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Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery Conference

7:30am CDT

(BY INVITATION ONLY) Functional Impacts of Resective and Disconnective Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery: Identifying Gaps and Setting Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Priorities Orchid Ballroom East

8:00am CDT

Research: Cognitive and Neural Mechanisms of Face and Word Processing Room 1113/1635Marlene Behrman, PhD Research: Examining Academic Skills After Hemispherectomy - Reading, Math, and Attention Room 1613/1713/1813Joanna Christodolou, Ed. D

5:00pm CDT

Family Conference - Early Check In 6th Floor Registration Desk

7:00am CDT

Family Conference - Check In (All Day) 6th Floor Registration Desk

7:30am CDT

Breakfast Buffet Orchid Ballroom

8:00am CDT

Resource Fair 6th Floor Foyer Research: Cognitive and Neural Mechanisms of Face and Word Processing Room 1113/1635Marlene Behrman, PhD Research: Examining Academic Skills After Hemispherectomy - Reading, Math, and Attention Room 1613/1713/1813Joanna Christodolou, Ed. D

8:15am CDT

Kid Camp 7th Floor

9:00am CDT

Teen/Young Adult Kickoff! CattleyaKatie Mukai Opening Session and Keynote Address: Harnessing Neuroplasticity - How The Brain Learns Orchid BallroomMonika Jones, JD • Bryan Kolb, PhD, OC, RSC Chill Out Room 7th Floor

10:30am CDT

Assistive Technologies to Support Independence CattleyaKathryn Zielinski, MA, CCC-SLP Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and Literacy Vanda SouthTina Moreno Neuropsychological Assessments: Understanding Your Child's Strengths and Weaknesses CalypsoMary Lou Smith, PhD Behavior Management Strategies for Challenging Behaviors: The Parent Management Training Program Vanda NorthJessica Sen • Holly Chalkwater

11:30am CDT

Break

12:30pm CDT

Group Lunch (by condition) Orchid BallroomColin Bodie Kid Camp Closes for Lunch

1:30pm CDT

Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame (Teen/Young Adult Excursion) 6th Floor Registration DeskNicole Murray Kid Camp Reopens

2:00pm CDT

Coping Skills and Strategies for Managing the Stress of Special Needs Parenting - Part 1 Vanda NorthHolly Chalkwater • Jessica Sen Brain-Based Visual Impairments CalypsoMarlene Behrman, PhD • Linda Lawrence, MD • Terry Schwartz, MD How The Brain Hears Vanda SouthFrank Musiek, PhD, CCC-A

3:00pm CDT

Break

3:15pm CDT

Coping Skills and Strategies for Managing the Stress of Special Needs Parenting - Part 2 Vanda NorthJessica Sen • Holly Chalkwater Teaching Children With Intellectual Disability How To Read CalypsoJill Allor, Ed. D Cannabis For Seizure Control: What The Scientific Research Says Vanda SouthScott Perry Gait Analysis For Children and Adults With Hemiparesis CattleyaAnn Marie Pace, MS, PT

4:15pm CDT

Break

4:30pm CDT

Beginner's Guide To Building Your Child's IEP CattleyaMonika Jones, JD Early Puberty, Weight Gain, and Other Endocrine Challenges After Epilepsy Surgery CalypsoPhil Zeitler, MD, PhD Neurological Music Therapy Vanda NorthAnne M. Reed, MT-BC Strengths and Limitations of Functional Electric Stimulation for Spasticity and Function Vanda SouthLucinda Baker, PhD, PT

5:00pm CDT

Teen/Young Adult Bowling and Pizza Party 6th Floor Registration DeskNicole Murray

6:00pm CDT

Dinner Meet Ups

7:30am CDT

Breakfast Buffet Orchid Ballroom

8:00am CDT

Research: Cognitive and Neural Mechanisms of Face and Word Processing Room 1635Marlene Behrman, PhD Research: Examining Academic Skills After Hemispherectomy - Reading, Math, and Attention Please see room list at registrationJoanna Christodolou, Ed. D

8:30am CDT

Chill Out Room 7th Floor Kid Camp 7th Floor

9:00am CDT

Job Hunting, Job Keeping: Strategies That Work CattleyaChris Carpenter • Jared Daly If Seizures Return - Imaging, EEG, Medication, and Reoperation Orchid BallroomDeepak Lachhwani, MD • Taylor Abel, MD • George Ibrahim, MD • Jorge Alvaro Gonzalez-Martinez, MD, PhD • Jun T. Park, MD • Elaine Wyllie, MD

10:30am CDT

Break

11:00am CDT

Special Needs Sibling Panel CattleyaKelly Vitello Managing Obstacles: Walking And Driving With Homonymous Hemianopia Vanda NorthAlex Bowers, PhD Comprehensive IEP Evaluations: What Assessments Does My Child Need? Vanda SouthAudrey Vernick Hand-Arm Bimanual Intensive Training At Home Orchid BallroomMonika Jones, JD • Andrew Gordon, PhD

12:30pm CDT

Group Lunch (by region) Orchid Ballroom Kid Camp Closes for Lunch

1:30pm CDT

Interactive Sibling Support Workshop CattleyaKelly Vitello Great Lakes Science Center (Teen/Young Adult Excursion) 6th Floor Registration Desk Kid Camp Reopens Kid Camp Reopens

2:00pm CDT

How To Write Meaningful, Measurable IEP Goals (All Levels) CattleyaMonika Jones, JD Paraprofessionals and Aides In The IEP (All Levels) Vanda SouthCourtney Koehn • Audrey Vernick CANCELLED - Managing Sleep Challenges After Surgery CalypsoMichael Kohrman, MD Hydrocephalus: Why Early Intervention Is Critical Orchid BallroomTaylor Abel, MD

3:00pm CDT

Break

3:30pm CDT

Special Needs Trusts Vanda NorthEthan Welch Research-Based Instructional Interventions For Struggling Readers Vanda SouthMonika Jones, JD • Jill Allor, Ed. D • Nicole Abreu Shepard • Joanna Christodolou, Ed. D Workshop: Kinesiotaping for Spasticity and Function Orchid BallroomStephanie Westrick PT,DPT,CKTI Transition IEPs CattleyaBritta Hough • Audrey Vernick

6:00pm CDT

Closing Banquet - Together We Rock! Orchid Ballroom

8:00am CDT

Research: Examining Academic Skills After Hemispherectomy - Reading, Math, and Attention Please see room list at registrationJoanna Christodolou, Ed. D