CONFERENCE UPDATES
NEW: Student Session
We will be offering a 1.0 hour student session this year that will cover
Job Preparation, Resume Review and General Questions
Please bring a hard copy of your resume if you plan to attend
Tracking Contact Hours:
All attendees will be required to sign in AND out of each session in or-
der to receive credit for the sessions they attended. No partial credit will
be given.
Poster Presentations: You will find a Poster Stamp Card in your conference folder Volunteers and Poster Presenters will need to stamp this card for you to receive
appropriate credit for attending the poster presentations Contact Hour Breakdown:
4 Posters = 0.5 contact hours ALL Posters = 1.0 contact hours (this is the max number of contact hours offered)
Vendor Stamp Card:
You will find a Vendor Stamp Card in your conference folder Attendees are encouraged to visit ALL vendor tables throughout the conference
day Completed cards can be submitted to the registration table to be eligible for a
raffle to win a FREE 1-YEAR MOTA Membership!
Exchange Corner:
We provide an area at conference for attendees to bring small portable equip-ment/books that they would like to exchange for free during conference.
Please note: Any leftover equipment/books will be discarded at the end of con-ference if not exchanged or picked up by the person donating.
Session Themes:
General Mental Health Pediatrics Education/Advocacy Student Session
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM SESSION PRESENTATIONS ( 1.0 Contact Hour )
1. Tele-Rehabilitation: Remote Patient Monitoring
2. Medical Cannabis Informed Occupational Therapy Practice with Children, Young Adults, Adults and
Elders in Maryland
3. Mental Health Occupational Therapy Consultations on Medical Units: Demonstrating our Distinct Value
4. Just Over the Horizon: Building Opportunities for OT Practice through Public Policy and Advocacy
1. Chesapeake
2. Columbian East
3. Columbian Center
4. Columbian West
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM SESSION PRESENTATION (1.0 Contact Hour )
1. PANDAS and Family Quality of Life: What Pediatric Occupational Therapists Need to
Know
2. Occupational Therapy Practitioner Knowledge and Use of Medicaid Home and Community
Based Service Waivers
3. Introduction to Assistive Technology Usability Testing for the Clinician
4. The Mission and Value of AOTF: Building Evidence to Improve Practice and Health
1. Chesapeake
2. Columbian East
3. Columbian Center
4. Columbian West
Demonstrating the Value of Occupational Therapy by Jeremy Furniss, AOTA Quality Director Grand Ballroom
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM LUNCH BUFFET
1. A Patient and Caregiver Centered Approach to Feeding and Pre-Feeding Skills on the Neonatal
Intensive Care Unit
2. Choosing Wisely: Five Things Practitioners and Patients Should Question
3. Dry Needling in Maryland Occupational Therapy Practice
4. Psychosocial Occupational Therapy Competency Assessment (POT-CA)
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM POSTER PRESENTATION ( 0.5—1.0 Contact Hour)
1. Voices of Female Student Veterans Expressed through Photographs
2. Key Elements of the Hussman Center for Adults with Autism Social Group: Perspectives of Parents
and Support Persons
3. Social & Community Participation Outcomes of the Hussman Center for Adults with Autism Social
Group: Participants' Perspectives
4. Occupational Therapy Treatment Considerations of the Bariatric Patient in an Acute Care Setting
5. Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Mobility Screen and Protocol For Patients Under the Age of Two
6. A New Quality of Life: Living with Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM SESSION PRESENTATION ( 1.0 Contact Hour)
1. Chesapeake
2. Columbian East
3. Columbian Center
4. Columbian West
Grand Ballroom
Atrium
1. Job Preparation, Resume Review and General Questions
2. Strategies for Addressing Sensory Processing Challenges in a School-Based Setting
3. Strategies to Address Burnout and Potential Moral Injury within Contemporary Clinical Practice
4. Incorporating Broader Perspectives: Reexamining Chronic Pain Knowledge and Interventions
1. Chesapeake
2. Columbian East
3. Columbian Center
4. Columbian West
Grand Ballroom
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM SESSION PRESENTATION (1.0 contact hour)
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Registration
Registration & Breakfast
Vendor Meet & Greet
Entry & Grand Ballroom
Atrium
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM KEYNOTE SPEECH (1.0 Contact Hour )
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM MOTA Board Meeting (1.0 Contact Hour )
MOTA Board Meeting & Awards Ceremony
Tele-Rehabilitation: Remote Patient Monitoring
Sonia Lawson, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA Entry Level (< 2 years experience)
Tele-therapy is growing and must be considered as a viable option for service provision by occupational therapists
in all practice areas. The pros and cons of using implementing tele-therapy to address access, effectiveness and
efficiency will be discussed.
