BIAC Conference Programme 2013

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BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF CANADA 10th ANNUAL CONFERENCE
September 25, 26, 27 2013
Ambassador Conference Resort in Kingston, Ontario
CONFERENCE PROGRAMME
pain is
MY LIFE
MY MEDICINE
is my hope
I was born with a condition known as neurofibromatosis that
has caused tumours to grow on my brain. Battling these tumours
has left me with pain throughout my entire body. It’s all I have
My name is
Steven Croucher
I’m 19 years old
I’m from Montreal
and I live with
constant neuropathic pain
ever known, it’s my life, and it’s exhausting. I try to lead a normal
life - going to school, playing sports, just like any other 19 year
old. But the pain means I have to work harder to focus, I get tired,
and I need more sleep. My medicine is really good — but it could
be better. For now I’m waiting, hoping that someday someone
will discover a new medicine to stop the pain for good.
www.canadapharma.org/hope
Canada’s Research-Based Pharmaceutical Companies
Making Canada Better
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What a pleasure it is to welcome you to the Brain Injury Association of Canada’s Tenth
Annual Conference. This year, we get the opportunity to share BIAC’s successes with
you here in scenic Kingston.
In our tenth year, we have again a varied and intriguing stream of presenters with many points of
interest and information for all participants. As survivors, families, caregivers and health professionals
come together to share experiences and current information, we will also share our plans and goals for
the future and growth of the Brain Injury Association of Canada.
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Best wishes and thank you to all who have contributed in making this our tenth year a great success. Special
thanks and recognition should go out to Barb Butler, our Vice-President and Conference Chair for pulling
together a great and innovative conference program and to Harry Zarins, Executive Director of BIAC for his day
to day efforts with Barb. Between the two of them they have brought you this excellent conference.
Jeannette Holman Price
President, BIAC
Dear Conference Delegates,
Welcome to our tenth annual Brain Injury Association of Canada national conference. We welcome you
all to this event where I hope you meet new people, and renew old friendships. Take the time to share
your own stories; we are here to learn from each other as well as from the vast variety of speakers we
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have gathered from far and wide.
A huge thank you those speakers for taking the time to share their expertise with us. They are all here because
they believe and share in our desire to provide education, support and help in the prevention of brain injury. I
would also like to thank our exhibitors, Ambassador Resort Hotel staff for their attention to detail, as well as
WeCare and Rx&D for their sponsorship of the conference
This conference would not happen without the contributions of many. Thank you to the board members for
their suggestions and feedback. Thank you to Ron Foreman for keeping our website up to date with conference
information; to Steve Walters for his amazing talent in the design of all print material, and to Harry Zarins for his
assistance is making this conference happen. It was a pleasure to be a part of such a great team.
My hat is off to you all.
Barb Butler
2013 Conference Chair
Touching
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10th Annual BIAC National Conference
Wednesday September 25 - am
8:30 - 8:45 Welcome - Ambassador Ballroom
8:45 - 9:45 KEYNOTE
Ambassador Ballroom
Dr. Dan Andreae Brain Injury Lecture
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Mark Palmer, Santa Barbara, CA- Keynote
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Realistic Hope - Aspirations Beyond a Traumatic Brain Injury
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After a broadside collision with a Detroit city bus, Mark spent over 30 years in denial of his
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ttraumatic brain injury, trying to return to his pre-injury state. Finally realizing that living life
iin that state was not realistic, he was able to set his own course for a successful outcome, no
matter the difficulties that were thrust upon him. It is his desire and inspiration to help other
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TBI survivors and their families with this similar period of denial. It is Mark’s hope to inspire
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survivors and caregivers to develop more realistic dreams based on acceptance of what is, and
the realization that tomorrow can be better.
Mark believes that the experts who can help us live a life of growth are those who have
already figured it out - survivors of injury who have learned how to lead fulfilling lives.
He will speak from his own experience and the experience of hundreds who have shared
their advice with him; delivering a thought-provoking and motivating presentation full of
encouragement and advice that will help those who are lost to find a path to realistic hope.
9:45-10:15 Networking Nutrition Break
10:15 - 11:00
Scientific/Research
Lisbon Room
10:15 - 11:00
Family/Caregiver/Survivor
Ambassador Room
10:15 - 11:00
Support and Advocacy
Ontario Room East
Ashley Brosda, BEd., Carolyn Biron, BSc. and Martin Mrazik, PhD., Edmonton, AB
Prevention of Prolonged Symptoms Related to Concussion in Sport Using a
Community-Based Model
This presentation is primarily geared toward professionals working in the areas of concussion
management, injury prevention, public education, community-based programming,
or directly with athletes. The primary objectives of this presentation are: to present the
framework of a community based sport concussion public education program and highlight
the unique challenges of education of brain injuries for athletes.
Jason Harps, Justin McKenna, Richard Theriault. Russell, ON
The audience will hear the experiences of an employer who took a chance on hiring someone
who had suffered TBI. The story is very personal and extremely frank as it relies heavily
upon the stigma’s a person faces when they have suffered a TBI, but from the stand point
of someone who evaluates that person. It will relate the Justin McKenna story and what
this job has done for him in his continued rehabilitation. Richard Theriault considered a
complete change in his career aspirations to become Justin’s Rehabilitation Aid after working
with Justin and Jason and will speak about what this job has done for him in his continued
rehabilitation.
Julie Hughes, M.Sc., Speech-Language Pathologist, Elizabeth Skirving, MS., M.Ed.,
Speech-Language Pathologist, Reg. CASLPO, Penny Welch-West, Speech-Language
Pathologist, M.Cl.Sc.(C)- London, ON
Return to School Following Concussion & Mild Brain Injury: a Model for Group Intervention
In this presentation, you will learn about an innovative way services are delivered in response
to waitlist pressures coupled with the very specific needs of the return to school student. While
media focus has recently been on developing clearer Return to Play criteria, there is a real
paucity of guidelines and supports for the Return to Learn participant. This presentation will
encourage an understanding of the unique cognitive and communication challenges following
concussion and mild brain injury that affect return to school pursuits. The importance of a
team approach, increased self-advocacy, use of academic strategies and an understanding of
some technology supports in successful return to school efforts will be outlined.
Touching
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10:15 - 11:00
En français
Ontario Room West
Wednesday September 25 - am
Denis Godbout, Ph.D., Neuropsychologue, Centre de réadaptation Lucie-Bruneau
(CRLB, Montréal), Jean Gagnon, Ph.D., Professeur, Département de psychologie,
Université de Montréal. Grahame Simpson, Ph.D., Chercheur sénior et, Research Team
Leader, Université de Sydney (Australie), Glenn Kelly, Ph.D., Psychologue, Diverge
Consulting Inc., Sydney, Australie & M. Ouellette, Auxiliaire de recherche, CRIR
(Montréal). Jacques Drolet, M.PS., Conseiller aux programmes et chef de services
(CRLB).
Traduction et validation de l’Overt Behaviour Scale (OBS) en français (l’ÉCO).
La traduction et la validation de l’Overt Behaviour Scale (OBS) sont apparues nécessaires
dans le milieu clinique et de recherche francophone car il existe très peu d’outils d’évaluation
des troubles du comportement, notamment en français (Godbout et Sabourin, 2003). [D1]
L’OBS a été spécifiquement conçue pour évaluer les troubles du comportement des personnes
ayant subi une lésion cérébrale (Kelly et al. 2006), possédant des qualités psychométriques
reconnues (Tate, 2010). Considérée comme un outil clinique d’avenir, l’OBS est régulièrement
utilisée dans les études sur les troubles du comportement (Baguley, Cooper et Felmingham,
2006; Kelly et al. 2007, Kelly et Winkler, 2007, Kelly et al. 2008; Sabaz et al. 2013).
11:00-11:15 Break
11:15 - 12:00
Scientific/Research
Lisbon Room
Jan Gelech, Ph.D. Candidate, Saskatoon, SK, Elizabeth , Executive Director
Saskatchewan Association for Rehabilitation of the Brain Injured, Merrill Hills, SK
We are pleased to discuss the development and implementation of a support and learning
program for female brain injury survivors with moderate to severe impairments. We
trace the development of the women’s program, describe our implementation experiences,
and reflect on program outcomes with the aim of creating a dialogue around female
programming needs, existing service strategies, and directions for the future.
11:15 - 12:00
Ambassador Ballroom
Theresa Murphy, Montreal, QC
Theresa will share her story as the sister of a TBI survivor. Go with her on the journey of
uncertainty -the path to change and transformation from being a victim of circumstance to
refueling and living your life potential through the brain injury journey. She will help you
align wellness goals and your life purpose goals to create more peace in your life.
11:15 - 12:00
Ontario Room East
Hope Therapy in Brain Injury Rehabilitation - Arden McGregor, MA, CPsych, CBIST
and Barb Hartwick, DipTR, Huntsville, ON
We will review relevant hope therapy literature, outline a model of hope therapy, and provide
a rationale for its use in brain injury rehabilitation. Using a variety of methods including
video, demonstration, direct instruction and sensory experience, our presentation will
showcase many creative and practical hope therapy resources and strategies that participants
can immediately incorporate into their day-to-day rehabilitation efforts. Case examples,
tracked from assessment to outcome, will be presented to illustrate the use of hope therapy
in this population. We will provide handouts and a comprehensive reference list for this
evidence-based approach.
11:15 - 12:00
En françcais
Ontario Room West
12:00 - 1:15
Awards Luncheon
Ambassador Ballroom
Marie Josée Levert, Ph.D., Professeure adjointe Chercheuse Centre de recherche
interdisciplinaire en réadaptation du Montréal métropolitain (CRIR) Chercheuse Groupe
interréseaux de recherche sur l’adaptation de la famille et de son environnement (GIRAFE)
Sponsored by
Speaker
Christopher S. Simpson, MD, FRCPC, FACC, FHRS,
President of the CMA.
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1:15 - 2:15 KEYNOTE
Ambassador Room
Wednesday September 25 - pm
Linda Lowery- Oshawa, ONNo Limits: Rising Above the World of a Catastrophic Brain Injury
October 16, 2008. Linda’s son, Garrett, was 22, a student at Trent University, when their
world seemed to spin out of control. Diagnosis: Catastrophic Brain Injury. During the 48
days in ICU, and during the months and years of rehab, Linda stayed by her only child’s side,
advocating tirelessly, at times challenging the systems that threatened to envelope him and
insisting endlessly that she was a vital part of her son’s rehab and recovery. Linda describes
the determination and faith it took to not only navigate and survive a new world seemingly
defined by surgeons, ICU, insurance, lawyers and rehab but to support and inspire her son and
family to challenge the prognosis, visualize a world that could and would be and regain a new
“normal” enriched by the journey. Linda’s parallel journey, and challenge, was to move from
being the mother of a young adult being launched into the world to being an active, hands-on
caregiver of a seriously disabled child and back to being mom to a young man. She had to find
the strength to face her fears, to let him go once again and let him embrace a world of “No
Limits” where having a brain injury doesn’t define who he is or his world of possibilities.
2:15 - 2:30 Break
2:30 - 3:15
Scientific/Research
Lisbon Room
2:30 - 3:15
Ambassador Ballroom
2:30 - 3:15
Ontario Room East
3:15 - 3:30 Break
Mark Bayley MD, FRCPC, Corinne Kagan BA hons. BPS Cert., Toronto, ON
Development and Impacts of a Provincial Concussion Strategy
Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation is leading a Concussion/mTBI Strategy for Ontario, along
with a number of provincial partners and experts. The objective is to improve recognition,
diagnosis and management of concussion/mTBI. This presentation will share activities
towards improving outcomes for people who have persistent symptoms from concussion/
mTBI and improving efficiencies within Ontario based on current research
Mary-Ellen Thompson, Ph.D., Belleville, ON, Gary Scott, Frankford, ON &
Laura Dann, Consecon, ON
Traditionally, families and survivors of TBI have been told that maximum recovery occurs
in the first two years post-injury. Today, there is mounting evidence that survivors continue
to show improvements many years post-injury. In this presentation, we will share the
timeline of recovery and demonstrate the many significant gains that occur post the
two-year “plateau.”
Carole Cressaty M.Sc. (psychologist), Teresa Testa Rn, BScN ( nurse clinician
Knowledge and information sharing between Rehabilitation and Community
Personal self-efficacy(PSE) is defined as a person’s belief in his ability to do what is necessary
to attain his goal. A health information group was created to increase TBI clients’ PSE. Nine
individuals having completed their rehabilitation participated in ten weekly 90 minutes
sessions. Each session was tailored to the clients’ needs identified by a learning need
assessment. In conclusion, knowledge and information sharing through a group format seems
to promote PSE even several years post rehabilitation. This presentation will further describe
this process.
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3:30-4:30
Group Sessions- each presentation will be 20 minutes long.
