For Referring Physicians

Presentations & Publications

Below is a list of 2004 - 2010 presentations and publications involving Children’s Hospital of Richmond clinical staff.

Presentations

Autism/Asperger Syndrome

Sleep Patterns in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Relationship to Sensory Modulation
Lauren S. Andelin, MS, OTR/L

Presented at American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference and Expo, Orlando, FL, April 30, 2010

Behaviorally Based Feeding Interventions for Children with  Autism
Amber Bishop, MS, OTR/L; Donna Purcell, PsyD
The Faison School for Autism, April 25, 2006

Assistive Technology

Assistive Technology in Activities of Daily Living: High Tech and Low Tech
Katie Bobbitt, MS, OTR/L, Maggie Allen-Pruett, OTR/L
presented at Longwood College, Farmville, VA, January 2010

I Think My Child Could Use Some Assistive Technology… Now What?
Elizabeth J. Grinsell, MS, CCC-SLP, Katie E. Bobbitt, MS, OTR/L
Presented at the Wide Open Doors conference, Moseley, VA, October 2008

Assistive Technology: Choices and Resources for Communication and Independence
Elizabeth J. Grinsell, MS, CCC-SLP, Katie E. Bobbitt, MS, OTR/L
Presented at the 15th annual Virginia Occupational Therapy Association Multi-Disciplinary School System Symposium, Richmond, VA, May 2008

Adapted Access: Utilizing Assistive Technology in Play
Eugenio Monasterio, MD, FAAPMR
Presented at the 15th annual Virginia Occupational Therapy Association Multi-Disciplinary School System Symposium, Richmond, VA, May 2008

Assistive Technology and Inclusion
Sarah Collins, CTRS
Presented at the National Institute for Recreation Inclusion Annual Conference, Austin, TX, September 2004

Assistive Technology in Education
- Eugenio Monasterio, MD
Presented at the Special Education Symposium, Richmond, VA, April 2004

Assistive Technology in Employment and Education
Eugenio Monasterio, MD
Presented to Virginia Rehabilitation Nurses Association, Richmond, VA, April 2004

Increasing Functional Programming Using Assistive Technology
Sarah Collins, CTRS
Presented at the National Institute for Recreation Inclusion of the National Recreation and Park Society, Palm Springs, CA, September 2005

Assistive Technology and Inclusion
Sarah Collins, CTRS
Presented at the National Institute for Recreation Inclusion Annual Conference, Austin, TX, September 2004

Assistive Technology in Education
Eugenio Monasterio, MD
Presented at the Special Education Symposium, Richmond, VA, April 2004

Assistive Technology in Employment and Education
Eugenio Monasterio, MD
Presented to Virginia Rehabilitation Nurses Association, Richmond, VA, April 2004

Increasing Functional Programming Using Assistive Technology
Sarah Collins, CTRS
Presented at the National Institute for Recreation Inclusion of the National Recreation and Park Society, Palm Springs, CA, September 2005

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
The ABCs of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Assessment and Treatment Across Home and School
Josie Castaldi, PhD, LCP
Presented at the second annual Wide Open Doors conference, Moseley, VA, May 2007

Child Development
Childhood Neurodevelopmental Disabilitites
Eugenio Monasterio, MD, FAAPMR; Jenna Brand, MSN, RN, CPNP; Gina Fowler, Med
Spring 2006 Va-LEND, March 29 & April 5, 2006

Preschool Development
Donna Purcell, PsyD
Presented at the Baptist Early Childhood Education Seminar, Richmond, VA, August 2004

Complex Disabilities

Training Engineering Students in the Special Needs of Children with Complex Disabilities
George H. Masiello, BSEET, Eugenio A. Monasterio, MD, Suzanne L. Stevens, PhD
Poster presentation given at the Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting, Tuscon, AZ, Feb. 2005