Mental Health Occupational Therapy Consultations on Medical Units: Demonstrating our Distinct Value
Robert Walsh, MS, OTR/L, BCMH Intermediate Level (2-7 years experience)
Occupational therapists are well-suited to address mental health in all practice settings. The presentation will re-
view trends in practice and examples of expanding services through consultations on medical units that foster par-
ticipation in occupations for persons with mental health challenges.
Medical Cannabis Informed Occupational Therapy Practice with Children, Young Adults, Adults and Elders in
Maryland
Paula Querido Kahn, OTR/L Entry Level (< 2 years experience)
We will explore the basic science of medical cannabis, including the Endocannabinoid System, THC/CBD, condi-
tions & therapeutic outcomes. We will discuss the role of Occupational Therapists in addressing medical cannabis
treatment in Maryland with minors & a wide range of client populations.
Just Over the Horizon: Building Opportunities for OT Practice through Public Policy and Advocacy
Rachael Faulkner, MSW Entry Level (< 2 years experience)
In Maryland, there is no shortage of good ideas on where to focus our advocacy efforts. The only problem is de-
ciding which issue to tackle first! Find out what’s on the horizon for expanding OT practice in Maryland and how
you can support and influence MOTA’s public policy process.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM SESSION PRESENTATIONS (1.0 Contact Hour)
CONFERENCE ITINERARY
Vendor Meet & Greet
Open forum for attendees to meet directly with Vendors to inquire about each company and discuss potential job
opportunities in the area!
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM REGISTRATION, BREAKFAST AND VENDOR MEET & GREET
Occupational Therapy Practitioner Knowledge and Use of Medicaid Home and Community Based Service
Waivers
Alysse Zaffos, OTD, MOTR/L Intermediate Level (2-7 years experience)
This presentation will focus on providing education to occupational therapy practitioners about Medicaid Home
and Community Based Service Waivers. In addition, education will be provided regarding advocacy for the OT
profession for adults within the community who receive Medicaid funding. The results of the survey, previously
discussed in the abstract, will be discussed as well.
PANDAS and Family Quality of Life: What Pediatric Occupational Therapists Need to Know
Barbara B. Demchick, ScD, OTR/L FAOTA, Intermediate Level (2-7 years experience)
Kate Eglseder, ScD, OTR/L,
Julia Ehler, MS, OTR/L,
Alison Mills, MS, OTR/L
PANDAS impacts a child’s occupational performance at home and in school and affects family quality of life. We
will present our research, discuss how OTs can effectively treat children with PANDAS and support families, and
hear the parent perspective.
9:15 AM —10:15 AM SESSION PRESENTATIONS (1.0 Contact Hour)
Introduction to Assistive Technology Usability Testing for the Clinician
Amanda Jozkowski, PhD, OTR/L Intermediate Level (2-7 years experience)
We will discuss the components of assistive technology usability, and how to test them using a participatory proc-
ess between the client and therapist.
The Mission and Value of AOTF: Building Evidence to Improve Practice and Health
Lawrence Liff, AOTF Chief Development Officer All Levels
Dr. Varleisha Gibbs, PhD, OTD, OTR/L, AOTF Scientific Program Officer
AOTF is the nation’s leading non-profit investing in OT research, the future OT research workforce and informa-
tion dissemination. Learn about our mission and how you can help strengthen our profession.
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Disclaimer
The views, opinions, positions or strategies expressed by the presenters are theirs alone, and do not
necessarily reflect the views, opinions, positions or strategies of the Maryland Occupational Therapy
Association or any member thereof. The Maryland Occupational Therapy Association makes no
representations as to accuracy, completeness, relevancy, suitability, or validity of any information by
presenters and will not be liable for any errors, omissions, or delays in such information or any
losses, injuries, or damages arising from its display or use.