Group 1: Management of Concussion/TBI - Lisbon Room
Sandhya Mylabathula, BSc Honours, MSc Candidate - Exercise Sciences, Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, University of
Toronto; and Swapna Mylabathula, BSc Honours, MD Candidate, University of Toronto, Etobicoke, ON
Overall, the ultimate goal for this Private Member’s Bill proposal is to improve prevention, awareness, management, and diagnosis for a broad
range of target populations, including sport and occupational, as well as adult and pediatric populations, in order to help all Canadians who
suffer from concussions, their families, and caregivers. This presentation will also provide an update regarding the progress of the Private
Member’s Bill proposal to date.
Emily Nalder, PhD, BOccThy (Hons), Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Rotman Research Institute Baycrest, Toronto, ON, Canada
(originally from Brisbane, Australia) Transition from hospital to home – are individual and family experiences similar between Australia
and Canada? This presentation describes the experiences of individuals with acquired brain injury (ABI) and their family caregivers during
the transition phase of leaving hospital and returning to live in the home environment. Despite the importance of the transition phase in
preventing the onset of long-term difficulties few studies have investigated the lived experiences of individuals and families which are essential
to inform service development. Findings from a research study conducted in Australia will be presented on factors influencing perceived
transition success. A question and answer style presentation will be adopted to explore how the experiences of families in the Australian
context compare to experiences in Canada.
Halina Haag- MSW, RSW, Doctoral Student, Wilfrid Laurier University, Faculty of Social Work, Kitchener, ON
University 101: Living and learning as a student with mild to moderate brain injury
With the unique insights of the researcher’s firsthand experience with ABI, this qualitative study explored the experience of university students
living with mild to moderate Acquired Brain Injury. Students from three participating Ontario universities representing a broad range of
demographics participated in individual interviews. This important study explored the experiences of an under-investigated subsection of
the ABI population, utilizing mixed methods to gain a richer understanding and address standards of academic rigour. Overall findings are
presented along with implications for service delivery and utilization, and recommendations for mABI service providers, survivors
and caregivers.
Group 2: Assessment and Treatment Resources for Concussion/TBI - Ontario Room East
Jason A. Cromer, Ph.D., New Haven, CT, USA
Cognigram is a reliable, validated system for the assessment of cognitive change over time that can aid medical providers in their management
of concussion. This simple computerized battery of tests based on a card game has four sub-tests that assess the cognitive domains of
psychomotor function, attention, learning, and working memory. Cognitive testing is recognized as one of the only methods to obtain
objective data regarding a patient’s brain health following a concussion. The target audience for this presentation includes primary care
physicians, concussion specialists, neuropsychologists, and anyone interested in concussion management, traumatic brain injury, or the
assessment of cognition and cognitive change over time.
Vincy Chan, MPH, PhD Candidate, Graduate Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Toronto & Toronto Rehabilitation
Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, ON
Functional Independence Measures after Inpatient Rehabilitation among Older Adults with Acquired Brain Injury-The highest rates of
acquired brain injury are among older adults. However, there is currently little population based information on their profiles and outcomes
from inpatient rehabilitation. This presentation examines the Functional Independence Measures (FIM) scores of older adults in inpatient
rehabilitation by type of acquired brain injury and referral destinations. This study was funded by the Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation.
Justin Chee-PhD student, MSc, HonBSc. , Toronto, ON
Effects of Traumatic Brain Injury on Locomotor Behaviour in Challenging Environments
Dual-task paradigms have been used in individuals with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) to reveal their altered locomotor behaviour in response
to physically- and attentionally-demanding environments. The overall goal of our current work is to develop new models of assessment
that increase the challenge of locomotion, and thus, provide a greater ability to evaluate the trajectory of recovery following a TBI. In this
presentation, we will discuss a protocol that was developed to evaluate how cognitive challenge and choice in walking path affect locomotor
function. Through administering a cognitive task involving visual scanning and increasing the number of choices
in walking trajectory with oncoming obstacles in the path, we hope to provide additional insight into the ability of
individuals with TBI to navigate safely in everyday life situations.
3:30-4:30
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Group 3: Physical, Social and Cognitive Rehab - Ambassador Ballroom
Shannon McGuire, PT, London, ON, Jonathon McIntosh, MPT Candidate, Harriston, ON, Quinn Mercer, MPT Candidate, Saint John’s,
NB Mike Seto, MPT Candidate, Ottawa, ON
Can a Compression Vest Improve Balance in Subjects With a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI)?: A Pilot Study
The objective of this presentation is to inform clinicians who work with mTBI patients and the general scientific community, about a potential
new treatment option that may be beneficial in recovery, through improved static and dynamic balance. Though results of the study are still
pending, this study may potentially lead to the recommendation of compression vest use to address balance deficits in mTBI in the future.
Priscilla Lam Wai Shun, OT, MSc, PhD candidate, School of Rehabilitation, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC
What does it take to go rehabilitation after an acute brain injury?
Access to rehabilitation services for persons with a brain injury with rehabilitation potential is deemed crucial for recovery. Clinicians working
in acute care are required to provide recommendations regarding their client’s rehabilitation potential despite the lack of clinical guidelines. By
providing a comparison of different actors’ (clinicians, organisations and patients) perspectives regarding key factors to consider when making
decisions regarding the rehabilitation potential of brain injured patients, we will highlight the existing challenges faced by acute care clinicians
in the current organizational context.
Diana Frasca, PhD Candidate, Department of Rehabilitation Science at the University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Alexandra Oatley, PhD
Candidate, Department of Psychology at York University, Toronto, ON
Socializing, Learning and Working after TBI: A review of the science, opportunities for intervention, and the potential of
environmental enrichment
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of disability not only in children but also in both young and older adults. Advances in physical
medicine and rehabilitation can now address many of the physical needs of TBI survivors. Nonetheless, “social brain” networks and those
involved in memory, attention, multi-tasking and problem solving are frequently impaired. This presentation will provide a comprehensive
review of the relevant scientific evidence and novel findings from Toronto Rehab’s Cognitive Neurorehabilitation Sciences Lab, and elsewhere.
The objectives of this presentation are to: 1) examine the evidence on social functioning following TBI; 2) provide a description of the
cognitive and academic challenges faced by children and adults with TBI; 3) discuss emerging social and cognitive interventions; and 4)
explain the importance of environmental enrichment and its potential impact on recovery and quality of life.
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Group 4: TBI and Adolescents - Ontario Room West
Francis Etmanski, Athlete-advocate, Dip, AS St. Lawrence College, Wellington, ON
A former athlete who has battled post-concussion syndrome to benefit other athletes alike and to help educate and advocate about the
physical, emotional and psychological effects of concussions in sport, specifically within the hockey world through personal experience as a
player and academically as a student.
Concussions are serious traumatic injuries that can end playing careers and cause permanent brain injury. Hockey players suffer numerous
injuries throughout their playing careers, but because concussions are seen as the invisible injury, they continually go unreported, untreated
and return to play guidelines are never enforced, leaving the player to suffer. Concussions within athletes alter the way the brain functions and
can result in damage or disruption of the brain cell structure and metabolism leaving an athlete to suffer post-concussion effects significantly
affecting memory, emotion, cognition, judgment, reflexes, speech, balance, coordination and sleep patterns as well as an altered level of
alertness or unconsciousness. Research has concluded that the young brain within amateur hockey players is more vulnerable and susceptible
to injury and because of this the emphasis regarding concussions in amateur hockey must be to prevent the long-term deficits of second
impact syndrome, post-concussion syndrome and the risk of pre-mature return to play for all athletes before being fully healed.
Gabriela Ilie, PhD (University of Toronto), Injury Prevention Research Office, Division of Neurosurgery, St. Michael’s Hospital, (from
Whitby, ON)
How common and how significant are Traumatic Brain Injuries among adolescents?
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a significant global health concern. However, investigations of TBI among adolescents in large representative
samples are lacking. Given that most TBIs among adolescents are preventable; this information becomes critical to the planning and evaluation
of injury prevention efforts, particularly since even minor TBI may have important adverse health consequences. In Canada, 50% of all
injuries that kill and disable children and adolescents involve TBI, 30% of which occur during sport activities. This presentation will describe
the prevalence of self-reported TBI, identify the primary mechanisms of injury, and discuss identified adverse correlates (low grades, use of
alcohol and cannabis) in a large representative sample of adolescents, grades 7 through 12, in Ontario, Canada.
Scott Bishop- Masters Student, University of Regina, (from Abbotsford, BC)
Heart Rate Variability & Cardiac Regulation: Indexing Recovery Following Concussion in Adolescent Male Athletes
This research project used a cardiac biological marker to assess recovery from sport concussion in adolescent football players (mean age
13 years). The biological marker was Heart Rate Variability (HRV), which is the measurement of time between successive heartbeats. This
measurement can be transformed into an average beat-to-beat interval, as well as frequency range. The frequency ranges can be divided into
‘low’ and ‘high’ frequencies. Low frequency (LF) activity is linked with the sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system and high
frequency (HF) activity represents the parasympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system. Analysis of HRV frequency has been used to
index recovery from brain injuries of varying severity including sports concussion. When gauging recovery from concussion, HRV frequency
must be measured in a post-exercise setting. The findings from this project support the use of HRV to index recovery from sport concussion.
Concussed participants elicited a significant decrease in post-exercise LF values compared to healthy subjects. The results suggest that HRV
may be a practical and inexpensive method to monitor recovery of frontal lobe regulation of autonomic nervous system following concussion.
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8:30 - 9:30 KEYNOTE
Ambassador Ballroom
Thursday September 26 - am
Bridgid Ruden, Coralville, IA
Bridget’s presentation as a TBI survivor is profound, miraculous and engaging. Her voice
of expression paints the terrain of every emotion that one goes through when life presents a
major shift in who you are, what you do, and how you navigate through life…. one breath at a
time. Bridgid threads the lively and interaction presentation with truth, tears and laughter….
authenticity. One walks away from her presentation marveling with awe at how strong
and amazing she is to have survived such an intense journey of healing. Perhaps we are all
touched by an angel when you hear her story.
9:30 - 10:00 Networking Nutrition Break
10:00 - 10:45
Scientific/Research
Ambassador Ballroom
10:00 - 10:45
Prevention
Lisbon Room
10:00 - 10:45
Ontario Room East
George Kazolis, BSc (Hons) (Research Assistant, University of Toronto), Toronto, ON
Lorne Tepperman, PhD (Co-Investigator, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
Preventing TBI in Vulnerable Populations: Family and Peer influences
This presentation explores the influence of family and peers on TBI suffered due to accidental
falls. Data from transcribed interviews suggest that these TBI victims belong to two distinct
types: ‘Stumblers’ or ‘Tumblers’. Unlike Stumblers, Tumblers are vulnerable to TBI because
of behaviours related to violence experienced earlier in their lives. By identifying and
educating these high-risk individuals it may be possible to reduce the prevalence of TBI in
the general population. This research was supported by the Canadian Institutes of Health
Research Strategic Team Grant in Applied Injury Research # TIR-103946, and the Ontario
Neurotrauma Foundation.
Lucie Pelland- PT, PhD, School of Rehabilitation Therapy,
Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario
The influence of parents’ values, attitudes, and beliefs on their decisions to return their
child to play following a concussion in minor hockey will be discussed. Parents’ decision
risk is influenced by attributes of competitiveness, perceived probability of success, and risk
propensity. These attitudes and values can be modified by educational programs to encourage
parents in making lower risk decisions in minor hockey. Knowledge on concussion is a key
predictor of parents’ decision risk.
Judy Gargaro, B.Sc., M.Ed., Toronto, ON, Carolyn Lemsky, PhD., C. Psych., Toronto, ON
Resources designed for family members of persons with acquired brain injury, mental illness and/
or substance use problems are need. None of the existing resources have specifically addressed
the complex needs of those individuals living with co-morbid brain injury, substance use and
mental health issues. We have developed an educational resource for families that meets this
gap. The process of how the resource has been developed and an overview of the content will be
provided. Audience members will have an opportunity to provide feedback on the content of the
resource. This interactive session is geared to family members and service providers who support
families of persons with ABI.
10:00 - 10:45
French Presentation Denis Godbout, Ph.D., Centre de réadapation Lucie-Bruneau (Montréal).
Support and Advocacy - Ontario Room West Problématiques comportementales suite aux lésions cérébrales: contribution de la
neuropsychologie clinique à l’intervention.
Dr. Denis Godbout, neuropsychologue revoie quel peut être l’apport de la neuropsychologie
clinique aux différentes phases de l’intervention comportementale : 1) évaluation des
comportements ; 2) évaluation neuropsychologique en soi ; 3) la communication des résultats
obtenus en neuropsychologie; 4) l’analyse fonctionnelle des comportements; 5) l’élaboration et la
mise en place du plan d’intervention comportementale et enfin, 6) l’évaluation de l’évolution de la
situation suite aux interventions.
