11th Cognitive Symposium 2016 & Annual Meeting
R-E-S-P-E-C-T: The Goal of the Cognitive Disabilities Model
October 21-22, 2016
New Orleans, LA
@ East Jefferson General Hospital
4200 Houma Boulevard, Metairie, LA 70006
Conference Highlights: Register Here!
- 2 full days of workshops, presentations, posters and round table discussions.
- Hear how the Allen Cognitive Disabilities Model is being used by health care professionals worldwide to promote “best ability to function”, and to give R-E-S-P-E-C-T to individuals with cognitive disabilities and their caregivers.
- Learn new evidence-based assessment and treatment techniques related to the CDM.
- Engage in opportunities to meet, network and socialize with CDM experts and occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists and other healthcare professionals from around the world using this dynamic model.
Conference Schedule
Friday, October 21, 2016
7:30-8:00 Registration & Breakfast
8:00-9:00 Development of the Functional Cognitive Assessment Tool
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OH! So I have to think outside the box!
9:00-10:00 Use of the CDM with Adolescents in Acute Care Mental
Health Practice
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Respect for Level 5: Challenges in Assisted Living Facilities
10:00-10:15 A.M. Break & Exhibits
10:15-11:45 KEYNOTE SPEAKER - CLAUDIA ALLEN, MA, OTR, FAOTA
“A Sense of Being Respected as a Human Being”
11:45-12:45 Program Development: Multidisciplinary Staging in Long Term Care
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Respect Severe Cognitive Deficits with a New Sensory Motor Assessment
12:45-1:30 Lunch, Exhibits & Networking
1:30-3:30 Successful Toileting: Gaining Respect and Dignity
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Role of the Occupational Therapist in a Psychiatric Emergency Service
3:30-3:45 P.M. Break & Exhibits
3:45-5:45 Journal Clubs: Respecting Our Patient by Promoting Evidence Based Practice
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Hidden Disability: Higher level 4 and Level 5 Issues in Employment
Saturday, October 22, 2016
7:30-8:00 Registration, Breakfast & Exhibitors
8:00-10:00 Improving your Activity Analysis Skills within the Cognitive Disabilities Model
10:00-10:15 A.M. Break & Exhibits
10:15-12:15 Improving your Activity Analysis Skills within the Cognitive Disabilities Model (Continued)
12:15-1:00 Lunch, Exhibits & Networking
1:00-1:30 Round Table Discussions
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Poster Presentations
1:30-2:30 Three Forms of ACLS-5 Offer Infection Control & Evidence Based Assessment
2:30-2:45 P.M. Break & Exhibits
2:45-4:15 Three Forms of ACLS-5 Offer Infection Control & Evidence Based Assessment
4:15-4:30 Panel: Take Away Messages for “R-E-S-P-E-C-T: The Goal of the Cognitive Disabilities Model”
& Program Evaluation
4:30-5:30 Annual Membership Meeting (Meeting agenda can be found in symposium google drive file)
Hotel Information:
15.5 LOTA CEU's approved