Occupational Therapy Department

Bringing Back Matthew

by Kristina

Rolfes

November 2, 2012

After surviving a horrific car crash, Matthew Slattery defied expectations in his recovery from traumatic brain injury.

In an instant, the Slattery family was shattered.

Susan Slattery and her two sons, Matthew and Peter, were on their way home from visiting family in Ohio on a sunny August day in 2010 when tragedy struck. A truck driver fell asleep at the wheel, barreling into Susan Slattery’s car and pushing it under a tractor trailer, killing her and critically injuring 12-year-old Matthew and 16-year-old Peter. Peter fractured his pelvis and eye socket, while Matthew suffered a severe traumatic brain injury, losing 80 percent of his blood.

3rd Annual Linda Schuberth Occupational Therapy Lectureship

Apr 10 2013 - 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Johns Hopkins Hospital
Tilghman Auditorium
720 Rutland Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21205

ABOUT THE EVENT:

Topic: "Using Science to Build Cost-Effective Evidence-Based Interventions"

This lectureship series was established to honor and recognize Linda Schuberth's excellence in clinical practice, education, and promotion of evidence-based practice.

Reception to follow.

The Spectrum of Developmental Disabilities XXXV: The Continuum of Motor Dysfunction

Mar 18 2013 (All day) - Mar 20 2013 (All day)

DESCRIPTION

The Spectrum of Developmental Disabilities activity will provide an interdisciplinary approach to the issues of motor dysfunction. This multidisciplinary course will review motor dysfunction, including epidemiology, genetic and neuroimaging issues, diagnostic overlaps, associated dysfunctions, evaluation and management, outcomes and future directions.

AOTA Student Conclave

Nov 9 2012 (All day) - Nov 10 2012 (All day)

About the Event:

A representative from the Human Resources Department at Kennedy Krieger Institute will be attending the American Occupational Therapy Association National Student Conclave on November 9-10, 2012 in Columbus, Ohio.

For More Information:

For more information about this event, please visit the American Occupational Therapy Association web site.

Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association Conference

Sep 28 2012 (All day) - Sep 29 2012 (All day)

Lancaster County Convention Center
25 S. Queen Street
Lancaster, PA 17603

About the Event:

A representative from the Human Resources Department at Kennedy Krieger Institute will be attending the 35th Annual Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association Conference on September 28-29, 2012 at the Lancaster County Convention Center.

The American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference & Expo

Apr 26 2012 (All day) - Apr 29 2012 (All day)

Indiana Convention Center
100 South Capitol Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46225

About the Event:

A representative from the Human Resources Department at Kennedy Krieger Institute will be attending the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Annual Conference & Expo on April 26-29, 2012 in Indianapolis, IN.

2012 Linda Schuberth Occupational Therapy Lectureship

Apr 4 2012 - 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Johns Hopkins Hospital
Tilghman Auditorium
720 Rutland Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21205

About the Event:

This lectureship series was established to honor and recognize Linda Schuberth's excellence in clinical practice, education, and promotion of evidence-based practice.

Honorary Lecturer:

Winifred Dunn, PhD, OTR, FAOTA
Professor & Department Chairperson
Occupational Therapy
University of Kansas Medical Center

Sense-ational Success

Susan

Shaffer

Multi-Sensory Environment Helps Children with Autism Reach Therapeutic and Educational Goals

Ian Wright with Therapist Kathryn Wolfe Imagine a room filled with soothing music, where swirls of color dance around the walls, rich scents fill the air and chairs vibrate in time with the music you've chosen. Welcome to the multi-sensory environment (MSE), a room that heightens sensory experience and awareness, induces relaxation, relieves anxiety and promotes interaction and learning.