The Maryland Occupational Therapy Association reserves the right to substitute or delete from the
conference program sessions at any time for any reason.
Demonstrating the Value of Occupational Therapy
Jeremy Furniss, OTD, OTR/L, BCG
Healthcare and health related systems are striving to identify high value services. Occupational therapy has an opportunity to
demonstrate the value of our skills and services by providing occupation-based, evidence-informed, and client-centered
evaluations and interventions. As a profession, we must adopt high quality services and avoid low quality services. This pres-
entation provides an overview of the transition from volume to value and reviews clinical tools and practices that can be used
to demonstrate the value of occupational therapy.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM LUNCH BUFFET (Grand Ballroom)
12:00 PM —1:30 PM MOTA BOARD MEETING (1.0 Contact Hour)
MOTA Board Meeting & Awards Ceremony
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM POSTER SESSIONS
(0.5 contact hours = 4 posters / 1.0 contact hours = ALL posters)
Voices of Female Student Veterans Expressed through Photographs
Jenna Yeager, PhD, OTR/L
Key Elements of the Hussman Center for Adults with Autism Social Group: Perspectives of Parents and
Support Persons
Charlotte E. Exner, PhD, OT/L, FAOTA
OTS: Eric Atticks, Amanda Frey, Savanna Ivill, Beverly Krach & Andrea Squassi
Social & Community Participation Outcomes of the Hussman Center for Adults with Autism Social Group:
Participants' Perspectives
Charlotte E. Exner, PhD, OT/L, FAOTA
OTS: Andrea Kemp, Madelyn Levasseur, Shelby Stang, Stephanie Rodrigues
Occupational Therapy Treatment Considerations of the Bariatric Patient in an Acute Care Setting
Katherine Frampton MS, OTR/L
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Mobility Screen and Protocol For Patients Under the Age of Two
Lisa Glass OTR/L, Julie Cagney, DPT
A New Quality of Life: Living with Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema
Erica N Jones, MS, OTR/L, CLT
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM KEYNOTE SPEAKER (1.0 Contact Hour)
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM SESSION PRESENTATIONS (1.0 Contact Hour)
A Patient and Caregiver Centered Approach to Feeding and Pre-Feeding Skills on the Neonatal Intensive Care
Unit
Lisa Glass, OTR/L Intermediate Level (2-7 years experience)
A performance improvement initiative was implemented to promote a caregiver-centered approach to pre-feeding
and feeding skills on the NICU at University of Maryland Medical Center Children’s Hospital (UMMCC) in Bal-
timore, MD.
Dry Needling in Maryland Occupational Therapy Practice
Daniel Martin, OTR/L, FAAPM, Advanced (7+ years of experience)
Sarah Quirk, COTA/L, BTPS
This primer and presentation presented by the Maryland Board of Occupational Therapy Practice is on the pur-
pose, physiological mechanisms, administration, safety and proposed state regulation of the Dry Needling modal-
ity in Maryland occupational therapy practice.
Choosing Wisely: Five Things Practitioners and Patients Should Question
Deborah Lieberman, MHSA, OTR/L, FAOTA, Intermediate Level (2-7 years experience)
Jeremy Furniss, OTD, OTR/L, BCG
Choosing Wisely, an initiative of ABIM (American Board of Internal Medicine) Foundation, has a goal of assist-
ing clinicians to make wise decisions about care that is supported by evidence, not duplicative, free from harm,
and truly necessary. This session will present AOTA's partnership with Choosing Wisely, practical tips for imple-
menting the recommendations in your practice, and examples of member involvement and accomplishments.
Psychosocial Occupational Therapy Competency Assessment (POT-CA)
Derek Piggott, MOT, OTR/L, Entry Level (1-2 years’ experience)
Jenna Yeager, PhD, OTR/L
A Psychosocial Occupational Therapy Competency Assessment (POT-CA) was developed as an instructional
method to assess skills considered fundamental to mental health practice, including assessment, intervention, and
discharge recommendations in regards to a brief mental health case study.
