Thomas K. Skalko, Ph.D., LRT/CTRS East Carolina University College of Health and Human Performance Belk 1409, Mali Stop 540 Greenville, NC 27858-4353 /
/ Riding the Waves with
Safe, Effective, and Competent Practice

2012 SOUTHEAST RECREATIONAL THERAPY SYMPOSIUM

Riding the Waves with Safe, Effective, and Competent Practice

April 4-6, 2012

Sheraton – Myrtle Beach, SC

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Fees _____ $230.00 Entire conference postmarked by March 17, 2012 ($275 after March 17, 2012)

_____ $125.00 Student rate (Full time RT/TR student) entire conference postmarked by March 17, 2012 ($175 after March 17, 2012)

______$110.00 Daily registration (Thursday, April 5, 2012 only)

______$ 65.00 One-half day (Wednesday, April 4, or Friday, April 6 only).

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______I will attend the Dementia Track.

______$ 40.00 If participating in the Dementia Track, the Manual for Dementia Practice Guidelines for Recreational Therapy is required.

______$ 15.00 CEU’s (Please note that CEU fees are in addition to the conference fees.)

If special assistance is needed to attend SRTS, contact Cliff Burnham at 270-799-4405 or by March 15, 2012.

For lodging, please reserve your room by March 9, 2012. Use the following link: http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/SRTS2012

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Southeast Recreational Therapy Symposium

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“NCTRC does not pre-approve any continuing education. NCTRC has not reviewed
or approved of the content of these materials, and does not endorse or sponsor any of the activities of SRTS.”

CONFERENCE SITE AND ACCOMMODATIONS

The conference site and accommodations will be at the Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center Hotel. The room rates for conference participants are $89/night + tax (16.27%) for 2 adults. Add $10 for each additional adult. To reserve your room, call 888-627-8203 and ask for SOUTHEAST RECREATIONAL THERAPY or GROUP#4111. Reservations can also be made online by visiting http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/SRTS2012. All reservations should be made by March 5, 2012.

CREDITS (Full conference participation)

15 Contact Hours, 1.5 CEUs

SRTS 2012 AGENDA

WEDNESDAY, April 4

9:00 - 12:45 REGISTRATION FOR SOUTHEAST RECREATIONAL THERAPY SYMPOSIUM

1:00 - 2:30 WELCOME AND KEYNOTE ADDRESS

¨ The Current Status of Healthcare Reform and the Expected Impact (K1) Rozalynn Goodwin

2:45 - 4:15 CONCURRENT SESSIONS

¨ Passing the Torch: Updating Our Programming to the Newer Generation of AL/SNF Clients (A1) Amy Smith

¨ Weaving Recreational Therapy into the School Setting, Even When It’s Not an IEP Requirement (A2) donna J. Mooneyham

¨ It’s Not the How We Do Taiji: It’s the Why! (Part 1 of 2) (A3) Larry Y. Brown, Gene Hayes, Angela Wozencroft, Steve Waller

¨Nature: Not Just Leaves and Pine Straw (A4) Angela Spivy, Meghan McPherson

4:30 - 6:00 CONCURRENT SESSIONS

¨ Unveiling the Magic of Video Calls in LTC (B1) Caroline Eller

¨ Quality of Life Meets End of Life: Hospice 101 (B2) Aliesha Edwards, Jeanne Pruitt

¨ It’s Not the How We Do Taiji: It’s the Why! (Part 2 of 2) (B3) Larry Y. Brown, Gene Hayes, Angela Wozencroft, Steve Waller

¨ VITAL: Veterans Involved in Teaching and Learning (B4) Kim Bryan, Beckie Lewis

6:00 Social

THURSDAY, April 5

7:30 - 8:30 REGISTRATION

8:30 - 10:00 CONCURRENT SESSIONS

¨ Dementia Practice Guidelines Training (Part 1 of 4) (CT1-A) Linda Buettner, Kaitlin Stevens, Rebekah Wharton

¨ Developing a Safe and Effective Lifestyle Management Program (C1) Gene Hayes, Angela Wozencroft, Steve Waller, Larry Y. Brown

¨ Sensory Integration Improves Quality of Life for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (C2) Cathie Haviland

¨ Application of the Smartwheel® and other Performance Measurement Tests in Sports and Exercise Interventions (C3) David P. Loy

10:00 – 10:15 BREAK

10:15 – 11:45 CONCURRENT SESSIONS

¨ Dementia Practice Guidelines Training (Part 2 of 4) (CT1-B) Linda Buettner, Kaitlin Stevens, Rebekah Wharton

¨ Animal Assisted Therapy and Therapeutic Recreation (D1) Neil A. Napier, Cliff Burnham

¨ Recreational Aquatic Therapy in the Physical Rehab Setting: Clarifying the Line between RT and PT (D2) Angie Pihera, Katie Murphy

¨ Camp Hope (D3) Sandra Rangel

11:45 – 1:20 LUNCH and GENERAL SESSION ¨ Present Academic Accreditation and its Impact on Development of Practice Competencies (K2) Thom Skalko

1:30 – 3:00 CONCURRENT SESSIONS

¨ Dementia Practice Guidelines Training (Part 3 of 4) (CT1-C) Linda Buettner, Kaitlin Stevens, Rebekah Wharton

¨ The Use of Community integration as a Modality of Recreational Therapy for individuals with Severe Autism (E1) Elizabeth Waddey

¨ Surfing the Profession: Developing Your Competency Based Resume Packet (E2) Larry Y. Brown, Landon T. Huffman

¨ Not Your Average Couch Potato: Using Video Games as a Means for Physical Activity (E3) Katie Murphy

3:00 – 3:15 BREAK

3:15 – 4:45 CONCURRENT SESSIONS

¨ Dementia Practice Guidelines Training (Part 4 of 4) (CT1-D) Linda Buettner, Kaitlin Stevens, Rebekah Wharton

¨ Spiritual Health and Recreational Therapy Professionals: Does it Really Matter? (F1) Angela Wozencroft, Steve Waller, Larry Brown, Gene Hayes

¨ Partnering with Families: Enhancing Patient Care through Family Involvement (F2) Kelly Price

¨ Temperature Training and the Relaxation Response (F3) Michele Barr

FRIDAY, April 6

8:00 - 8:30 REGISTRATION

8:30 -10:00 CONCURRENT SESSIONS

¨ Mentally Stimulating Activities for Apathy in Alzheimer’s (G1) Linda Buettner, Kaitlen Stevens, Rebekah Wharton

¨ Therapeutic Benefits of Fly Fishing as a Treatment Modality (G2) Paul Burchuk

¨ 2012 Changes in the Wind for PM&R: What Should You be Considering in Your Practice Delivery? (G3) Al Kaye

¨ “ATRA” What’s in it For Me? (G4) Diane Skalko

10:15 - 11:45 CONCURRENT SESSIONS

¨ Unleashed: Translating Animal Assisted Therapy Research into GRT Practice (H1) Linda Buettner, Kaitlin Stevens, Rebekah Wharton

¨ Middle Eastern Dance for Fun, Fitness, and Therapy (H2) Tammy Lea

¨ Understanding and Application of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health in Recreational Therapy Practice (H3) Thomas Skalko

¨ Creative Madness: Using Art as a Treatment Modality (H4) Amber Arrington

12:00 - 1:00 GENERAL SESSION

¨ Choose Your Attitude (K3) Eileen Soisson