Faculty Guest Faculty Janice E. Brunstrom, M.D. Director of Pediatric Neurology Cerebral Palsy Center St.Louis Children s Hospital Neurologist, Neurobiologist Assistant Professor in the Departments of Neurology and Pediatrics Washington University Bernard Brucker, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Radiology University of Miami School of Medicine Chief, Division of Psychology Director, Biofeedback Laboratory University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center Faculty William R. Boydston, M.D., Ph.D. Clinic Chief, Spasticity Program Katie Ennis, M.B.A., C.O. Orthotist Mimi Gold, M.A. School Program Coordinator Rehabilitation Services Katie Hart, R.N., M.B.A. Manager Orthopaedic Community Outreach Steve Casey, M.A. Casey Psychological Associates, Inc. Marc Kaufman, C.P.O. Orthotist Atlanta Prosthetic and Orthotics Timothy S. Oswald, M.D. Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon Pediatric Orthopaedic Associates, PC Barbara M. Weissman, M.D. Pediatric Neurologist Rehabilitation Specialist Carl J. Wilson, M.D., F.A.A.P., F.A.A.P.M.R. Medical Director, Rehabilitation Services Planning Committee Anna Marie Champion Co-founder, Reaching for the Stars Parent and Conference Advisor Cynthia Frisina Gray Co-founder, Reaching for the Stars Parent and Conference Advisor
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Reaching for the Stars A Foundation of Hope for Children with Cerebral Palsy SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 2005 THE CHILDREN S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA OFFICE PARK 1680 TULLIE CIRCLE NE ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30329
Conference Registration Form Reaching for the Stars A Foundation of Hope for Children with Cerebral Palsy Saturday, April 16, 2005 Please type or print legibly: First Name Last Name Address City State ZIP code Home phone Business phone E-mail Registration Fee: $40 Individual $65 Couple $80 Therapists and Other Professionals Registration Deadline: April 1, 2005 Please register early, space is limited. Type of Payment We apologize for the inconvenience, but credit cards are not accepted. Check made payable to RFTS, Inc. Money Order made payable to RFTS, Inc. Please complete and return form with payment to: RFTS, Inc. P.O. Box 7339, Chestnut Mountain, Georgia 30502 Confirmation Registration confirmation will be e-mailed to you by April 8, 2005. If you do not have email, please provide a phone number where you can be reached. Photo Request Please include a photo of your child if you are interested in possibly being used in a RFTS, Inc., conference slide show or video. These photos will not be returned. Refund Policy: If you must cancel your registration, notify us at least seven days before the course and we will issue a refund (minus a $25 administrative fee). No-shows or cancellations received less than seven days prior to the course are ineligible for a refund.
General Information Agenda Saturday, April 16, 2005 7 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast 7:50 a.m. Welcome Anna Marie Champion 7:55 a.m. Hope, Faith and Help to Move a Mountain: Redefining the Future of Cerebral Palsy Janice E. Brunstrom, M.D. 8:55 a.m. The Baclofen Pump, Botox and Other Injected Treatments: Considerations for Your Child Barbara M. Weissman, M.D. 9:15 a.m. Improving Mobility through Orthopaedic Surgical Interventions Timothy S. Oswald, M.D. 9:35 a.m. Neurosurgical Interventions: Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy and New Frontiers William R. Boydston, M.D., Ph.D. 9:55 a.m. Redefining the Future: Medical Panel Q&A Moderated by Timothy S. Oswald, M.D. 10:25 a.m. Break 10:40 a.m. Successfully Managing the Emotional Challenges of Cerebral Palsy A Guide for Parents and Children Steve Casey, M.A. 11:25 a.m. Advocating For Your Child in the School Setting Mimi Gold 11:45 a.m. Reap the Benefits of Sports Participation Maria Portgee 11:55 a.m. Addressing the Whole Child: Speaker Panel Q&A Moderated by Steve Casey, M.A. 12:10 p.m. Lunch Sponsored by Medtronic Neuro Intrathecal Baclofen Therapy 1:10 p.m. Improving Strength for Enhanced Motor Ability: A Unique Perspective Janice E. Brunstrom, M.D. 1:40 p.m. Rehab in Your Community Carl Wilson, M.D., F.A.A.P., F.A.A.P.M.R. 1:55 p.m. The Important Role of Speech, OT and PT in the Daily Life of Your Child Michele E. Audet, M.M.Sc.,P.T., A.T.P. Durgah Shah, P.T., P.C.S. Micke Rosner, C.C.C-S.L.P., A.T.P. 2:35 p.m. Putting Orthotics To Work For Your Child Marc Kaufman, C.P.O., and Katie Ennis, M.B.A., C.O. 2:55 p.m. Stretching the Boundaries: Therapeutic Panel Q&A Moderated by Katie Hart, R.N., M.B.A. 3:10 p.m. Break
General Information Agenda (continued) 3:25 p.m. Extending the Boundaries of Traditional Therapy Hippotherapy, Yuridia Garza, O.T. Aquatic Therapy, Susan Neesmith, P.T. Suit Therapy, Noreen Scott, P.T. Biofeedback, Bernard Brucker, Ph.D. 4:20 p.m. New Horizons: Alternative Therapy Panel Q&A Moderated by Anna Marie Champion 4:45 p.m. What is Reaching for the Stars? Cynthia Frisina Gray 4:55 p.m. Final Questions and Closing Remarks 5 p.m. Adjourn 5 p.m. Optional Question and Answer Session with: International Hyperbaric Association American Association of Pediatric Intensive Physical Therapy A wide variety of exhibitors and vendors will display new adaptive products and technologies during lunch and conference breaks. Description Reaching for the Stars is a one-day conference for parents and caregivers designed to provide the latest clinical information on cerebral palsy and the impact of the disease on patients and families. Our hope is to provide support and the opportunity to unite families touched by cerebral palsy. Reaching For The Stars is a non-profit, tax exempt organization started by and for parents of children with cerebral palsy. Our vision is to create a world-class research foundation centered on the belief that leading-edge pediatric research by progressive scientists, physicians and therapists can lead to treatments and cures of cerebral palsy. RFTS, Inc., also vigorously works to improve the quality of life for children with CP through its grants program, education and advocacy efforts. If you would like to learn more or find out how you can help, please visit www.reachingforthestars.org or call 770-561-5950. Location The Reaching for the Stars conference will be held at the Children s Office Park at 1680 Tullie Circle Atlanta, Georgia 30329. Accomodations: To find out about hotels in the area, visit www.reachingforthestars.org Directions From I-75/85 Northbound - Exit 89 (North Druid Hills Road). Take a right at the light onto North Druid Hills Road. At the next light, take a left onto Tullie Road. The main entrance to the Children s Office Park is on the right. From I-75/85 Southbound - Exit 89 (North Druid Hills Road). Take a left at the light onto North Druid Hills Road. Go straight through one light. At the second light, make a left onto Tullie Road. The main entrance to the Children s Office Park is on the right. Parking is free