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3:45 PM - 4:45 PM SESSION PRESENTATIONS (1.0 Contact Hour)
Strategies for Addressing Sensory Processing Challenges in a School-Based Setting
Kristin Tatelman, OTR/L Entry Level (1-2 years’ experience)
School-based occupational therapists will gain an understanding of Sensory Processing Disorder, how sensory
issues impact the successful participation of students throughout the school day, and how to educate the school
team about incorporating sensory activities to help keep students regulated.
Student Session: Job Preparation, Resume Review and General Questions
Andrew Myers, MS, OTR/L, Lori Patria, MS, OTR/L, Katherine Frampton, MS, OTR/L
Student focus or for those interested in a career transition. Resume reviews and panel discussions from managers
on how to present your best at your next interview. Bring your resume!
Please submit the following forms to the Registration Desk:
Vendor Stamp Card Poster Stamp Card
Name Badge
Please check your email in the next 24 hours for a SURVEY MONKEY to give feedback on how we can improve conference for next year!
Thank you for attending conference and supporting MOTA!
Strategies to Address Burnout and Potential Moral Injury within Contemporary Clinical Practice
MaryBeth Merryman, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Intermediate Level (2-7 years’ experience)
Marlene Riley, MMS, OTR/L, CHT,
Rachel Guilfoyle, MS, OTR/L
Contemporary practice requires increased productivity and routine use of technology that can reduce a sense of
personal agency and professional satisfaction. This presentation describes the scope and scale of challenges in the
practice environment that can lead to burnout or moral injury and enlists participants in a discussion of the impact
on occupational therapy practice. Individual, department and profession-level interventions will be addressed.
Incorporating Broader Perspectives: Reexamining Chronic Pain Knowledge and Interventions
Shuling Wu, OTR/L, LAc Intermediate Level (2-7 years’ experience)
Chronic pain conditions such as Reflux Sympathetic Dystrophy, fibromyalgia, and tendonosis are extremely diffi-
cult to treat from a biomedical perspective. We examine chronic pain from other frames of references to gain a
broader understanding. Strategies include essential oils, lifestyle medicine, manual therapies, and spirituality
based interventions,
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A Special Thanks to our Vendors
GOLD SPONSORSHIP Lifebridge Health
University of Maryland Rehab Network
Lighthouse Medical Equipment, Inc.
AOTA
SILVER SPONSORSHIP Tender Touch Rehab
Get-A-Grip Construction
BRONZE SPONSORSHIP Towson University OT/OS Department
Murphy Deming / Mary Baldwin University
Kennedy Krieger Institute
MIEMSS
Discovery Toys
Theraplay’s Family of Companies
NBCOT
Reliant Rehabilitation
BREAKFAST SPONSOR Towson University
BAG SPONSOR Tender Touch Rehab
Therapy Shoppe
Club Pilates
Painting with a Twist
Sagamore Spirit Distillery
Robbie’s First Base
Baltimore Coffee
Baltimore Hot Yoga and Wellness
Liberty Mountain
Baltimore Ravens
Young Living Oils
Thanks to our Silent Auction Donators
Silent Auction Wrap-up
The silent auction will be held to raise money for our Henrietta Price Scholarship
Fund. This scholarship fund assists the educational careers of occupational ther-
apy students from local programs. Items for the auction can be anything that
would be of interest to our conference attendees (therapy and non-therapy re-
lated). If you wish to provide accompanying literature (limited to 8 1/2” x 11” or
less) we would be happy to post these items in our silent auction area.
A Special THANK YOU to our Conference Committee for all of the hard work and dedication for MOTA!
Hannah Werblin, VP Events
Lauren Deaver Kate Heyman
Francine Miles
Registration Please email [email protected] for presenter discount codes
MOTA OT $195
MOTA OTA $145
MOTA Student $55
Non-member OT $275
Non-member OTA $225
Non-member Student $85
MOTA OT Presenter $175.50 (10% discount)
Non MOTA Member OT Presenter $247.50 (10% discount)
MOTA OTA Presenter $130.50 (10% discount)
Non MOTA Member OTA Presenter $202.50 (10% discount)
OT Trustee $156 (20% discount)
OTA Trustee $116 (20% discount)
Neighboring OT Member $195
Neighboring OTA Member $145
Student volunteer $25 (full day volunteering, lunch included)
Special $25 (Keynote, Lunch, Board Meeting & Awards Ceremony Only)
www.motamembers.org
Questions? Email [email protected]