation Outcome Measurement System: TBI Advantages at the Client, Clinic and Evolving Best Practice Levels J. Douglas Salmon Jr. Ph.D., C.Psych and Konstantine K. Zakzanis, C.Psych will discuss the initial seed funding received at UTSC Centre for Excellence in Assessment and Rehabilitation with emphasis on traumatic brain injury and mental health assessment and measurement tools. The Centre s mandate is to become a world-wide shared data repository for clinicians and scientists working towards evidence-based best practice. [A5] BrainEx 90: Using a Circuit Training Group Model of Treatment to Promote Recovery After Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Shannon McGuire, BHSc. (PT) and Becky Moran, OT Reg. (Ont.) will discuss the increased awareness of persistent symptoms after mild traumatic brain injury (mtbi) which has led to more people seeking treatment to help improve their symptoms. At Parkwood Institute, in order to provide more efficient service delivery and reduce wait times, a circuit training occupational therapy and physiotherapy group called BrainEx 90 was developed and initiated. [A6] Olympian and Survivor: One Woman s Journey to Healing and Recovery Kimberly Orr and Judy Quance, BSc. Psych. Ms. Orr who is a survivor will tell her motivating and inspiring story of rehabilitation and recovery. Ms. Orr was an Olympic athlete and knew the resilience of the human body as she put herself through rigorous training. Following her serious car accident, Ms. Orr needed to draw on that strength and resilience. Ms. Quance will offer her perspective on Ms. Orr s journey to integrate into a productive role that was both satisfying and healing.

4 CONCURRENT SESSION B CONCURRENT SESSION C [B1] Recognizing the Symptoms of Mental Illness Following Concussions: A Need for Improvement Michael Cusimano, MD, Ph.D. and Stanley Zhang, BM, CRA will present the results of a cross-sectional survey conducted among 6937 members of the sports community in Canada. Participants were asked to identify the symptoms of a concussion. The proportion of identified symptoms (categorized as physical, cognitive, mental health-related and overall) as well as participant factors associated with symptom recognition were analyzed. [B2] Employment Success: Supportive Vocational Rehabilitation Thea Aldrich CVE, RRP, CVP, PVE and Leslie Allen, RT will co-present on the numerous studies that demonstrate the strong relationship between unemployment and mental health. TBI survivors are shown to have high incidences of mood or anxiety disorders, yet less than 40% aged are working. Studies prove that supportive Vocational Rehabilitation services can dramatically improve return-to-work success and improve overall health. [B3] Navigating Everyday Ethics in ABI: An Innovative Approach Clare Brandys, Ph.D., C.Psych, Diana Brouwer, MSW, RSW, Michelle Busse, Psy.D., C. Psych (Supervised Practice) and Michael Milligan, BST will discuss clinical service delivery in the field of brain injury which often involves complex issues in which ethical principles are in conflict, such as respecting a client s autonomy vs. intervening responsibly, or honouring client vs. family wishes. An innovative model of Everyday Ethics in practice at Community Head Injury Resource Services (CHIRS) will be presented which addresses ethical decisionmaking, while integrating clinician and client/family perspectives. [B4] Further Reductions to Benefits: How the Redefinition & Coverage Failure to the Catastrophically Impaired will Effect the Rights & Recovery of our Most Seriously Injured Accident Victims Charles Gluckstein will discuss the recent budget cuts tabled by the Ontario Government which has proposed changes to the catastrophic definition and cutting the coverage in half in order to reduce premiums. This presentation will outline some important changes to the coverage that affect all accident victims especially the most vulnerable. [B5] Technology and the Buddha: Exploring the Use of Biofeedback and Meditation Amee Le, MSc. BASc. (Hons), Occupational Therapist, Certified HeartMath Practitioner and Denise Bamber, BA Psych Employment Specialist and Christopher Buxton will explore the use of biofeedback software that measures Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and meditation. A live demonstration of this software will clarify its use for persons with a brain injury. Quantitative and qualitative data will be reviewed. Combining biofeedback and meditation can improve a client s self-awareness of his/her stress and anxiety. [B6] The Courage to Accept with the Hope of Change Maurizio Mitz Bandiera is the survivor of a motorcycle collision which resulted in a catastrophic brain injury. He was in a coma for ten days and awoke with no memory or body movement. Six months later he went to outpatient recovery for close to a year. He will discuss his journey of determination, courage and a will to survive. He has returned to teaching Martial Arts and strives to help other survivors through his Mentoring. [C1] Promoting Resilience to Enhance Recovery from Brain Injury Herman Lukow II, Ph.D., MFT, NCC will discuss the accumulating body of scientific literature which demonstrates the usefulness of applying resilience promoting interventions to aid in recovery from a wide range of medical challenges. Preferable to traditional rehabilitation approaches which emphasize deficits and pathology, a paradigm shift has been emerging in the use of resilience theory as a framework for enhancing positive adaptation to brain injury. [C2] What Families Need to Know About Substance Use and Brain Injury Carolyn Lemsky, Ph.D., C.Psych ABPP-CN and Judith Gargaro, BSc, MEd. Brain injury, substance use and serious mental illness create significant challenges for survivors and their families. This presentation will provide an overview of a new family resource being developed by the Substance Use and Brain Injury Bridging project. Special focus will be given to introducing the Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) model. This evidence-based intervention emphasizes helping families to