A Survey of Virginia Long Term Care Facilities’ Preparedness to Receive Young Adults with Complex Medical Needs
Link Elmore, MDiv, MS
Presented at Children’s Hospital of Richmond’s TCU Family Day, Richmond, VA, June 2007

Diabetes

Pediatric Update - Type 1 & Type 2 Diabetes
Mary Henck, RD, MS, CDE, Susan Turney, RN, CDE
Presented to Chesterfield County school nurses and clinic aides, Richmond, VA, September 2004

Early Intervention

Diversity and Multicultural Awareness in Early Childhood Services
Laura Allen, BSW; Joyce Carter, BS
Virginia’s Sixth Annual Early Childhood Conference “Shining Stars–Charting the Future for Today’s Children,” Virginia Beach, VA., July 2009

Community Inclusion: Real Life as a Provider of Part C Early Intervention Services
Sharon Sikes, MS
Virginia Commonwealth University, June 2006

An Introduction to Children’s Hospital’s Early Intervention Program
Sharon Sikes, MS, Kendall Lee, MPA
Presented to the Northside Partnership, Richmond, VA, July 2007

Education

Universal Design in Learning
Karol Green, M.Ed., Katie Woo, M.Ed.
Presented at Longwood University, Farmville, VA, March 24, 2010

Is Academic Performance in Mathematics Impacted by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)?
Deidra L. Griffin-Harry, M.Ed.
Poster presented at Va-LEND (Virginia Leadership in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities), Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, March 31, 2010

Communication Opportunities with AAC in a Preschool Setting
Katie Bobbitt, MS, OTR/L, Elizabeth J. Grinsell, MS, CCC-SLP
Presented at Henrico County Public Schools’ Preschool and Related Services Staff Development Day, Glen Allen, VA, September 2009

The Alternate Assessment: Benefits and Concerns
Ruth A. Sangiuliano, MSEd
Presented at the L.E.N.D. (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilitites) conference, Richmond, VA, March 2008

Ready Health Services for Children Birth to Age Five
Kendall Lee, MPA, Bethany Geldmaker, PNP, PhD, Vivian Mann, LCSW
Regional Forum for School Readiness, Virginia Commonwealth University, May 19, 2008

Securing Effective Educational Opportunities for Students with Chronic Illness
Frank W. Greenday, Med
Virginia Arthritis Foundation Conference, March 2006

What Students Need to Know About Accommodations
Frank W. Greenday, Med
Virginia Arthritis Foundation Conference, March 2006

Family-Centered Care

Talking to Children About Grief and Loss
Cathie Stivers, PhD, MDiv
Presented at the Clergy End-of-Life Education Program, Richmond, VA, September 2008

Multiple Modes of Ministry: Chaplaincy at Children’s Hospital
Cathie Stivers, PhD, MDiv
Care of the Medically-Fragile Child Conference, Louisville, KY, September 27-30, 2006

Feeding Disorders

Mealtime Miseries: Management of Complex Feeding Issues
Betsy Clawson, MS, PhD, LCP, Carol Elliott, OTR/L
Education Resources course, New York, April 2008, and New Hampshire, May 2008

Mealtime Misery: Strategies for Improving the Quality of a Child’s Feeding
Brandi Watts, MS, CCC-SLP
Presented at the 15th annual Virginia Occupational Therapy Association Multi-Disciplinary School System Symposium, Richmond, VA, May 2008

Mealtime Miseries: Management of Complex Feeding Issues
Betsy Clawson, PhD; Carol Elliott, OTR/L
Wake Area Health Education Center Fall 2006 Allied Health Continuing Education Series, Raleigh, NC, October 2, 2006 and Devos Medical Center, Grand Rapids, MI, November 4, 2006

A Multidisciplinary Approach to Nasogastric and Gastrostomy Tube Weaning
Nancy Thompson, MS, PNP, CPNP, IBCLC; Betsy Clawson, PhD; Amy Shelton, RD; Denise Madore, MS, RD, CSP, CNSD; Ted Williams, MD
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center Pediatric Dysphagia Series: Exploring the Brain Gut Feeding Connection, Cincinnati, OH, September 29-30, 2006