10:45-11:00 Break
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11:00 - 12:00
Scientific/Research
Lisbon Room
11:00 - 12:00
Ambassador Ballroom
11:00 - 12:00
Ontario Room East
12:00 - 1:30 Lunch
Thursday September 26 - am
Tanya Packer, PhD, MSc, BSc(OT), OT Reg (NS) Professor and Director,
School of Occupational Therapy, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS
Living every day with a Neurological Condition: Results of the LINC study (The LINC
Study is a national study to learn about people living with a neurological condition and how
it impacts their everyday lives.)-The objective of this presentation is to report the results
of the LINC study, a nationwide study of adults with neurological conditions and parents
of children with neurological conditions. The LINC study included three studies: a survey
completed by almost 1000 adults and parents; monthly telephone conversations with 125 of
them and face to face interviews with another 21. Almost 120 of the participants were adults/
parents of children with brain injury. The goal of the study was to understand the everyday
lives of people with neurological conditions who strive to work, go to school, raise families,
and participate in the community. We surveyed and spoke to people about the impact of their
condition(s) on their and their families’ lives and the strategies, supports and resources they
use to self-manage life with a neurological condition and to make everyday life possible and
meaningful. This presentation will highlight key results and findings.
Mark Palmer, Santa Barbara, CA- The Family’s Journey
An unexpected outcome of the Realistic Hope Project was the extension of Realistic Hope’s,
“Anatomy of a Brain Injury,” to include the “ 10 Stages,” of a family member’s journey. The 10
stages, a result of collaboration with family members 18+ years post injury. Family members
will find that they are not alone, and will leave with a sense of hope, based on the realities of
their situation.
Brenda Turley- BA (Hons Drama) and BA (Hons Psychology) - Research Coordinator of
the Brain Injury/ Concussion Clinic at the Alberta Children’s Hospital, Calgary AB
Children’s Participation in Brain Injury Research-Recruitment into clinical trials and research
programs is a challenge, particularly among adolescents. The many facets of research targeted
to the specific biological and sociocultural needs of children are essential and often lacking.
Challenges include the unique ethical considerations (e.g. the use of incentives), societal
views of research in children as well the practical issues of “how” to recruit. Indeed, one of
the most critical phases involved in carrying out a research project is participant recruitment
that can have a major impact on the timely completion of a study and its ultimate success
(Taylor, Harden & McFarland, 2000). Special skills and abilities are needed to successfully
recruit participants from this developmental age group. A review of the ethical considerations
in paediatric brain injury research as well as a literature review of recruitment and retention
strategies in paediatric research is summarized
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1:30 - 2:30 KEYNOTE
Ambassador Ballroom
Thursday September 26 - pm
Claire Smith, Ph.D., Merrickville, ON
Who Am I Now: Research as a Step in my Healing Process
Claire will explore how researching head injury for both her M.A. and Ph.D. theses helped
her to better understand TBI so that she was able to integrate her own injury into her life. The
studies were central elements during her journey of self-discovery. The survivors who were
part of her research all dealt with their head injuries differently, since both psychologically
and physically head injuries impact everyone uniquely. Individuals must be given the
opportunity to decide how they would like to understand their TBIs, always momentous,
catastrophic, and life-altering events, within the contexts of their own lives. While she
was gathering data for both studies, Claire learned that how each survivor chooses to
acknowledge such a life-changing event should be respected and honored.
Head injury will always be part of Claire’s story, but is no longer its central and all-consuming
element. She will discuss how her research was an important step in the process of
incorporating her own head injury as only one element of the multifaceted person into which
she continues to evolve.
2:30 - 2:45 Break
2:45 - 3:30
Scientific/Research
Lisbon Room
2:45 - 3:30
Family/Survivor/Caregiver
Ambassador Ballroom
2:45 - 3:30
Ontario Room East
Angela Colantonio, PhD, OT Reg (Ont.), FACRM; CIHR Research Chair in Gender,
Work and Health,, Toronto, ON, Josian Petgrave, MDE, Maple, ON- Toronto
Rehabilitation Institute, University of Toronto- Flora Matheson PhD, St. Michael’s
Hospital, Toronto, Ont. Traumatic Brain Injury in a Canadian Prison Population
International studies have indicated that a history of traumatic brain injury (TBI) is common
in offender populations. However, there is no published data in Canada on this topic to date
and there is an overall scarcity of data on women in correctional facilities. The objective of
this presentation is to examine the proportion of men and women who report a history of
aTBI in a prison sample in Ontario, Canada, while capturing the corresponding demographic
characteristics, early adverse life experiences, criminal history, and history of drug and
alcohol use. The presentation will end with a description of a partnership grant with
Corrections Canada. Funding was received by the Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation, CIHR
and Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada.
Jean Oostrom – New Brain Living-Barrie, ON –
Where People with Brain Injuries and the People Who Carefor Them Can Find Answers
“Go home and have a normal life” is what the physician said when Jean left the hospital
after her brain injury in 1997. During 16 years of recovery she wanted someone to explain
to everyone else, what was happening in her brain. Jean is the voice for the brain injured
person, so that brain injured people and the people who care for them can design a personal
recovery path. Jean will be speaking about “The Place Where the Brain Has Had Enough” –
“The Brain Injured Rant” - “Magnification” and “Do You Miss the Person You Were Before
the Brain Injury”. Jean has graduated (post brain injury) with college diplomas in Human
Resources and Web Design and works full time in database management. Developer of New
Brain Living (www.newbrainliving.com) and Author/Self Publisher of New Brain Living
(available on www.amazon.com}
Bonnie Swaine PhD ,Professeure titulaire, École de réadaptation, Faculté de médecine,
Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Yvonne Richard, Montreal, QC
What services are needed for mental health issues (anxiety, depression) following brain injury?
This presentation is directed to persons with brain injury and their family, clinicians and health
services researchers. The presentation will create a dialogue among participants about how
to best provide services for mental health issues (anxiety, depression) following brain injury to
persons with a brain injury and their families.
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3:30 - 3:45 Break
3:45 - 4:30
Scientific/Research
Lisbon Room
3:45 - 4:30
Family/Survivor/Caregiver
Ambassador Ballroom
3:45 - 4:30
Ontario Room East
Debbie Friedman BSc pht MMgmt, Montreal, QC (presenting author),
Lisa Grilli MSc pht, Helen Kocilowicz BSc N, Isabelle Gagnon PhD phtFrom Prevention to Intervention: The Montreal Children’s Hospital Trauma Centre’s
approach to concussions in children and teens.
The management of children and adolescents who have sustained concussions also known as
mild traumatic brain injuries (MTBI) poses an interesting challenge for clinicians, parents,
coaches, and teachers. The Montreal Children’s Hospital (MCH) developed the first Pediatric
Neurotrauma Program in Quebec in 1989. The MCH Trauma mandate was expanded several
times over the years and a comprehensive, proactive, inter-professional approach to the
prevention and management of concussions has been developed, implemented and modified
in keeping with the most recent evidence and based on clinical expertise. This presentation
will introduce this innovative model of concussion prevention and management. Five main
components comprise the model: 1) an accessible and user-friendly website where prevention
and management information is available; 2) outreach prevention activities with partners in
schools, community organizations and sports teams; 3) the Concussion KIT, an educational
initiative to increase the awareness of parents, athletes, coaches and sporting associations with
respect to preventing, recognizing and managing concussions in sports 4) a comprehensive
Emergency Department management algorithm with appropriate referrals to neurotrauma
specialists if necessary; and 5) a concussion/return to sports clinic where pediatric athletes
and children who are slow to recover are provided with individualized management.
Ben Sloetjes & Anita Sloetjes Dejonge, Lincoln, ON and
Dianne Henderson- R.N., B.A. Psych., M.Ed.,Medical-Legal Consultant,Welland. ON
Compassion Fatigue: Understanding the Cost of Caring
The cost of caring can have a profound impact on one’s wellbeing. Continuing to give care
without sustaining oneself can have a direct impact on the quality of care that one is able
to provide. Self-care is now widely acknowledged to generate great rewards – the healthier
the caregiver, the better the quality of care. Anyone can face the impact of compassion
fatigue or vicarious trauma whether you are a first responder, a witness to a traffic event or
someone who is a long term caregiver. As a caregiver to her severely brain injured son for 10
years, Anita has learned that there are some factors that are unique to the brain injury field
and the provision of care to a vulnerable adult. With the assistance of Dianne Henderson,
Medical Consultant, we will explore the unique notion of compassion fatigue for caregivers
as it relates to brain injury and share with you strategies that will sustain self-care and assist
in providing health compassionate care to those whom we serve. In the face of compassion
fatigue following a traumatic event, Benjamin and Anita will share their story of HOPE from
tragedy to triumph.
Lyn Williams Keeler, M.A. University of Waterloo (Psychohistory), B.C.E.T.S. Diplomate,
Traumatic Stress, Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress, (American Academy
of Experts in Traumatic Stress), designated Fellow of AAETS , Certified Clinical
Traumatologist
Session information on next page.
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3:45 - 4:30
Ontario Room East
4:30 - 5:30
Ambassador Ballroom
Lyn Williams Keeler, M.A. University of Waterloo (Psychohistory), B.C.E.T.S. Diplomate,
Traumatic Stress, Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress, (American Academy
of Experts in Traumatic Stress), designated Fellow of AAETS , Certified Clinical
Traumatologist
Working with mTBI and PTSD- For the twenty years that I have been working with populations
who have experienced war, criminal assault, various forms of childhood abuse or who have
been fighting fires, crime, or providing care in terms of emergency services, the issue of mTBI
has only recently become an issue to consider. There appears to be a non-therapeutic alliance
between a brain injury and the symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). It appears
that neurologically, they both impact the same areas of the brain. As a clinician, I have had to
integrate the possibility of an mTBI in my assessments for traumatic events and their likelihood
of causing PTSD, as well as in terms of adjusting treatment expectations for both clinician and
client. In my field of psychotraumatology, it has been well-known for decades that the “body
keeps the score” and perhaps, this is no more evident than in co-occurring mTBI and PTSD. It is
the intention of this workshop to illustrate these clinical concerns with case studies.
“Ask an Expert Round Table Discussion:
Carolina Bottari, PhD, Assistant professor in Occupational Therapy at Université
de Montréal and principal investigator of the Community Reintegration Research Team
sponsored by the Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation and the Quebec Rehabilitation
Research Network
Isabelle Gagnon, PhD, Assistant professor in Physiotherapy at McGill University and
principal investigator of the ONF/REPAR Team sponsored by the Ontario Neurotrauma
Foundation and the Quebec Rehabilitation Research Network
Harry Zarins, Executive Director, Brain Injury Association of Canada
Bonnie Swaine, PhD. Professor in Physiotherapy at Université de Montréal and principal
investigator of the Head Injury Partnership Endeavour (HIPE) team sponsored by the
Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation and the Quebec Rehabilitation Research Network
Round Table Discussion between researchers, health care professionals, disability advocacy
groups, community organizations, individuals with a brain injury and their families. The general
goal will be to initiate a meaningful dialogue between multiple stakeholders
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8:30-9:15
Scientific/Research
Ambassador Ballroom
8:30-9:15
Lisbon Room
8:30-9:15
Ontario Room East
Friday September 27 - am
Celina Rayonne Chavannes, Whitby, ON- MBA, Director, Research Initiatives,
Neurological Health Charities Canada-Lessons Learned from the National Population
Health Study of Neurological Conditions: Opportunities for the Brain Injury Community
The National Population Health Study of Neurological Conditions (the Study) is a four-year Study
(2009-2013) that will provide data on the scope, risk, health service utilization and impact of
neurological conditions. This presentation will provide an update on some of the key priorities,
findings and lessons learned from the Study as it related to the brain injury community.
Andrew Modray, BA, MA, Ottawa, ON
The Unavoidable Lows and Amazing Highs of a Catastrophically Brain Injured Man
Picture a man at 23 years of age in his fourth year of undergraduate studies, planning to go to
graduate school, finally dating the girl of his dreams, attending a concert and waking up and
seeing snow on the ground and finding himself strapped to a wheelchair in a building he can
only recognize as not his home. This was where Andrew was in November of 1995, not knowing
exactly where he was but recognizing the sights and smells of a hospital-like area but eventually
thinking that he was on an alien spaceship. This is the beginning of an extraordinary story of
his recovery, his return to education his progression into adulthood, which eventually lead to a
‘normal’ life.