live better and more productively, while providing guidance about how to encourage their family member to get the help they need. [C3] erehabilitation: The Future of Rehabilitation Arden McGregor, MA, C. Psych., CBIST and Dennis Radman, HBSc, RRP, CBIST will review relevant literature, outline the components of an erehabilitation platform and provide a rationale for its use in brain injury rehabilitation and related treatments including chronic pain management. The need for improved integration of knowledge and clinical expertise and implementation of innovative, evidence-based interventions and services has been highlighted as a key aspect of ensuring improved care. [C4] Working with Digital Natives After Brain Injury Olga Valentin MA Media Pyschology, will discuss the media psychology related implications of social media, online connections and technology, as well as the role of psychoeducational assessments and motivation in the re-integration process. One of the most important recovery goals for adolescents and young adults after brain injury is school and social re-integration. This particular population is known as the digital natives and working with them presents with a unique set of challenges for treatment providers. Specific strategies for integrating digital tools will be reviewed. [C5] Peer Support Across Ontario: Meeting the Needs of People Living with ABI Tammy Dumas and Carla Thoms will discuss this innovative program which connects people with lived ABI experience (the Mentor) to individuals living with ABI who are seeking support (the Partner). Peer support relationships are telephone based allowing for people to be matched across Ontario. This program is available at no cost to survivors, family members and/or unpaid caregivers. [C6] It s All About Function: How Physiotherapy and a Rehabilitation Woodworking Program Came Together to Help a Survivor Help Others Ted Newbigging, BSc. Shehan Rajah, Hons. BKin., MScPT, Reg PT and Josh Willson will discuss: Innovation - Survivors building rehab equipment for other survivors; Integration - Physiotherapy and a woodworking program working together; Motivation - Making something to help others recover from their injury. Josh Willson will explain how his life has been enhanced by his experience, how he has found new inspiration and enlightenment and how an interdisciplinary team has helped him along this journey.

5 CONCURRENT SESSION D [D1] Influence of Parental Perceptions and Educators Understanding of ABI on Social, Emotional and Academic Success as Experienced by Students Living with the Effects of Acquired Brain Injury: A Province Wide Study Dawn Good, Ph.D., C.Psych, Jazmine Que and Sean Robb will look at a study by Glang et al, (2004), where parents reported the primary cause for their dissatisfaction with their child s instructional services is due to the lack of teachers knowledge of the effects of acquired brain injury (ABI). Less is known regarding how these factors influence student s personal and social adjustment. Primary caregivers, their children living with ABI, and their child s core teacher, completed a battery of surveys, assessments and questionnaires measuring student competencies, educator s knowledge about ABI and parents perception of schoolbased supports. [D2] A Paradigm Shift in Treatment for Traumatic Brain Injury Lawrence Komer, MD will present on how research shows that a large percentage of brain injuries result in hormonal disruption. However, hormonal assessment is not a routine part of brain injury assessment or management. As a pioneer in hormonal restoration, he has used this experience to improve the lives of brain injured patients. In this practical presentation he discusses diagnosis, treatment and outlines the often faulty misgivings regarding hormonal therapies. He will give case examples of such treatments and discuss why they were successful. [D3] Finding a Treatment for TBI: It s Not All About the Brain Donald Stein Ph.D. To date, 100% of clinical trials seeking a safe and effective treatment for traumatic brain injury have failed. The trial failures are due to a number of complex factors, some of which will be discussed in his talk. He will present new evidence that drugs with multiple actions or multiple targets, or combinations of treatments may be a far better strategy for enhancing brain repair than focusing on a single mechanistic target pathway in the brain. [D4] Becoming an Expert Expert Wendy Moore Mandel, LP and Deanna S. Gilbert, LP will aim to cover five key topics when playing the role of expert in ABI personal injury cases. The goal will be for health care professionals to leave with a better understanding about how best to persuade decision makers about their opinions and advocate on behalf of their ABI patients; to provide them with the tools that they may need to best play their part; and to prepare them for what it may be like to testify in court or before a tribunal. [D5] A Toastmaster First and Foremost Dave Slonim and Denise Bamber, BA Psych Employment Specialist will present on the Toastmasters model, with its emphasis on structure and routine and how it was an ideal fit for CHIRS clients and staff members. In January 2014, CHIRS founded a chartered Toastmaster group comprised of staff and clients working together as equal members, supporting and motivating each other. This multimedia presentation will provide an overview of the development of the innovative CHIRS Toastmaster group, the adaptations they have made for a range of skills and abilities and the members experience (staff and clients). [D6] Necessity is the Mother of Invention Sergio Di Giovanni will share his inspiring story, including his successes, the motor vehicle collision, the journey and struggles thereafter and how it led him to develop Qcard: a mobile solution designed to improve the quality of life for those living with ABI. He will demonstrate the power of Qcard and how it relates to everyday living, highlighting features that make Qcard a superior coping tool and will show the audience why users around the world are raving about it.