Help...My Baby Won’t Eat: Feeding a Baby Shouldn’t be this Hard
Betsy Clawson, PhD, LCP; Carol Elliott, OTR/L
28th annual Pediatric Primary Care Conference, July 2006

Feeding Milestones and More
Carol Elliott, OTR/L; Betsy Clawson, PhD, LCP
Virginia Commonwealth University, April 2006

Integration of Oral and Behavioral Interventions for Treatment of Pediatric Feeding Disorders
Betsy Clawson, PhD; Carol Elliott, OTR/L
Leo M. Croghan Conference on Developmental Disabilities, December 2005

From Feeding Tubes to Ice Cream Sundaes: Growth and Expansion of a Pediatric Feeding Program
Janice Burroughs, PT, Elizabeth Clawson, PhD, Martha Selden, PT
Presented at the Specialty Hospital Conference of the National Association of Children’s Hospitals and Related Institutions, Tampa, FL, February 2004

Integrating Specialized Services and Community Resources to Treat Children with Feeding Disorders
Betsy Clawson, PhD, LCP, Brenda Bosher, DTR
Virginia Department of Health, Division of WIC and Community Nutrition Services, Conference presentation, Richmond, VA, March 2005

Meal Time Misery: Strategies for Improving the Quality of your Child’s Feeding
Brandi Watts, MS, CCC-SLP; Betsy Clawson, MS, PhD, LCP
Presented at the Circle of Support conference, Fredericksburg, Va., November 3, 2007

Oral Motor and Behavioral Interventions for Children with Feeding difficulties - An Introduction to the Feeding Program at Children’s Hospital
Amber E. Bishop, MS, OTR/L
Presented at Skillbuilder’s Pediatric Occupational Therapy, Annandale, VA, January 2005

Outcome of Intensive Oral Motor and Behavioral Interventions for Treatment of Oral Dysphagia in Children with Spastic Diplegic Cerebral PalsyElizabeth Clawson, PhD, K. Palinski, Ted Williams, MD, Eugenio Monasterio, MD, Jacob Neufeld, MD, MSPH
Presented at the 41st Annual Educational Conference for the Association of Academic Physiatrists, Albuquerque, NM, February 2004

Outcome Of Intensive Oral Motor And Behavioral Interventions For Treatment Of Oral Outcome of Oral Motor and Behavioral Interventions for Oral Dysphagia in Children with Cerebral Palsy
Elizabeth Clawson, PhD, Nicole Irwin, MD
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Grand Rounds Presentation (April 2004) and Pediatric Grand Rounds Presentation (May 2004), Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, Richmond, VA

The Role of Psychology on a Pediatric Feeding Team
Elizabeth Clawson, PhD, Donna Purcell, PsyD
Presented at the Virginia Commonwealth University Psychology Clinical Forum, Richmond, VA, April 2004

Transdisciplinary Team Approach for Treatment of Children with Multifactorial Feeding Difficulties
Elizabeth Clawson, PhD, Nancy Thompson, MS, RN, CPNP, IBCLC, Carol Elliott, OTR/L
Presented at Beyond Assessment: The Team Approach to Nutrition and Feeding Interventions for Children with Special Needs Conference, Los Angeles, CA, May 2004

Hospital Administration

Grading Performance – Effectively Telling Your Story
Leslie Wyatt, RN, MS
Presented at the National Association of Children’s Hospitals and Related Institutions, Specialty Hospitals Annual Meeting, Nashville, TN, March 2009

Motion Analysis

Alternatives to KAFOs and Crutches in L4 Myelomeningocele: Thinking (Anatomically) Outside the Box
Kimberly Wesdock, PT, MS, PCS; George Masiello, BSEET; Susan Blair, MSPT; Chester Sharps, MD
12th Annual Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society Meeting, Springfield, Mass., April 2007