Sumeet Shergill, MSc Applied Behavior Analysis, University of Wales, Bangor, BSc
Hons) Psychology, University of Toronto, Paitra Surerus, B.A. (Hons) York University,
M.A., Medaille College, C.C.C., Toronto
An Integrative Approach of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Applied Behavioural
Analysis as a Treatment Model for Health Professionals working in the field of ABI
This presentation will examine how two seemingly different procedures, Applied Behaviour
Analysis (ABA) and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) can be combined into an integrative
intervention approach. Specifically, this presentation will address ways applied behaviour
analysis can be used to enhance compensatory skills required for coping with an acquired
brain injury while using CBT components. For instance, interventions apply ABA principles
of antecedents (triggers and reminders) and consequences (feedback and reinforcements) on
behavioural routines while simultaneously using CBT interventions (cognitive restructuring)
to address emotional difficulties. It is suggested that a combination of CBT and ABA
techniques would provide a comprehensive approach for treatment to ABI consumers and
their family members.
9:15- 9:45 Nutrition and Networking Break
9:45-10:45 KEYNOTE
Ambassador Ballroom
Shawn O’Sullivan, George Barrie, President (shawnsays.org), Steven Paquet, Manager,
Scott Granville, Producer Belleville, ON. Protect Yourself. Protect Your Future
Shawn O’Sullivan is a former Olympic boxer, champion and true Canadian icon. Shawn
is the most decorated amateur in Canadian boxing history, capturing two World Amateur
Championships, and an Olympic Silver Medal. Shawn was also very well known for his ‘boy
next door’ charm and his intelligent, articulate and well thought out quips. Retiring from his
sport came with many challenges for Shawn. As an avid sports fan and world-class athlete,
Shawn was troubled with the frequency of serious concussions in sports like hockey and
football. He was also feeling the effects of the sport he participated in
for so many years. After experiencing memory loss, slurring of the
speech and other difficulties Shawn sought medical help. He soon
found out that serious head injuries never heal. He wanted to use his
notoriety and passion to help young kids and other athletes stay safe
while playing the sports we all love.
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Scientific/Research
Lisbon Room
10:45-11:30
Ambassador Ballroom
10:45-11:30
Prevention
Ontario Room East
11:30-12:15
KEYNOTE
Ambassador Ballroom
11:30-12:15
Ambassador Ballroom
Friday September 27 - am
Angela Colantonio, PhD, OT.Reg Ont., Tammy Belben, B.Sc., Meghan Scherer, B.A,
co-authors M. Kita, PhD. L. Mansfield, PhD, T. Mollayeva M.D., PhD
©.University of Toronto and the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, Ontario
Occupational Brain Injury: How does it happen and what can we do about it?
Traumatic brain injury occurring at the workplace (wrTBI) is a leading cause of death and serious
injury. This presentation will begin with an introduction to wrTBI in the Canadian setting. This
includes information about the major causes of injury and types of occupational sectors that
are affected by sex. We will also present information about the factors associated with return to
work and the role of workplace accommodations after an injury for persons with brain injury.
This presentation will also include evidence concerning sleep dysfunction post-wrTBI, where
prevalence is reported to be up to 80 percent and clinical conditions associated with poor sleep.
The implications for providing support to injured workers with brain injuries to facilitate return
to work will be discussed from a sex and gender perspective. We acknowledge funding from
CIHR and the Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation.
Andrew McCallum, Toronto, ON. “Wait, what happened?”
A Traumatic Brain Injury is an “interesting” experience. There are quotes around the word
“interesting” because there are many different synonyms and antonyms that people put in its
place. This will be a discussion on my experiences from a personal impact, return to work and
interaction with friends and family.
Carol Dematteo- Associate Professor, School of Rehabilitation Science, Investigator
CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research, McMaster University,
Kathy Stayzk, OT Reg. (Ont), Knowledge Broker, Education is the Key to Protecting
Children’s Brains, CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research, McMaster
University. Evidence Based Guidelines for Return to Activity and Return to School after
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Children and Adolescents
This presentation will provide and review new evidence based guidelines for return to activity and
return to school for youth after mild traumatic brain injury/concussion. The intended audience
is broad and includes parents, family physicians, and Health Care providers in Emergency
departments and in Rehabilitation programs as well as teachers.
Robin Green PhD, CPsych, Canada Research Chair (II) & Senior Scientist, Toronto
Rehab, Associate Professor, Dep’t of Psychiatry, Neurosciences; University of Toronto
Re-conceptualizing moderate-severe traumatic brain injury as a chronic disease process
There is growing data that traumatic brain injury is not a discrete event followed by recovery
and then a stable course thereafter. Contrary to prevailing assumptions, serious brain injuries are
accompanied by a host of chronic changes to the brain and behavior, some of which can worsen
over time. The current presentation will present literature and data that address these chronic
findings. It will also discuss intervention research to offset some of the deleterious longer term
consequences.
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Poster Presentations Summaries
1. Cognigram – Monitoring Change in Cognitive
Function Following Concussion
Jason A. Cromer, Ph.D.1,* & Paul Maruff, Ph.D.1,2
1 – CogState, Ltd., New Haven, CT, USA
2 – University of Melbourne, VIC, Australia
8. Education is the Key to Protecting Children’s Brains
Carol DeMatteo, MSc. OT, Principle Investigator; Kathy
Stazyk, OT Reg. (Ont), Knowledge Broker;
Cheryl Missiuna, PhD. OT, Dr. Sheila Singh, Dr. Charles
Malcolmson, Dr. Robert Hollenberg, Dr. Ben Beronia &
Dr. Lucy Giglia, Co- Investigators
2. Compression vest in individuals with an mTBI
Authors: Shannon McGuire, PT, Dave Humphreys, PT,
Adam Bailey, MPT Candidate, Jonathon McIntosh, MPT
Candidate, Quinn Mercer, MPT Candidate and Mike Seto,
MPT Candidate.
Presenters- Shannon McGuire, PT, Jonathon McIntosh, MPT
Candidate, Quinn Mercer, MPT Candidate and Mike Seto,
MPT Candidate.
9. “Effects of Traumatic Brain Injury on Locomotor
Behaviour in Challenging Environments”
Authors: Justin Chee, Sanjay Prajapati, Karl Zabjek
3. Determining the prevalence of brain injury in patients
with traumatic spinal cord injury.
Presenter: Bhanu Sharma
Co-authors: Cheryl Bradbury, Jasmin Corbie,
Cathleen Craven, David Mikulis, Robin Green.
4. University 101: Living and learning as a student with
mild to moderate brain injury
Halina Lin Haag, MSW, RSW
11. Long-term health service outcomes among women
with traumatic brain injury
Gurjit K. Toor1, Jocelyn Harris3, Michael Escobar1, Karen
Yoshida1, Diana Velikonja3, Sandro Rizoli4, Michael
Cusimano5, Nora Cullen1, 2, 6, and Angela Colantonio1, 2
1
University of Toronto, 2Toronto Rehabilitation InstituteUHN, 3McMaster University, 4Sunnybrook Health Sciences
Centre,
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St. Michael’s Hospital, 6West Park Healthcare Centre
5. Health professionals’ perspectives:
Realities of a linked model of pediatric to adult
rehabilitation transitional care
Hamdani, Y1; Proulx, M2; Kingsnorth, S2,3; Lindsay, S2;
Maxwell, J3,4; Colantonio, A4; Macarthur, C5; & Bayley, M4
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Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto;
2
Bloorview Research Institute; 3Holland Bloorview Kids
Rehabilitation Hospital; 4Toronto Rehabilitation Institute –
University Health Network; 5Hospital for Sick Children
12. Learning and Innovation Collaborative Stewardship
aligned to Improvement Science Propositions for
Health Transformation
Author(s): R.J. Riopelle, Jane Hsieh, Westley ReinhartMacmillan,
Kent Bassett-Spiers, and Members of the Spinal Cord Injury
Knowledge Mobilization Network
Presenter: R.J.Riopelle, MD, FRCPC, FCAHS, Chief Science
Officer, Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation
6. Diagnosis and clinical management of persons with
post-concussion syndrome and persisting symptoms
following mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI)
Jamie MacDougall, Shawn Marshall, Dorothyann Curran
13. Therapeutic Benefits of a Multi-Program Drop In
Centre for Adults Living with Acquired Brain Injury:
Outcomes of Client Generated Programming
Deborah Dee, BMT, FAMI Powell River Brain Injury Society,
British Columbia, Canada
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rehab and more about coaching.
We guide, rather than lead our residents to live meaningful
lives and recreate their lives. We encourage the participation
of family and friends and it is with their input and
suggestions which establishes the direction in which
CONNECT guides the resident.
10. J. Paige MacDougall (PhD)
I suffered a severe Traumatic Brain Injury in 1990, when I
was seventeen years old. My poster will tell my story, which
begins in Paris, France where I was in a car accident which
left me in a deep coma for seven days.
14. Brain Injury and return to function:
An Interactive Display
presented by the ONF-REPAR Integrated Function Team.
Authors: Emily Nadler, Deirdre Dawson, Justin Chee, Karl
Zabjek, Isabelle Gagnon, Michelle Keightley.
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Speaker Biographies
AAlexandra Oatley
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Alexandra
Oatley is a PhD Candidate in the Department of Psychology at York
UUniversity. She is a member of the Cognitive Neurorehabilitation Sciences Lab
aat Toronto Rehab – UHN, and is currently completing her dissertation under the
ssupervision of Dr. Robin Green. Her doctoral research examines the ability to read
fafacial emotions following traumatic brain injury (TBI) and its relationship to both
ccognitive functioning and community integration. Social isolation is one of the
most commonly reported concerns after brain injury. The goal of her research
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is to contribute to future treatment development. Alexandra is training to be a
cclinical researcher and neuropsychologist. She has completed clinical practica at
tthe Hospital for Sick Children and the Simcoe County District School Board.
Andrew McCallum
Andrew McCallum is a musician, hobby photographer and electronic music
DJ with interests in art and technology. While he uses the alias “Mental Floss”
for music and creative endeavours, this moniker was chosen years before his
Traumatic Brain Injury in 2008. He’s mostly worked in the computer field having
contributed to starting companies and taking care of systems and their user
base, all in varied capacities. There have also been some side projects of music
production and “sonification” of different computer environments.
Andrew Modray
Andrew Modray is originally from Kitchener-Waterloo where he was involved in
a motor vehicle accident in October of 1995.
In the telling of his story Andrew will share what he has learned as he dealt
with his injury and the conclusions he has drawn, and how he feels he can
assist those who have suffered similar injuries. He proudly shares that he is a
TBI survivor.
Now married he lives with his wife and three daughters currently in Ottawa
(Orleans), Ontario.
Dr. Angela Colantonio
Dr. Angela Colantonio is a CIHR Research Chair in Gender, Work and Health and
is a Senior Research Scientist at Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University
Health Network. She is also a Professor at the University of Toronto and the
Principal Investigator of the Acquired Brain Injury Research Lab. Dr. Colantonio
has studied the epidemiology of acquired brain injury, dementia, and stroke. Her
current focus is on acquired brain injury, with a focus on sex and gender issues.
She has a PhD in Epidemiology and Public Health from Yale University, a MSc in
Community Health and a BSc in Occupational Therapy, both from the University
of Toronto.
Anita and Ben Sloetjes
On September 19, 2002, Benjamin Sloetjes suffered a catastrophic brain injury
after his car he was working on fell on him. His brain was without oxygen for
20 minutes. Benjamin and his mom Anita live in an accessible home in
Beamsville, Ont. Benjamin received 4 years of intense therapy that focused on
walking,speech,cognitive and fine motor skills.
Now, as a Canadian artist, Benjamin’s emotive acrylic paintings encompass
all of these therapies. Benjamin and Anita are enjoying the journey and have
dreams for their future.
AArden McGregor, MA, CPsychAssoc, CBIST
A native of Toronto, Arden received her Bachelor of Arts degree (Specialized
HHonours in Psychology) from York University where she received scholarships and
aachievement awards. Following receipt of her Master of Arts in Psychology from
the University of Toronto, Arden moved to London in 1991 to begin her career in
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rerehabilitation with a focus on brain injury. Following a progressively responsible
ccareer in various capacities in the local hospital system, primarily in brain injury,
AArden worked for a while in the private sector before launching Brainworks in
AAugust 2003, where she continues to hold the position of Executive Director.
CCurrently, she works from Brainworks’ Muskoka office, where she offers
psychological assessment and treatment for clients with brain injuries and other serious injuries. Arden is a member of
the College of Psychologists and a Certified Brain Injury Specialist and Trainer. She has given countless presentations to
professionals, clients and family groups, in brain injury, rehabilitation and neurobehavioural intervention. She maintains
memberships in over half a dozen professional associations and was a founding partner of Camp Dawn.
AAshley Brosda, Bed
A is a Service Coordinator at Brain Care Centre and co-developer of BCC’s
Ashley
CConcussion Program. She completed her Bachelor of Education at the University
oof Alberta in 2011 and the Special Needs Educational Assistant Prior to that.
AAshley has worked in the field of disability for thirteen years through The Robin
HHood Association and the Getting Ready for Inclusion Today program in various
roroles. Ashley also participated in research at the University of Alberta coddeveloping the abstract “Pre- and Peri-natal outcomes for children with learning
ddisabilities”. Her interest remains in the area of individuals with mild brain
ininjuries and subtle cognitive deficits that affect daily functioning.