6 ACCOMMODATIONS Delegates are responisble for arranging their own accommodations. A selected number of rooms have been held for conference delegates at the host facility at a special negotiated rate. To receive this exclusive rate you must book prior to October 11, Please note that the hotel cancellation policy is 72 hours prior to check in. Sheraton on the Falls (Across from the Rainbow Bridge) 5875 Falls Avenue, Niagara Falls, Ontario L2G 3K7 Canada For reservations Call Quote Special Convention Rate for Ontario Brain Injury Association $ for traditional city view room + taxes $ for falls view room + taxes NEW! Reservations can be made directly through the conference website, under the Accommodations tab. DIRECTIONS From Toronto Take QEW to Niagara From QEW, take Hwy 420 towards Rainbow Bridge and The Falls to Falls Avenue. From Fort Erie Take QEW to Toronto From QEW, take Hwy 420 towards Rainbow Bridge and The Falls to Falls Avenue. From London Take 401 East Take 403 towards Hamilto Take QEW to Niagara From QEW, take Hwy 420 towards Rainbow Bridge and The Falls to Falls Avenue. CONFERENCE SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, :00pm - 9:00pm Registration 7:00pm - 9:00pm Welcoming Reception - Hosted by McLeish Orlando LLP and Oatley, Vigmond LLP THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, :00am - 8:15am Registration and Continental Breakfast - Hosted by Lerners LLP 8:30am - 9:00am Welcome and Introductions 9:00am - 10:15am Keynote Presentation: Efficacy of an Intervention to Enhance Resilience Dr. Herman Lukow II Co-hosted by Gluckstein Personal Injury Lawyers and Henderson Structured Settlements LP 10:15am - 10:45am Refreshment Break - Hosted by Daniel & Partners LLP Exhibits and Networking 10:45am - 11:45am Concurrent Session A 11:45am - 1:00pm Lunch, Draws and Exhibits Hosted by Neinstein and Associates LLP 1:00pm - 2:15pm Keynote Presentation: The Therapeutic Use of Humour Dr. Heather Lee Kilty Co-hosted by Gluckstein Personal Injury Lawyers and Henderson Structured Settlements LP 2:30pm - 3:30pm Concurrent Session B 3:30pm - 4:00pm Refreshment Break - Hosted by Daniel & Partners LLP Exhibits and Networking 4:00pm - 5:00pm Concurrent Session C 5:00pm - 6:00pm Cocktail Reception - Hosted by McLeish Orlando LLP and Oatley, Vigmond LLP 6:00pm - 7:30pm Conference Dinner and Draws - Co-hosted by Gluckstein Personal Injury Lawyers and Henderson Structured Settlements LP FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, :00am - 8:00am Buffet Breakfast - Hosted by Singer Kwinter Personal Injury Lawyers Exhibits and Networking 8:00am - 8:15am Greetings and Introductions 8:15am - 9:30am Keynote Presentation: Clinical Trials: Can t We Do Better? Dr. Donald Stein Co-hosted by Gluckstein Personal Injury Lawyers and Henderson Structured Settlements LP 9:40am - 10:40am Concurrent Session D 10:40am - 11:10am Refreshment Break - Hosted by Daniel & Partners LLP Exhibits and Networking 11:15am - 12:30pm Keynote Presentation: Advocacy: It s All About Connecting the Dots Denis Morrice Co-hosted by Gluckstein Personal Injury Lawyers and Henderson Structured Settlements LP 12:30pm - 1:30pm Lunch, Closing Remarks, Sponsor and Exhibit Draws Hosted by Pace Law Firm

7 REGISTRATION DETAILS Name: Company: Address: City: Prov/State: Postal Code/Zip: Phone: * address is mandatory Please indicate any food allergies: I will be attending the Welcoming Reception on Wednesday evening. I will be attending the Conference Dinner on Thursday evening. My attendant will be accompanying me (OBIA will contact you to arrange details). I do NOT wish to have my name included in the Delegate Directory. Concurrent Sessions I will be attending: (Please mark your first choice with a 1 and the alternate choice with a 2) Session A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 Session B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 