Dystonia and Spasticity in Cerebral Palsy: Expanding the Treatment Plan to Optimize Gait Efficiency
Kimberly Wesdock, PT, MS, PCS; George Masiello, BSEET; Susan Blair, MSPT; Chester Sharps, MD
12th Annual Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society Meeting, Springfield, Mass., April 2007

Sorting Out Dystonia and Spasticity in Cerebral Palsy Using 3-D Gait Analysis: Implications for Stiff-Knee Gait, Toe Walking and Rhizotomy Candidates
Eugene Monasterio, MD, FAAPMR; Kimberly Wesdock, PT, MS, PCS; Susan Blair, MSPT, Erin Rasnake, MSPT; George Masiello, BSEET; Chester Sharps, MD
Poster presentation at the 61st annual American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine meeting, Vancouver, Canada, October 10-13, 2007

Upper Limb Motion Analysis for Surgical Decision-Making in Brachial Plexus Palsy: A Challenging Case Study
Kimberly Wesdock, PT, MS, PCS; George Masiello, BSEET; Susan Blair, MSPT; Chester Sharps, MD
12th Annual Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society Meeting, Springfield, Mass., April 2007

Improving Hand Function in Childhood Scleroderma using Continuous Passive Motion
Kimberly A. Wesdock, PT, MS, PCS; Harry L. Gewanter, MD, FAAP, FACR; Sejal M. Shah, OTR/L; George H. Masiello, BSEET; Chester H. Sharps, MD
American College of Rheumatology/American Rheumatology Health Professions Annual Scientific Meeting, Washington, D.C., November 14, 2006

Validation of a Clinically Useful Kinematic Model for Upper Limb Motion Analysis in Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy and Brachial Plexus Palsy
Kimberly A. Wesdock, PT, MS, PCS; George Masiello, BSEET; Erin R. Rasnake, MSPT; Susan Blair, MSPT; Chester Sharps, MD
First Joint European Gait Meeting: European Society for Movement Analysis in Children and Adults and Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, September 2006

Brachial Plexus Birth Palsy: Pre- and Post-Operative Upper Limb Motion Analysis – A Case Report
Kimberly Wesdock, PT, MS, PCS; Christina Withers, PT, PCS; Erin B. Rasnake, MSPT; George Masiello, BSEET
Presented at the Virginia Physical Therapy Association 2005 Annual Conference, Portsmouth, VA, October 2005

Motion Analysis: Using Results to Get RESULTS
Kimberly A. Wesdock, PT, MS, PCS
Invited speaker, Virginia Physical Therapy Association Pediatric Special Interest Group: Annual Round Table, Richmond, VA, October 2004

Promotion of Fitness and Prevention of Secondary Complications in Children with Cerebral Palsy
Kimberly A. Wesdock, PT, MS, PCS
American Physical Therapy Pediatric Research Summit presentation, Alexandria, VA, October 2004

Upper Extremity Motion Analysis in Brachial Plexus Palsy
Kimberly A. Wesdock, PT, MS, PCS
Presented to Saleh Shenaq, MD, and the Brachial Plexus Clinic at Texas Children’s Hospital, Houston, TX, August 2004

Upper Extremity Motion Analysis in Cerebral Palsy
Kimberly A. Wesdock, PT, MS, PCS, Chester Sharps, MD, George Masiello, BSEET
Presented at the Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society 9th Annual Meeting, Lexington, KY, April 2004; the Virginia Orthopaedic Society 57th Annual Meeting, Norfolk, VA, May 2004; and the Pediatric Orthopaedic Symposium, St. Mary’s Hospital, Richmond, VA, May 2004

Nutrition

Childhood Nutrition
Amy Shelton, RD
Presented at All Aboard Child Development Center in Mechanicsville, VA, March 2005

Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Update
Kimberly Wesdock, PT, MS, PCS
Chesterfield County physical therapist inservice, Richmond, VA, January 2006

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (SCI, TBI, Spasticity, etc.)
Medical Issues in Pediatric Rehabilitation
Eugenio Monasterio, MD
Presented at St. Mary’s Hospital, Richmond, VA, May 2004

Neuroprosthetics in Spinal Cord Injury
Eugenio Monasterio, MD
Presented at Virginia Commonwealth University Spinal Cord Injury Symposium, Virginia Beach, VA, March 2004

Pediatric Issues in Spasticity
Eugenio Monasterio, MD
Presented at the Pediatric Orthopaedic Symposium, St. Mary’s Hospital, Richmond, VA, May 2004

Safety
Motor Vehicle Restraint Systems for the Pediatric Patient
Suzanne L. Stevens, PhD
Grand Rounds Presentation, Virginia Commonwealth University Department of Pediatrics, Richmond, VA, March 2005

Special Needs

Professional Relationships and the Role of Emotional Intelligence in Pediatric Long-term Care
Pat Anderson, RN, MS, CRRN
Navigating the Care of the Medically Fragile Child conference, Norfolk, VA, April 2008

Data Base of Adult Nursing Facilities in Virginia and their Ability to Provide Care to Medically Fragile Young Adults
Link Elmore, MDiv, MS
Poster presentation at the Navigating the Care of the Medically Fragile Child conference, Norfolk, VA, April 2008

Out and About, Traveling with Medically Fragile Children: Balancing Fun and Safety
Patricia Anderson, RN, CRRN; Hope Quesenberry, RRT/NPS
Care of the Medically-Fragile Child Conference, Louisville, KY, September 27-30, 2006

Special Education

Role of Physical, Occupational and Speech/Language Therapy in Pediatric Special Education Populations
Ryan Lockwood, MS, PT, CSCS
Presentations for University of Mary Washington Special Education Program, Fredericksburg, VA, January and February 2005

Spina Bifida

The Meaning of Quality of Life in Adolescents with Spina Bifida and their Parents
Kathleen J. Sawin, DNS, CPNP, FAAN; Timothy J. Brei, MD; Suzanne Stevens Rubin, PhD; Jacob A. Neufeld, MD, MSPH; Constance F. Buran, DNS, RN
50th anniversary scientific meeting of the Society for Research into Hydrocephalus and Spina Bifida, Cambridge, United Kingdom, August 30-September 2, 2006

Further Development of the Adolescent Self Management and Independence Scale: AMIS II
Constance F. Buran, DNS, RN; Timothy J. Brei, MD; Kathleen J. Sawin, DNS, CPNP, FAAN; Suzanne Stevens Rubin, PhD; Jacob A. Neufeld, MD, MSPH
50th anniversary scientific meeting of the Society for Research into Hydrocephalus and Spina Bifida, Cambridge, United Kingdom, August 30-September 2, 2006

Spina Bifida: Life after the NICU
Jenna Brand, MSN, RN, CPNP
Central Virginia Association of Neonatal Nurses Meeting, Richmond, VA, July 2006

Spina Bifida: Sexuality, Bladder & Bowel Issues
Jenna Brand, MSN, RN, CPNP
Presented at the Va-LEND (Virginia Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities) Interdisciplinary Educational Program, Richmond, VA, March & April 2004


Publications

Elliott, C.  Tell Us Your Story. In ADVANCE for Occupational Therapy Practitioners, 2006.

Clawson, B, Palinski, K, Elliott, C. Outcome of intensive oral motor and behavioral interventions for feeding difficulties in three children with Goldenhar Syndrome. Pediatric Rehabilitation. 2006; 9(1): 65-75.

Stevens P, Tidman S, Glasgow K. Pediatric habilitation. In: Gupta B ed. Autistic Spectrum Disorders in Children. New York, NY: Marcel Dekker; 2004: 199-218.

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