Barb Hartwick, Dip TR
Barb earned her Therapeutic Recreation Diploma from Mount Royal College
in 1980 and she has had a varied career in recreation, rehabilitation, business
ownership and design. She has been with Brainworks’ Muskoka team since
2008, holding the positions of rehabilitation therapist and therapy designer.
She has a special talent for incorporating skills like art, drama, sewing, and
photography into therapy sessions with clients, creating avenues for meaningful
activity, self-expression and accomplishment. She has been instrumental in
designing therapeutic materials and managing therapeutic development
projects, in addition to providing rehabilitation therapy to individuals with brain
injury and chronic pain.
BBonnie Swaine, PT (Physical Therapist), PhD
B
Bonnie
is co-scientific director of the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research
in Rehabilitation of Greater Montreal (CRIR) and professor at the School of
rerehabilitation (SR), Université de Montréal. From 2004-2012, she held junior
aand senior investigator awards from the Fonds de recherche Québécois en santé
(F(FRQS). Since 2007 she is the co-PI of a Québec-Ontario team (Head Injury
PPartnership Endeavour – HIPE – funded through a partnership grant with
the Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation and the Quebec rehabilitation research
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nnetwork - REPAR) conducting collaborative research on ways to optimize rehab
services for persons with a head injury.
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Her research interests concern the improvem
improvement of rehab care systems, notably for persons with neurological diseases,
suicide risk following head injury and tool development to measure the perception of quality of care of persons with a head
injury. She has led many studies on the organization of rehab care, in close collaboration with medical and paramedical
decision-makers in Québec and Ontario and representatives of the Québec Ministry of Health & Social Services, the majority
of which employed a participatory approach.
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Speaker Biographies
Brenda Turley
Brenda Turley, holding degrees in Drama (Creative) and Psychology, currently
works as a research coordinator at the Alberta Children’s hospital in the
Paediatric Neurology department. In this role under the supervision of Dr.
Karen Barlow, Paediatric Neurologist, Brenda is able to combine and expand
her interests in Traumatic Brain Injury and working with children and their
families. Previous roles, including recruitment, interviewing and data collection
of participants for a government agency, Public Relations and accounting for
small businesses have helped contribute skills she is able to utilise in her current
position. Keeping participant families engaged in research studies is a challenge
Brenda looks forward to meeting.
BBridgid M. Ruden, ARNP
B
Bridgid
is a nurse and an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP). In May
oof 2008, she experienced traumatic brain injury following a bicycle accident.
SShe re-learned how to walk, speak, read, write and re-learn basic life skills and
ssurvived several near death experiences subsequent to the brain trauma. She
ccontinues to be challenged by her disabilities which include: reading, spelling,
wwriting, aphasia, epilepsy, post-traumatic stress disorder, vertigo, balance
isissues and memory loss. Due to these disabilities, she frustratingly let go of her
meaningful career as an ARNP. Bridgid has created a large part of her healing
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jojourney through restoring and re-defining herself and is now focusing her
eenergy on sharing her story. Her story of survival, success and challenges through
continuous recovery, has provided inspiration to health care professionals, brain injury survivors, their advocates and the
general public. She has appeared on TV, radio and has been published in articles and books. Her story brings hope to those
afflicted with traumatic brain injury and perspective to healthcare professionals working in the field.
CCarol DeMatteo
C DeMatteo graduated form University of Toronto in Physio and Occupational
Carol
TTherapy. She completed her MSc at McMaster University in Design, Measurement
aand Evaluation. Carol has been with the School of Rehabilitation Science,
MMcMaster University since 1989 where she is an Associate Professor. She is also
aan Investigator with CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research. She
wworks clinically coordinating the Acquired Brain Injury Follow-up Clinic and
OObstetrical Brachial Plexus Clinic at McMaster Children’s Hospital in Hamilton
OOntario. Areas of research include pediatric rehabilitation and neurotrama in
cchildren specifically acquired brain injury/concussion and obstetrical brachial
pplexus injury.
CCarole Cressaty
C Cressaty has been working at the Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital for 22
Carole
yyears .She works as a clinical psychologist on the trauma program with the
trtraumatic brain injury with the moderate /sever TBI population .She also has
bbeen involved in several research projects pertaining to the TBI clientel and sleep
rerelated issues , as well as health teaching groups.
SShe is a clinical member of CRIR (centre de recherche interdisciplinaire en
rereadaptation du montreal metropolitain).
DDr. Carolina Bottari
D Bottari is a Junior Research Scientist at the Centre for Interdisciplinary
Dr.
RResearch in Rehabilitation of Montreal. She is also Assistant Professor at
the School of Rehabilitation, University of Montreal. Dr. Bottari has studied
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the repercussions of cognitive deficits, particularly executive functions, on
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inindependence in everyday activities in individuals with a traumatic brain injury
fofor over 15 years. Her current focus in on the link between evaluation results
oon tests such as the IADL Profile, that aims to identify the underlying causes
oof impaired everyday functioning, and targeted intervention strategies in real
wworld environments. She has a M.Sc., and a PhD in Rehabilitation from the
UUniversity of Montreal and an undergraduate degree in Occupational Therapy
postdoctoral fellowship sponsored by the Canadian Institutes of Health
ffrom MMcGill
Gill University.
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Research at the Montreal Neurological Hospital, McGill University. She has published and presented frequently.
CCarolyn Biron, B.Sc
C
Carolyn
is the Manager of Service Coordination, Education and Research at the
BBrain Care Centre in Edmonton, Alberta. Carolyn received her Bachelor of Science
DDegree in Psychology from the University of Alberta in 2004 and has worked
in the fields of brain injury and developmental disability for the past 10 years.
In her role at Brain Care Centre, Carolyn has developped numerous education
pprograms directed toward educating the greater community about the effects
oof brain injury on individuals and families affected. More recently, Carolyn
hhas collaborated with numerous concussion research experts to develop and
implement programming to serve the population affected by mild traumatic
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bbrain injury.
DDr. Carolyn Lemsky
D Carolyn Lemsky is a neuropsychologist with over 20 years of experience
Dr.
wworking in rehabilitation settings in the U.S. and Canada. For the past 15 years
sshe has been the Clinical Director at Community Head Injury Resource Services of
TToronto—an Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care funded agency designed to
ppromote community re-integration of persons living with the effects of acquired
bbrain injury. CHIRS is also home to an active clinical research program related
to co-morbid mental health and problematic substance use. Dr. Lemsky has
ccontributed book chapters and juried articles to the brain injury rehabilitation
liliterature and is a frequently invited speaker at conferences and workshops in
Canada and the US
US. For the past six years sh
she has been the director of the Substance Use and Brain Injury Bridging Project
a partnership with the Centre for Addictions and Mental Health and CHIRS. In that role she has provided leadership on the
SUBI Research to Practice Network, and for the past year the mental health and brain injury partnership with Reconnect
-- projects funded by the Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation.
CCelina R. Chavannes
C R. Chavannes has a BSc from the University of Toronto, and an MBA
Celina
ffrom the University of Phoenix. As a consultant she is currently the Director of
RResearch Initiatives with Neurological Health Charities Canada (NHCC) and is the
PProject Manager and Co-Chair of Canada’s first ever National Population Health
SStudy of Neurological Conditions.
C Celina is the owner of an award winning research consulting firm, a member of
tthe Governing Council of the University of Toronto. She is the 2007 Black Business
aand Professional Association’s Harry Jerome Young Entrepreneur Award recipient,
aand the 2012 Toronto Board of Trade Entrepreneur of the Year award recipient.
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CChristopher S. Simpson, MD, FRCPC, FACC, FHRS
P
President
of the CMA. He was born in Moncton in 1967 and raised in Nackawic, a
ssmall pulp mill town of 1,000 people in western New Brunswick.Outside
medicine, Dr. Simpson is an active supporter of the Cantabile Choirs of Kingston
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aand the University Hospitals Kingston Foundation, and he recently served as
cchair of the Kingston Blue Marlins Swim Team board of directors. The proud
fafather of three daughters and a son, he immensely enjoys watching and cheering
their musical and athletic pursuits.
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CClaire Smith
C Smith was a member of the Canadian Equestrian Team at competitions
Claire
tthat included the 1994 World Championships and the 1996 Olympic Games. Also
a Team member at the 1997 European Championships, she fell and sustained
a severe Traumatic Brain Injury. Claire went back to university in 2000 and
ccompleted her MA in 2004, followed by a PhD in 2010. Both qualitative studies
wwere auto-ethnographies of brain injury: in each she was the researcher as well
aas a participant. This enabled her to share her thoughts about her own recovery
aand recount her own personal story of healing while at the same time exploring
tthe stories of others.
DDr Denis Godbout, Ph.D.
D Denis Godbout holds a doctorate in Psychology (UQAM, 1995), with
Dr
sspecialization in neuropsychology. From 1989 to 2001, he works in a hospital
(Hôpital Charles-Lemoyne) where he develops a keen interest in behavioural
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pproblems after acquired brain injuries and in the neurodegenerative processes.
BBetween 2001 and 2006, he joins a team of intervention specialists devoted to
CChallenging Behaviour (called PREM-TGC) where he becomes a clinical services
ccoordinator. Between 2006 and 2010, he acts as clinical coordinator for the
teteam specializing in Challenging Behaviour at the Lucie-Bruneau Rehabilitation
CCenter (CRLB) in Montréal. Since 2010, he has been lending his expertise at
CRLB to several teams specializing in multip
multiples services provided to survivors in need of rehabilitation. He is also a private
practitioner in clinical psychology and neuropsychology.
DDiana Frasca
D Frasca is a PhD Candidate in the Department of Rehabilitation Science at
Diana
tthe University of Toronto. She is a member of the Cognitive Neurorehabilitation
SSciences Lab at Toronto Rehab - UHN and is currently supervised by Drs. Robin
GGreen and Bradford McFadyen. Her doctoral work examines community
inintegration after acquired brain injury and social multi-tasking, specifically, the
aability to maintain balance and perceive emotion in faces.
CCorinne Kagan
C
Corinne
Kagan is the Senior Program Director with the Ontario Neurotrauma
FFoundation (ONF) where she directs the ABI Program. As the Program
DDirector, Corinne develops research, knowledge and implementation
aactivities; oversees projects that translate research into practice and policy
impacts; builds relationships; and manages partnerships and collaborations
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in Ontario, across Canada and internationally. Corinne works with many types
oof stakeholders, including funders, clinical professionals, service providers, ABI
ssurvivors, researchers, academics, policy-and decision makers and association
rerepresentatives.
Director, sh
she managed the funding activities of all ONF’s programs. She has devoted 15
Prior to being a focused Program Director
years to ONF and has been an instrumental force in helping the organization become what it is today.
Prior to that, Corinne worked in program management and development, human resources, and merchandising capacities
at public and private corporations including the Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse, Loblaw Companies, and Consumer’s
Gas. She has an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Law and Society and one in French Literature from York University, as well as a
Business and Professional Studies Certificate in Strategic Leadership from University of Toronto.
She currently sits on the Board of Directors of the Anne Johnston Health Station in Toronto, and Chairs their Strategic
Planning and Quality Committee. Corinne has held many other Board and Committee positions over the years in health
and disability service organizations.
DDebbie Friedman BSc. pht. M. Mgmt.
D
Director
Trauma
DDirector Canadian Hospitals Injury Reporting and Prevention Program
AAssistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine,
MMcGill University
TThe Montreal Children’s Hospital McGill University Health Centre
DDianne Henderson
D
Dianne
Henderson received her nurses training at the Mack School of Nursing.
SShe attended Brock University for her Bachelor Arts in Psychology and her
MMasters of Education. Experience in a wide variety of clinical and nursing
settings gives Dianne a rich knowledge base that allows her an understanding
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oof the severity of the injuries that clients face. Her role as the Executive Director
oof the Brain Injury Association of Niagara gave her the advocacy skills that are
rerequired as a Medical Consultant to Gluckstein Personal Injury Lawyers. Among
hher various commitments, Dianne was a Member of the Board to Headway
HHomes. With many achievements throughout her career, Dianne has been
honoured with the Professional of theYear
the Year AAward from the Ontario Brain Injury Association (OBIA) for her outstanding
contributions to improving the lives of those living the effects of acquired brain injury. EElizabeth A. Hummel
E
Elizabeth
is the Executive Director for the Saskatchewan Association for the
RRehabilitation of the Brain Injured (SARBI). Along with the regular activities of
bbeing an Executive Director, Elizabeth has a passion for program development
aand front-line service. She believes that to work in brain injury, one must
eexperience front-line work to understand the issues.
EElizabeth has a B.A. in fine arts (photography) from the University of
SSaskatchewan and 20 years experience in non-profit management in the
ddisability sector and the cultural sector. She lives with her husband and daughter
in Merrill Hills, Saskatchewan.
