3/02* “Hidden Curriculum and Professional Education”, 16th Annual Midwest Deans’ Occupational Therapy Research Conference 2003, Omaha, NE
3/01* “Adaptation-In-Context: The Belize Occupational Therapy Learning Project, 15th Annual Midwest Deans’ Occupational Therapy Research Conference 2002, Omaha, NE
11/01 “Preparing for the NBCOT Certification Examination,” Illinois OT Association Annual Conference 2001, South Holland, IL
1/01 “Sensory Integration: A School Based Model," Elmhurst School District
11/00 “Preparing for the NBCOT Certification Examination,” Illinois OT Association Annual Conference 2000, Galena, IL
5/00 “Sensory Integration: Tools For Teachers," Hickory Hills School
1/00 “Linking the NBCOT Certification Examination Blueprint to Curriculum Design," Keane University, NJ
11/99 “Designing a Self-Directed Learning Experience," Roundtable facilitator, 2nd Annual Education Institute, Illinois OT Association Annual Conference, Galena, IL
8/99 “Linking the NBCOT Certification Examination Blueprint to Curriculum Design," University of Washington, Seattle
6/99 “Linking the NBCOT Certification Examination Blueprint to Curriculum Design," Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, KY
3/99 “Guide to Physical Therapy Practice: How will it Impact OT Education”, Program Directors Meeting, AOTA Annual Conference
3/99 “1997 Amendments to the Individuals With Disabilities Act: I.D.E.A. (P.L. 105-17)”, South Suburban Illinois O.T. Association Meeting
1/99 “Linking the NBCOT Certification Examination Blueprint to Curriculum Design," Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA
11/98 “Guide to Physical Therapy Practice, How Will This Impact on O.T. Education,” Program Directors Meeting, AOTA
3/98* “A Descriptive Study of Community Based Pediatric Occupational Therapy Practice in the U.S. and Brazil”, 12th International Congress of the WFOT, Montreal, Canada
4/98 “Collaborating with Parents” 1998 AOTA Annual Conference, Baltimore, MD
1/98 “Sensory Processing for Classroom Performance, 1998 Annual Statewide Institute for Educators of the Physically/Health Impaired," Naperville, IL
1/98 “Linking of NBCOT Certification Examination Blueprint to Curriculum Design," University of Kansas at the Medical Center, Kansas City, KS
3/97* “The Art of Supervision and Management: Challenges for Today’s OT Practitioner," AOTA Annual Conference, Chicago, IL
1/97 “Health Care Trends in Services to Children with Special Needs and Their Families," Maternal and Child Health. (MCH), Directors Meeting, Chicago, IL
10/95 “Future Directions of Early Intervention in Illinois: A Provider Perspective”, Lisle, IL
10/95 “Recognizing Opportunities for Creating and Providing Community-Based Therapy Services for Children and their Families," Rockford, IL
4/95 “Understanding Family Members’ Perspectives on Therapy Experiences," AOTA Annual Conference, 1995
3/92* “Evaluating Innovative Products: Easy Street Environments, Inc.," AOTA
10/90* “Family Business and Professional Strategies: Management of a Private Practice.” The Great Southern Conference, Nashville, TN
4/90* “Balancing Two Careers." American Occupational Therapy Association, Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA
10/89* “Empowerment,” keynote address, Illinois Occupational Therapy Association, Annual Conference, Hillside, IL
4/89 “Empowered-Taking the Personal Challenge,” Specialty Section Keynote Address, American Occupational Therapy Association National Conference, Baltimore, MD
11/88 “Occupational Therapists in School System Workshop,” North Carolina Department of Exceptional Children
10/88* * “Professional and Technical Role Analysis (PATRA) Survey,” O.T. Assistant Clinical Instructor Workshop, College of DuPage, Lomabrd, IL
10/88 “Personal Changes and Choices: Balancing Two Careers,” Illinois Occupational Therapy Association, Fall Conference, Hillside, IL
1/87 “Reimbursement Issues in O.T.,” Central Metro District of Illinois Occupational Therapy Association, Chicago, IL
10/86* “Introducing the AOTA School Guidelines, “Illinois Occupational Therapy Association, Fall Conference, Harvey, IL
5/85** “Entry at the Master’s Level: What Do You Think?” Keynote, Illinois Occupational Therapy Association, Annual Conference, Urbana, IL
3/84 “Training O.T. Educational Management in School Facility,” Vol. I, IL
1/84 Licensure: Implications for Hospital-Based Occupational Therapists,” Chicago Area Council of O.T. Directors
10/83 “Legislative, Public Policy, Accreditation, and Certification,” Midwest Allied Health
Leadership Symposium, Chicago, IL, August, Resource Person
4/81 “Alliance in Advocacy for Disabled Children and Youth,” American Occupational Therapy Association Representative to American Society of Allied Health Professionals (ASAHP) Regional Workshop
1981 “Refining Personnel Policies to Reduce Therapists Attrition,” American Occupational Therapy Association Conference, San Antonio, TX
1981 “Training: Occupational Therapy Educational Management in a School Facility,” IL
1980 “Occupational Therapy: A Job Diagnostic Survey,” Illinois Sociological Society, Fall meeting “Can a Teacher Teach Before a Child is Ready to Learn?” Advisory Committee on Education in Illinois, Chicago, Illinois
1977 “Programming for the Severely and Profoundly Handicapped in a Residential Facility,” Annual State Institute for Educators of the Severely and Profoundly Handicapped, Chicago, IL.
10/76 “A Developmental Curriculum for Resident Physicians in Pediatric Training,” American Occupational Therapy Association National Conference, San Francisco, CA.
* Refereed papers
** Colloquia with honors