Session C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 Session D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 Attention Survivors and Family Members Thanks to the generosity of the Thomson Rogers Diamond Sponsorship a limited number of delegates will be able to receive a subsidized conference rate of $50 per person. Diamond sponsorship does not include accommodations or travel expenses. If you are interested in attending as a sponsored delegate, please indicate on your registration form. I am a survivor, family member/caregiver and would like to be CONSIDERED for the Thomson Rogers Diamond Sponsorship (This special rate does not include accommodations or travel expenses) Registration Options/Fees: Registration will be confirmed only upon receipt of payment NEW! Register ONLINE at Option 1: $375 Early Bird rate by October 7, 2015 Option 2: $425 Final Registration rate after October 7, 2015 I wish to bring a guest to dinner (Thursday November 12th) for an additional cost of $70 Payment Options Cheque/Money Order Please make cheques and money orders payable to: Ontario Brain Injury Association VISA Mastercard Amex Credit Card Number: Expiry Date: Please return your completed form/s with your payment/s to: Ontario Brain Injury Association, PO Box 2338, St.Catharines, ON L2R 7R9, or Fax: For more information contact OBIA at or via at conference@obia.on.ca

8 CORPORATE SPONSORS THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS Acquired Brain Injury Outreach Network Inc. ADL Home Health Care Inc. Anagram ResCare Premier Ares Law Professional Corporation AssessMed Bartimaeus Rehabilitation Services Inc. Bayshore Home Health Beverlee C. Melamed & Associates Inc. Brain Injury Community Re-Entry Inc. Community Solutions Ltd. Elements Support Services Functionability Rehabilitation Services Galit Liffshiz & Associates Himelfarb Proszanski LLP Howie Sacks & Henry LLP Mazin & Associates PC McKellar Structured Settlements Inc. Mindworks Morris Law Group Neurocore Physiotherapy & Pilates Inc. Neurologic Rehabilitation Institute of Ontario Paquette Travers & Deutschmann Lawyers Qualicare Family Homecare Rehab Results Inc. Rehabilitation Management Inc. Renascent Addictions Treatment Centre Ross & McBride LLP Ross Rehabilitation & Vocational Services Smitiuch Injury Law - Toronto Spencer Experts Inc. Torkin Manes LLP Total Healthcare Solutions PLATINUM CO-SPONSORS GOLD EXHIBITORS ABR Canada Adapt-able Design Group ADS Forensic Inc. AGTA Home Health Care Alert / Best Nursing Back Shop + Home Health CARF Canada Essentially You Inc. Genesis Community Rehabilitation Health Bound Health Network March of Dimes Canada Rehab First Inc. SmartMeds Pharmacy Solus Support Services Source Rehabilitation Services Inc. Step Up! ABI Recovery Traverse Independence United Med Staffing Inc. Vocational Alternatives Inc. vpi Inc. DIAMOND Survivor and Family Members Subsidized Delegate Registration Sponsor SILVER The Ontario Brain Injury Association (OBIA) respects your privacy. We protect your personal information and adhere to all legislative requirements with respect to privacy. We do not rent, sell or trade our mailing lists. Collecting your personal information ensures that we may fulfill your request. From time to time, we may also keep you informed and up to date on programs or activities by OBIA. Refund of registration fees will be made, less a $50.00 administration fee, with written notice postmarked by Friday October 25, No refunds will be issued after this date although delegate substitution is acceptable. BRONZE Cheques returned due to insufficient funds, will be subject to a $25.00 administration fee. Late registrations will not be guaranteed delegate kits or meals. No registrations will be accepted on the day of the conference. Visit our website at to view our complete privacy statement online.

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