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EElizabeth Skirving
E
Elizabeth
Skirving is a Speech-Language Pathologist with over 20 years of
eexperience in the area of acquired brain injury rehabilitation. Her clinical practice
aat St. Joseph’s Parkwood Hospital has included the Brain Injury Outreach and
TThird Party programs, outpatient rehabilitation services for clients with postcconcussion syndrome and mild brain injury, as well the provision of consultative
sservices at the NeuroBehavioural Rehabilitation Centre.
EElizabeth has had the opportunity to work in private practice with clients who
hhave been injured in motor vehicle collisions on contract with Cognitive and
CCommunication Services, Inc., in London, Ontario. Her pediatric brain injury
employment with the Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury Community Outreach Program,
experience was developed during her emplo
where she provided speech-language pathology and school liaison services for children and adolescent with brain injuries.
She is a guest lecturer at Western University in the Faculty of Communication Sciences and Disorders, where she teaches the
Pediatric Brain Injury component of a graduate level Special Topics course.
In addition to her Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology, Elizabeth has completed a Master of Education
degree in Educational Psychology and Special Education. Elizabeth has had the opportunity to present at local and
international conferences. Her publications include her thesis on social communication in adults with acquired brain injury,
and a resource guide for instructors working with students with learning disabilities through the Millennium project at
Fanshawe College.
Dr Emily Nalder PhD, BOccThy (Hons)
Dr Nalder is a postdoctoral research fellow working in the lab of Dr Deirdre
Dawson at the Rotman Research Institute at Baycrest. She received her PhD
in Rehabilitation Therapies from The University of Queensland in Australia in
2012, and completed a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy with honours class
one at The University of Queensland in 2007. While completing her doctoral
studies she gained clinical experience in acute hospital and community based
rehabilitation settings working with individuals with acquired brain injury and
spinal cord injury. Her research interests include examining the experiences
and support needs of individuals with acquired brain injury and their family
members during the transition from hospital to home, and in determining the
specific elements of interventions which maximize community integration and
quality of life. Recent work has included a longitudinal study of outcomes for
individuals with TBI in the transition phase and a qualitative study examining
the active ingredients in a novel cognitive intervention for managing executive
dysfunction following acquired brain injury.
Flora Matheson
Flora Matheson is a medical sociologist who is working to improve women’s
health, mental health and treatment for addiction – particularly among
vulnerable groups. She uses a gender-lens to expose inequities in health
in vulnerable and marginalized populations. Her research has linked
neighbourhood stress with obesity, hypertension, and youth smoking for
women and with heavier alcohol consumption among men. She has a special
interest in addressing problem gambling and illicit drug use among men and
women in Toronto, and improving the correctional system to ensure offenders
have access to treatment for mental illness and drug and alcohol addiction.
Mr. Francis MB Etmanski
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R competitive athlete, Mentor, Athlete-advocate and educator, Dean’s List
Retired
ggraduate of St. Lawrence College. I am a proud Canadian, who embraces all that
aadds variety into life. I am a global citizen and carry myself as a polite, pleasant
aand modest individu al, who takes pride in myself, my family, my academics and
mmy athletics. I am a natural-born leader, conservative in my views and make my
vvoice heard while inspiring others. I began my educational journey in a BSc. in
KKinesiology at York University and through numerous challenges along the way,
fofound myself pursuing my passion for the health sciences and completing an
AArtsSci diploma with Dean’s List academic merit honours from St. Lawrence College.
Impossible is nothing to me.
me On the pitch and at the rink, I am in my zone, in my element and I have learned that as you go
through life, you pick and choose your own battles and roll with the punches. As an athlete, I have placed the responsibility on
myself to share my experience battling concussions and strongly believe that we as athletes are the only ones who truly know
how it feels and what our bodies are telling us mentally, physically and emotionally. In a fraction of a second life can change.
My name is Francis Etmanski, 25 and it did for me. A last minute rush down the ice, a challenging save at the top of my 18-yard
box, to finding myself striving to remember who I am, where I was and what had just happened. Growing up I was an athlete,
I played everything from competitive soccer to hockey and everything in-between. I took to the ice playing a physical, gritty,
bump and grind style of hockey that was always in your face up and down the left-wing. On the pitch I stood between the pipes,
challenging aggressively, controlling my box. Whatever the sport, I always gave 110% full of heart and determination, always
putting my body and mind on the line. My life was my athletics. It eventually got to the point where a life of battling concussions
eventually took its toll psychologically, emotionally and academically. I am hoping that by telling my story and talking about my
struggles I can benefit other athletes like myself and make an impact while contributing to help educate and advocate for other
athletes who might go through the same emo
emotional and psychological situations as me.
GGary Scott
G Scott is a survivor of a severe brain injury who has spent the past 12 years
Gary
reredefining his life. Gary had a full life with a loving wife and two daughters.
HHe started in a company as a machinist at 19 years of age and worked his way
tto plant supervisor. He lovingly restored his century home and drive shed. As
wwell, he restored much furniture and was known to his friends as Mr. Fix-it. His
lilife changed dramatically after a crash on the 401 on a sunny July morning in
22001. Today he continues to learn to live life to its fullest. In spite of significant
aaphasia, he continues to enjoy meeting people and sharing his suggestions for
ccontinued rehab to help others. As well, he continues to collect coffee grinders
as a hobby
hobby,y restores antique
q furniture and hhelps his neighbours with their hobby farms.
GGeorge Barrie
G
George,
a native of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, has made his home in Belleville
OOntario since 1989, where he has become a well-respected member of the business
community. Working as a finance business manager at automotive dealerships in
co
the Quinte area, George has developed a network of relationships ranging from
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bbusiness owners, managers and clients. This has led him to involvement in a variety
oof community based initiatives and events. Shawn worked with George’s brother in
Toronto after he retired from the Pro Boxing Ring, but it was a chance meeting one
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dday in Belleville that developed a lasting friendship. George’s devotion to family
aand friends, along with his work ethic, attention to detail and public relations
background are just some of the amazing skil
skills that make him invaluable to the “Shawn Says” team.
GGeorge Kazolis, BSc.
G
George
is a Research Assistant under the supervision of Dr. Lorne Tepperman
aat the University of Toronto. He started his career in the medical sciences,
eearning his BSc (Hons) from the University of Toronto. After many years working
aas an analyst and consultant, he returned to academia to pursue a second
ddegree within the Psychology Specialist program at the University of Toronto,
wwith a focus on behavioural neuroscience. His present role has focused on
the coding, research, and analysis of TBI patient data, and together with Dr.
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LLorne Tepperman and Dr. Michael Cusimano, is co-authoring a paper on the
ppsychosocial influences of family and peers on TBI. This research was kindly
supported by the Canadian Institutes of Health
Hea Research, Strategic Team Grant in Applied Injury Research (STAIR) # TIR103946, and the Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation.
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HHalina Lin Haag, MSW, RSW
M Haag is a Doctoral student in the Lyle S. Hallman Faculty of Social Work at
Ms.
Wilfrid Laurier University researching in the areas of disability studies, TBI, and
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aacquired chronic illness & injury. She has been involved in this field both in
aacademe and practice for the past ten years, researching the lived experiences
oof university students with disabilities and brain injuries, as well as developing
aand implementing innovative individual and group based interventions for
ppeople living with brain injury and chronic pain. Lin is committed to an active
aapproach to knowledge transfer and has been engaged as a guest lecturer and
ppanelist addressing issues of disability, brain injury, and marginalization for a
variety of academic and community based oorganizations. She believes that bringing new awareness and understanding
to individuals involved in ABI support and care roles is critical to removing barriers currently preventing full and rewarding
post-injury lives. Lin is the recipient of the Ontario Graduate Doctoral Fellowship at Wilfrid Laurier University. Her research
interests are focused on the psychological and social rehabilitation and adjustment processes experienced by adults with
acquired brain injury and the professional use of self-disclosure as a therapeutic tool when both the practitioner and client
share the experience of disability. Lin is currently examining the gendered experience of ABI and the barriers encountered
in return to work and social inclusion looking at women’s experiences post ABI under the supervision of Dr. Angela
Colantonio until June 2013.
JJean Oostrom
Je Oostrom experienced brain trauma in the form of a stroke in 1997. Over the
Jean
ppast 16 years Jean has developed a recovery strategy and now writes in common
lalanguage what is happening in her brain. Jean has her own column New Brain
LLiving, in a local newspaper in Barrie and is a regular writer for the Canadian
SSociety for Social Development newsletter. Jean has graduated (post brain injury)
wwith college diplomas in Human Resources and Web Design and works full time
in database management. Jean is the voice for the brain injured in her book New
BBrain Living – Where People with Brain Injuries and the People Who Care for
them CCan FiFindd AAnswers!! JJean hhas ddeveloped
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l d the New Brain Living Bootcamp Program and she hopes to one day work with
our returning soldiers who have brain injuries from combat that can lead to PTSD. Visit www.newbrainliving.com
JJonathon McIntosh
Jo
Jonathon
McIntosh is currently a second year physiotherapy student enrolled
in the Masters of Physical Therapy (MPT) program at Western University.
HHe graduated from Brock University with his honours Bachelor of Science in
KKinesiology (BSc Kin) degree in 2011.
JJan Gelach
Ja is a PhD candidate at the University of Saskatchewan. She first connected
Jan
wwith the brain injury community twelve years ago when she began volunteering
wwith SARBI Saskatoon. Over the years, Jan has been involved in a variety
oof research and service activities within the local ABI community and has
ddeveloped many meaningful relationships with the survivors and professionals
wwho populate this social sphere.
JJosian Petgrave
Jo Petgrave is a motivated health economist with a passion for research in
Josian
hhealth equality and the social determinants of health. Currently, Josian holds a
RResearch Associate position at Acquired Brain Injury Research Lab at the University
oof Toronto. She has conducted research on the profile of traumatic brain injury
ppatients in post-acute care settings and in the Ontario prison settings. JJudy Gargaro, B.Sc., M.Ed.
JJason A. Cromer, Ph.D.
J A. Cromer, Ph.D. is a neuroscientist and expert on the neural basis of
Jason
ccognition. He received his B.S. in computer science from Lafayette College
aand Ph.D. in biomedical science with a specialization in neuroscience from
tthe University of Connecticut, where he focused on the neural transformation
oof visual information into movement. He completed postdoctoral training in
nneuropsychology at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, specializing
in cognition and categorization and at the Yale University School of Medicine,
fofocusing on consciousness and epilepsy. Dr. Cromer now leads research around
cconcussion management, traumatic brain injury, and brain training at CogState,
LLtd. and Axon Sports, LLC.
JJason Harps
J Harps, a commercial and residential property manager for Bona Building
Jason
aand Management , located in Ottawa. Jason manages all aspects of the business,
inincluding hiring. Jason volunteers extensively outside of work, and has recently
jojoined forces with Justin McKenna and his team in support of Brain Matters.
Ju Gargaro has a B.Sc. degree with a double specialist in psychology and
Judy
pphysiology and a M.Ed. in Applied Psychology and Counselling from the University
oof Toronto. She has worked as a Research Coordinator on numerous projects over
the last 20 years at Surrey Place Centre, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation
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HHospital, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University of Toronto, West Park
HHealthcare Centre, Toronto Central CCAC, and CHIRS (Community Head Injury
RResource Services) in the areas of developmental delay, cerebral palsy, mental
hhealth, diabetes, spinal cord injury and in particular brain injury. Judy has extensive
reresearch experience co-ordinating and managing different projects and has many
published manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals.
jour Her research interests are in the area of neurotrauma, specifically ABI, and
issues relating to adjustment, community living, the way supportive services are delivered to and perceived by consumers and
their families,, the effectiveness of clinical interventions, and the clinical and research utility of outcome measures.
JJulie Hughes
Ju Hughes is a registered Speech-Language Pathologist and the Professional
Julie
PPractice Leader of Speech Pathology and Audiology at St. Joseph’s Health Care
LLondon (SJHC), London, Ontario. She completed both her undergraduate and
master’s degrees at the University of Western Ontario.
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Julie has over 31 years of clinical experience working with clients who face
Ju
ccommunication and swallowing challenges resulting from neurological
impairments. She has focused much of her career on assisting individuals
im
wwho have sustained acquired brain injuries (ABI) in rebuilding cognitiveccommunication skills necessary for successful interactions at home, school and
work.
work In this capacity,
capacity Julie works with patients,
patie family, educators and employers. Over the past several years, Julie has
been developing expertise in working with individuals with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). More recently, Julie has
collaborated with her speech-language colleagues to develop a Return to School (RTS) Group treatment program to assist
students returning to school after a brain injury. Julie has served as a Clinical Educator at the University of Western Ontario,
has published papers in the field of adult neurogenics, and conducted research in the area of perceptions of functional
communication in individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI).
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JJustin Chee
Ju Chee is a third year PhD student in the Graduate Department of
Justin
RRehabilitation Sciences and the Collaborative Program in Biomedical Engineering
aat the University of Toronto. He is the recipient of the competitive NSERC CREATE
CCollaborative Academic Rehabilitation Engineering Scholarship for two years
aand, most recently, the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute Scholarship. His Doctoral
reresearch is focused on understanding how to improve the mobility of rollator
uusers, with the specific goal of exploring how objective biofeedback on balance
ccontrol can be used to enhance the gait performance of individuals belonging to
pparticular neurological and musculoskeletal patient populations that commonly
everyday lives. Justin has presented his graduate work at the regional, national, and
use assistive mobility devices in their everyd
international levels, where he has won several awards for best poster by a Doctoral student. With regards to the traumatic
brain injury (TBI) population, his research interests include understanding how such injuries influence the navigational and
dual-tasking abilities of affected individuals, with the hope of developing better interventions to more effectively track the
trajectory of recovery, enhance the effectiveness of rehabilitation therapies, and improve the safety of TBI patients during
ambulation in the community.
JJustin McKenna
Ju McKenna. On June 19, 2007, I was involved in an accident that changed
Justin
my life, forever. I am one of thousands of Canadians each year whose life has
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bbeen impacted by traumatic brain injury. I hold several jobs, but I would like to
rerelate to you the impact of working with Jason, has had on my Rehabilitation.
RRichard Theriault
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Richard
Theriault: A coworker of Justin McKenna, who has rerouted his career
aaspirations after bearing witness to Justin’s work ethic and attitude. A truly
ininspired individual!
LLorne Tepperman
L Tepperman, Professor of Sociology, University of Toronto, studies families
Lorne
aand health-related family problems. He has taught sociology at the University
oof Toronto since 1970, serving as chair from 1997-2003; and from 2005-7, he
served as Director of the Health Studies Program (University College). Works on
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ggambling addiction and its link to family life include the monographs Betting
TTheir Lives: The Close Relations of Problem Gamblers (Toronto: Oxford University
PPress, 2009), Problem Gambling in Canada (Toronto: Oxford University Press,
22012, with Kristy Wanner), and The Dostoevsky Effect: Problem Gambling and
the Origins of Addiction (Toronto: Oxford University Press, 2013, with Patrizia
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Albanese,
Stark, and Nadine Zahlan)
Zahlan). Currently, Tepperman is part of a multidisciplinary, multi-institutional team
Albanese Sasha Stark
funded by CIHR and centred at St. Michael’s Hospital, studying the longitudinal effects of traumatic brain injury on violence
(and vice versa), with a particular focus on falls and motor vehicle accidents.
DDr. Lucie Pelland
D Pelland is a physical therapist and Assistant Professor at the School of
Dr.
RRehabilitation Therapy, Queen’s University. HHer clinical work has been focused on paediatrics, mostly within the context
oof neurodevelopmental disabilities and sport medicine. Her research aims
to understand the development of sensory-motor control in typical child
ddevelopment and in paediatric clinical populations. Her program of research is on
the objective measurement of the effects of early brain injury on the trajectory
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oof sensory-motor performance and learning. This research uses a combination
oof robotic virtual reality technology and brain imaging to examine the neural
correlates of measured performance. A fundamental goal of this research is the
co
translation of methods and knowledge to clinical practice to inform the design of rehabilitation interventions that will
optimize neural plasticity, child function and safe participation in sport. KKathy Stazyk
K Stazyk graduated from Mohawk College then McMaster University in
Kathy
OOccupational Therapy. Her pediatric clinical experience ranges from hospital
to community with more recent forays into preschool mental health and as a
KKnowledge Broker in the CIHR funded research study, which is the basis for this
ppresentation. Currently Kathy is enrolled in the Masters of Science program in
RRehabilitation Science at McMaster where her research focus is on depression
aafter concussion.
LLaura Dann
L Dann has worked in ABI Rehabilitation for the past 25 years in a number of
Laura
ccapacities. She has experience in Management and Human Resources. Privately,
LLaura has worked as a Rehabilitation Assistant primarily focused on speech,
lalanguage, and academic support. Laura sees the value in the rehabilitation
pprocess after settlement and continues to work in that capacity. Laura holds an
HHonours Bachelor Degree.
LLindaLowery
U October 2008, when her only biological child suffered a catastrophic brain
Until
ininjury, Linda was the Substance Abuse and Violence Prevention Coordinator for
the Durham District School Board. Following an early retirement necessitated by
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this tragedy, Linda devoted her skills and energy to the rehabilitation of her son
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aand the navigation of a new world of brain injury. A stepmother of four at the
titime of her son’s accident, Linda had to maintain strength for a family already
rorocked by the earlier suicide of a daughter and sibling.
Marie Josée Levert, Ph.D
M
P
Professeure
adjointe. Faculté des sciences infirmières. Université de Montréal
CChercheuse. Centre de recherche interdisciplinaire en réadaptation du Montréal
métropolitain (CRIR)
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MMarie Josée Levert, Ph.D. (psychologie), est professeure adjointe à la Faculté
ddes sciences infirmières de l’Université de Montréal et chercheuse au Centre de
rerecherche interdisciplinaire en réadaptation du Montréal métropolitain (CRIR).
EElle s’intéresse à la psychologie et à l’éducation pour la santé, particulièrement
à l’adaptation et à la résilience des personnes, enfants et adultes, vivant des
ssituations de santé chronique. Ses travaux portent sur la participation sociale en
contexte de collaboration entre intervenants
intervenants, gestionnaires, personnes et familles partenaires de soins et de services.
Mark Bayley, MD, FRCPC
M
D Mark Bayley is a specialist physician in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr.
DDr. Bayley is currently the Medical Director of the Brain and Spinal Cord
rerehabilitation Program at the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute of the University
HHealth Network. He is currently an Associate Professor at University of Toronto. HHe is also appointed as a Clinician Scientist at Toronto Rehab and associate
sscientist at the Institute for Clinical and Evaluative Sciences (ICES) and the Heart
aand Stroke Foundation Center for Stroke Recovery.
DDr. Bayley has research interests in: Outcome Measurement, Health System
eefficiency, and Rehabilitation of Acquired Brain Injury, Stroke, Multiple
Sclerosis.
field of knowledge translation i.e. how the best evidence can be implemented
Sclerosis He
He has a strong interest in the fiel
into practice and how to measure its uptake by clinicians. He is one of the Principle investigators the Ontario Neuro
Trauma Foundation Acquired Brain injury Knowledge Uptake Strategy that examines how best practice guidelines
are implemented. He is co-author of the Best Practices the Best Practice Guidelines for the Management of Persistent
Symptoms after Mild Traumatic Brain injury. He also chairs the steering committee of the Concussion/Mild Traumatic Brain
injury Strategy for Ontario that aims to improve access to care for this complex population.
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Mark Palmer
M
M Palmer suffered a traumatic brain injury 40+ years ago, when he was
Mark
bbroadsided by a Detroit city bus, and has been rebuilding his life ever since. After
115 surgeries, countless rounds of physical, speech, and other therapies, and years
sspent refusing to fully accept the extent of his disabilities, Mark has persevered.
HHe has parlayed the lessons learned from his TBI into success as an entrepreneur,
CCEO, sales executive, and coach - showing companies, sales teams, and
inindividuals how to exceed their loftiest goals. Although Mark has never regained
hhis pre-accident “normal,” he has lived a remarkable life - a possibility he extends
to all TBI victims by offering them Realistic Hope: that by accepting their “new
nnormal” they can begin the journey of recovery and live a happy, fulfilling life.
Martin Mrazik, PhD. Bio
M
D Mrazik is a clinical neuropsychologist, an associate professor at the University
Dr.
oof Alberta, and the Director of the University of Alberta’s Education Clinic. He
ccompleted his Master’s of Education at the University of Alberta and his PhD at
the University of Georgia with a specialization in clinical neuropsychology under
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the mentorship of Dr. George Hynd.
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DDr. Mrazik served as the Clinical Director of the Head Trauma Program and Chief
PPsychologist at the Millard Centre in Edmonton for 5 years before accepting a
fafaculty position at the University of Alberta. He is a member in good standing
wwith the College of Alberta Psychologists for 17 years and an active member with
the Canadian Psychological Association and American Psychological Association,
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as well as the National Academy of Neuropsychology. Dr. Mrazik’s research and clinical work includes the assessment
and treatment of individuals with a wide range of disabilities including traumatic brain injury, chronic pain, traumatic
psychological injury, psychological conditions, and other psychiatric disorders. He is currently involved in a number of
research initiatives investigating the neurocognitive and psychosocial outcomes of concussions. Dr. Mrazik serves as a
consultant to the NHL,, CFL,, and NASL regarding
sports related concussions.
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Mary-Ellen Thompson
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M
Mary-Ellen
Thompson is a speech-language pathologist who for the past 20
yyears has been working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to develop
ccomprehensive model for language and cognitive rehabilitation for brain injured
inindividuals in community settings. Mary-Ellen holds Hons B.SC, M.Sc., M.H.Sc
aand Ph.D. Mary-Ellen is currently president of the Brain Injury Association
QQuinte District. She provides in services and prevention workshops for interested
ccommunity partners. In 2010, she was awarded “Professional of the Year” by the
OOntario Brain Injury Association for “outstanding contributions to improving the
lilives of those living with acquired brain injury.”
Meghan Scherer
M
M
Meghan
Scherer received her Specialized Honors Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
frfrom York University and a joint York/Seneca Rehabilitation Services Certificate.
MMeghan is currently completing a master’s degree in Occupational Science and
OOccupational Therapy from the University of Toronto.. Her research focuses on
ssleep problems after work related traumatic brain injury.
PPaitra Surerus, B.A. (Hons), M.A
P Surerus holds a Masters degree in Psychology, and is a Certified Canadian
Paitra
CCounsellor with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA).
PPaitra is a behavior consultant with York Simcoe Brain Injury Services through
MMackenzie Health. Her experience in various rehabilitative settings has allowed
hher to develop an extensive knowledge of brain injuries, mental disorders and
mental health issues. She has experience using applied behavioral analysis
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aand intensive behavioural therapy among individuals with acquired brain
ininjuries and severe mental illness who have complex, rare and unstable mental
ddisorders. Paitra has also provided psychosocial support among individuals with
developmental disabilities and acquired bra
brain injuries. Her experiences in the ABI field have provided her with a personal
insight into issues along the continuum of care for individuals and their families, emphasizing the importance of providing
needs-sensitive services.
PPenny Welch-West
P Welch-West has been working as a Speech-Language Pathologist since 1998
Penny
aand enjoys a very varied practice ranging from Rehabilitation through Complex/
CContinuing and Palliative Care at St. Joseph’s Health Care, Parkwood Hospital.
PPenny has an interest in using technology in clinical practice and at any time may
bbe found engaging patients in tablet use, helping them participate and connect
through Skype sessions, exploring various apps as intervention tools or presenting
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vvarious AAC devices to patients to supplement or replace communication.
PPenny is known for embracing a quote by Cory Booker, Mayor of Newark, “Give
mmore than is expected, love more than seems wise, serve more than seems
nnecessary, and help more than is asked”. She believes in the importance of
synergy within the teams she works and feels that this translates to the best patient outcomes. Injecting humour, honesty and
ensuring transparency of goals (regardless of patients’ cognitive-communication level) are important aspects of her assessment
and intervention sessions. Along with her speech-language pathology colleagues, Penny developed a Return to School (RTS)
Group treatment module of care in October 2012 to address growing wait list concerns as well as the very specific needs of
students attempting to resume their studies after a brain injury. Penny is a recent recipient of the Sisters of St. Joseph Award for
excellence, compassion and care. She is co-author of the Dysphagia and Cognitive-Communication Chapters of the Evidence
Based Review of Acquired Brain Injury (ERABI) which may be found at www.abiebr.com.
PPriscilla Lam Wai Shun, OT, MSc, PhD(c)
P
Priscilla
Lam Wai Shun is currently a PhD candidate at the School of
RRehabilitation, Université de Montréal under the supervison of Dr Carolina
BBottari and Dr Bonnie Swaine. After completing a Bachelor degree in
OOccupational Therapy and a Master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences, Priscilla
wworked as an occupational therapist at the Montreal Neurological Hospital
oon neurological and neurosurgical units. This clinical work has been pivotal in
uunderstanding the challenges faced by clinicians working in acute care settings
wwhen attempting to provide client-centered services. Priscilla in now pursuing a
PPhD degree and her research interest focuses on clinical reasoning and delivery
oof care in acute care settings.
QQuinn Mercer
Q Mercer graduated from the University of New Brunswick in 2011 with
Quinn
aan Honours degree in Kinesiology. He is currently a second year physiotherapy
ststudent in the Masters of Physical Therapy (MPT) program at Western University.
Michael Seto
M
M
Michael
Seto is currently a second year physiotherapy student in the Master
oof Physical Therapy (MPT) program at Western University. He completed his
HHonours Bachelor of Science in Biopharmaceutical Sciences at the University
oof Ottawa in 2011. During that time, Michael completed his 4th year honours
reresearch project under the supervision of Dr. Ruth McPherson, studying
the effect of a coding variant (rs11556924) in ZC3HC1 linked to CAD risk on
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DDr. Robin Green
SShannon McGuire
D Robin Green is a senior scientist in cognitive neurosciences at Toronto Rehab
Dr.
aand a Canada Research Chair (II) in traumatic brain injury. One of her central
pprograms of research addresses brain and behavioural mechanisms of recovery
frfrom TBI, in particular impediments to recovery. This work focuses on the
rereconceptualization of moderate-severe brain injury as a progressive disorder,
eexamining cognitive and neural deterioration in the chronic stages of injury.
TThis line of research converges with her recent research into chronic traumatic
eencephalopathy, another progressive disorder secondary to traumatic brain
ininjury, but the result of multiple mild events. Another focus of her research
and motor functions during recovery. Using findings from these basic research
concerns competition between cognitive an
programs, she is engaged in the development of interventions to improve cognitive and neural recovery by offsetting
deterioration, harnessing the neuroplastic potential of the brain, and including the use of “enriched environments”. Dr.
Green completed her PhD at Cambridge University and her clinical training in neuropsychology at the University Health
Network in Toronto
S
Shannon
McGuire is a physiotherapist who graduated from McMaster University
in 1996 and has spent much of her career working in rehabilitation with clients
wwith neurological injuries including acquired brain injury and spinal cord
ininjury. She currently works at St. Joseph’s Health Centre – Parkwood Hospital
aas a member of the Outpatient Acquired Brain Injury Team and as a founding
member of the Locomotor Training Program. Shannon has been an associate
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pprofessor at the University of Western Ontario since 2005. She has particular
ininterest in the visual system and its impact on balance and movement. She has
bbeen incorporating vision rehabilitation strategies in her practice since 2007 and
has found them to be invaluable when treat
treating patients with a brain injury. In collaboration with Dr. Cheryl Letheren, OD,
she developed the Inpatient and Outpatient Vision Rehab Clinics at Parkwood Hospital. Over the past several years she has
been developing her expertise treating people with concussions or mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI).
SSandhya Mylabathula and Swapna Mylabathula
S
Shawn
O’Sullivan is a former champion boxer and true Canadian icon. He is
the most decorated amateur in Canadian boxing history, capturing two World
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AAmateur Championships, and an Olympic silver medal. As well as athletic
aaccomplishments he is also very well known for his ‘boy next door’ charm and his
inintelligence. Like many world-class athletes, retiring from his sport came with
many challenges for Shawn. An avid sports fan and world-class athlete, Shawn
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wwas troubled with the frequency of serious concussions in sports like hockey
aand football. He too was a feeling the effects of the sport he participated in for
so many years. After experiencing memory loss, slurring of his speech and other
difficulties,
difficulties Shawn sought medical help and found out that brain injuries never heal. Shawn wants to use his notoriety
and passion to teach children of all ages, athletes, parents. and coaches the importance of staying safe.
S
Sandhya
Mylabathula [MSc candidate – Exercise Sciences, Faculty of Kinesiology
aand Physical Education] and Swapna Mylabathula are students at the University
oof Toronto, and have each achieved an Honours Bachelor of Science with High
DDistinction in Human Biology and Nutritional Sciences. They have participated
in various courses including sports concussion research at the Faculty of
KKinesiology and Physical Education at the University of Toronto. They have been
ddeveloping a Private Member’s Bill proposal over the past year and several
months, with collaboration and valuable advice from Member of Parliament
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DDr. Kirsty Duncan to create this proposed comprehensive strategy to address
cconcussions in Canada. As part of the process they also received input and
vvaluable advice from Mr. Harry Zarins, the executive director of the Brain Injury
AAssociation of Canada [BIAC]. Sandhya and Swapna have presented their work
aat the 2011 BIAC conference and the 9th International Brain Injury Association
World Congress on Brain Injury in March 2012, among others. They are honoured
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tto have had the opportunity to interact with various stakeholders in the field
tthrough their participation in several conferences and events, helping shape the
BBill proposal to truly represent and address the needs of all Canadians affected
bby concussions. This Private Member’s Bill proposal has also received media
rerecognition, including recognition for Sandhya and Swapna as two of the fifty
most influential Torontonians of 2011 by Grid TO magazine for the development
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of the bill proposal. Ultimately, the aim of this project is to make a tangible difference for concussion awareness, prevention,
and management for all Canadians suffering from concussion, their families, and caregivers.
SScott Bishop
S Bishop was born in North Vancouver and was raised in Abbotsford,
Scott
BBritish Columbia, Canada. He was a successful multi-sport high school athlete
(basketball and football) and continued his athletic career in football at Acadia
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UUniversity. In 2008, Scott transferred to the University of the Fraser Valley to
fofocus on full-time study in the Kinesiology and Physical Education Program.
SScott is currently completing his Bachelor of Kinesiology and intends to enter a
MMaster’s program to continue his research on concussion in athletes.
SScott Granville
S is a TV producer, writer, entrepreneur and Belleville native. He has a strong
Scott
ssports broadcasting background having created and produced fnationally
bbroadcast sports series for Rogers Sportsnet, CTV, and FOX Sports World.
SScott has done many on air assignments including boxing commentary and
riring announcing for Shawn’s pro fights. He uses his knowledge of sports and
bbroadcasting, his humor, a positive attitude to connect this energetic team.
SShawn O’Sullivan
SStephen Paquet
S
Stephen
is Belleville native with strong ties to the community. Stephens many
yyears in customer service and relations makes him the perfect General Manager
fofor the ‘Shawn Says’ team. Attention to detail, organizational skills and public
rerelations are just a few of the skill-set that this man brings to the table. Stephen
aalso has an excellent knowledge and love of sports!
SSumeet Shergill, MSc, BSc (Hons)
S
Sumeet
Shergill is a behavior consultant at York Simcoe Brain Injury Services,
MMackenzie Health. She received her master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis
frfrom the University of Wales, Bangor and is working towards her Board Certified
BBehavior Analyst designation. Sumeet has experience working with various
oorganizations and programs, allowing her to develop a robust skill set in the
fifield of mental health, acquired brain injury and developmental disabilities. Her
ininterests are in training staff-client relationships using behavior skills training,
ddrawing from the principles of applied behavior analysis, reducing challenging
bbehavior and increasing client engagement after acquired brain injury through
education,
education social support and teaching coping
copin strategies. Sumeet is experienced in using a variety of therapies ranging
from cognitive behavior therapy, functional analytic psychotherapy, applied behavior analysis and acceptance and
commitment therapy.
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TTammy Belben
VVincy Chan
T
Tammy
Belben received her Honours Bachelor of Science double majoring in
ppsychology and health sciences from the University of Toronto and is completing
a master’s degree in Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy from the
UUniversity of Toronto. Her research focuses on sleep problems after work related
trtraumatic brain injury.
V Chan is a PhD Candidate in the Graduate Department of Rehabilitation
Vincy
SSciences at the University of Toronto. She has a MPH in Epidemiology from the
DDalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto. Her doctoral
reresearch focuses on a population-based perspective of children and youth with
aacquired brain injury. She is currently the lead analyst for the Ontario Acquired
BBrain Injury Dataset, the first surveillance dataset that captures both traumatic
aand non-traumatic brain injury across the continuum of care in Ontario.
TTanya Packer
YYvonne Richard, PT (Physical Therapist), M.Sc.
A occupational therapist, Dr. Packer’s interest and expertise has always been on
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the everyday experience of living with and managing life with a disability or long
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teterm condition. Her international career has seen her teaching and conducting
reresearch in many continents: developing the first occupational therapy education
pprogram in Russia, undertaking community based rehabilitation in China and
InIndia, studying accessible tourism in Hong Kong, conducting research into the
wway people manage chronic and long term conditions in Western Australia.
DDr. Packer is currently a Professor and Director of the School of Occupational
TTherapy at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Together with Dr. Joan
Versnel she was the co-principal investigator
investigato of the LINC study. They were very pleased to be the recipients of the Brain
Injury Association of Canada Dr. Jane Gillett Research Award in 2013.
TTeresa Testa
T Testa has been working at the Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital for 28 years.
Teresa
SShe began working as a primary nurse on the stroke program .She then started
wworking on the trauma program with the traumatic brain injury and spinal cord
ininjury population as a nurse clinician in the out patient clinic .She also has been
ininvolved in several research projects pertaining to the TBI clientel and sleep
rerelated issues , as well as health teaching groups.
SShe is a clinical members of CRIR ( centre de recherche interdisciplinaire en
rereadaptation du montreal metropolitain).
TTheresa Murphy
T
Theresa
Murphy’s brother Brian was in a car crash in 1982. His Traumatic Brain
InInjury changed her life too. Since then Theresa has become a Trainer of Resiliency
in Action and Resilient Leadership. She is Affiliate Faculty, Resiliency Sciences
InInstitute at UMBC. Theresa is certified in Medical Therapeutic Yoga and has
oowned and managed several fitness
aand wellness centres. She is a Certified Professional Coach and is a member of
TThe International Coach Federation (ICF). She works with courageous caregivers
aand families who are open to growth and motivated to step out of the vortex
aand into wellbeing.
Y
Yvonne
is pursuing a doctorate in biomedical sciences (rehabilitation) at the
UUniversité de Montreal. Her study focuses on the association between childhood
hhead injury and subsequent suicide as well as mental health services provided to
this population. She is also a member of the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research
th
in Rehabilitation of Greater Montreal (CRIR). For 15 years Ms Richard has worked
aas a physical therapist at the CSSS du Lac-des-Deux-Montagnes in St-Eustache,
QQc, offering home rehabilitation services to patients presenting with a wide
vvariety of orthopedic or neurological conditions.
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Who would support you,
if you or a loved one acquired a brain injury?
Every year, 50,000 Canadians sustain brain injuries.
U Each day, over 100 individuals sustain a brain injury
U Families provide the majority of care for people with brain injuries.
U Every year in Canada, over 60 children will die as a result of bicycle
related injuries, the majority from brain injury.
Who supports them? We do, with your help.
We are the Brain Injury Association of Canada.
about it!
please give your support.
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Please begin deducting $__________ on the 15th day of __________(month), ________(year)
from my credit card (info above).
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Brain Injury Association Of Canada, 440 Laurier Ave. West, Suite 200, Ottawa, Ontario. K1R 7X6 Tel: 1-866-977-2492. www.biac-aclc.ca
Mandate
Mandat
At the founding meeting in July 2003 in Montreal, Quebec, members from brain injury
associations from coast to coast, representing survivors, their families, and professionals
identiﬁed the need to create the Brain Injury Association of Canada.
Our mandate is to improve the quality of life for all Canadians affected by acquired brain
injury and promote it’s prevention. As well, BIAC is dedicated to facilitate post-trauma research,
education and advocacy in partnership with national, provincial/territorial and regional
associations and other stakeholders.
Lors de la réunion de fondation, en juillet 2003 à Montréal, Québec, les membres des associations
de traumatisme crânien d’un océan à l’autre, représentant les victimes, leurs familles et les
professionnels on pu identiﬁer la nécessité de créer l’Association canadienne des lésés cérébraux.
Notre mandat est d’améliorer la qualité de vie de tous les Canadiens touchés par un traumatisme
et d’en promouvoir la prévention. En outre, l’Association canadienne des lésés cérébraux est
dédicacée à faciliter la recherche post-traumatique, l’éducation et la sensibilisation en partenariat
avec des organismes nationaux, provinciaux et territoriaux ainsi que les associations régionales et
les autres parties prenantes.
ASSOCIATION SUPPORTERS
Dr. Dan Andreae
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2012-2013 Board of Directors
Les directeurs du conseil d’administration 2012-2013
Executive / Exécutif
President - Jeannette Holman Price, (NL)
Vice-President - Barb Butler (SK)
Treasurer - Denise Unhola (ON), Secretary - Barb Butler (SK)
Board Members / Directeurs du c.a.
Bill Pashby (ON), Jason Lye (ON)
Jo-Ann McInnis (PEI), Jane Warren (NS), Larry Carlson (SK)
Neil Nichols (BC), Nick Mercer (NL)
Val Bergeron (MB), Val Lougheed (AB)
Staff and Partners / Employés et partenaires
Harry Zarins, Executive Director / Directeur général
440 Laurier Ave. West, Suite 200,
Ottawa, Ontario, K1R 7X6
Toll free: 1-866-977-2492
Local calls: (613) 762-1222
Fax: (613) 782-2228
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.biac-aclc.ca

BIAC Conference Programme 2013

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