Date Presented 03/26/20 This study determined the predictive validity of the total number of errors (i.e., adjustment to stimuli errors and gap-acceptance errors) made in either residential, suburban, city, or highway environments on drivers with MS failing (versus passing) the University of Western Ontario on-road assessment. Study findings indicate that quantifying the total number of errors made in suburban and city environments may help determine failing versus passing outcomes for drivers with MS. Primary Author and Speaker: Sarah Krasniuk Contributing Authors: Sherrilene Classen, Sarah Morrow

Date Presented 03/28/20 This study examined reliability and validity of the WCPA, an assessment of EF. Participants were 300 college students. Performance on two levels of the WCPA was compared to other EF measures and between students with and without learning differences. There were small–moderate correlations between tests with Level II and no differences between students with and without learning differences, necessitating a more challenging version of the WCPA. Primary Author and Speaker: Eddie Chu Additional Authors and Speakers: Rashelle Nagata, Margaret Goodfellow, Katherine Tao, Ria Mehta, Sharon Cermak Contributing Authors: Patricia Tobey, Cheryl Vigen

Date Presented 03/28/20 Although there are various measurements of self-efficacy, most of them are disease-specific or not specifically aimed at measuring symptom management. PROMIS self-efficacy can examine the current level of confidence in managing symptoms for patients with chronic conditions. We used Rasch analysis to examine the psychometrics of the PROMIS self-efficacy for managing symptoms. Clinicians can evaluate their patients’ self-efficacy for symptom management and provide evidence-based treatments. Primary Author and Speaker: Jaewon Kang Contributing Authors: Sergio Romero

Date Presented 03/28/20 The effects of human dissection on OT course grades were investigated between face-to-face and hybrid OT students. The researchers found that course grades were higher for students with hybrid learning who did not complete dissection as compared to those who were able to dissect with face-to-face learning. This information may assist OT programs in deciding whether or not to include cadaver dissection curricula. Primary Author and Speaker: Olivia Lafrenz Additional Authors and Speakers: Ashley Lucht, Alexis Banks Contributing Authors: Kathy Lemley, Reivian Berrios Barillas

Date Presented 03/28/20 Investigators compared moral reasoning between OT and physical therapy students and practitioners with the Defining Issues Test-2. Investigators found a significant difference in consolidated (set) versus transitional (forming) patterns of moral reasoning in practitioners versus students. The difference occurred between second-year students and practitioners, suggesting fieldwork experiences enhanced moral reasoning patterns. Implications include providing ethics education support during fieldwork experiences. Primary Author and Speaker: Brenda Howard Additional Authors and Speakers: Cheyenne Kern, Olivia Milliner, Lindsey Newhart, Sarah Burke

Date Presented 03/28/20 More than half of all surgical patients are age 65 and older, and research suggests that a majority of these patients will require post-acute-care rehabilitation services (PAC). Despite growing healthcare costs, characteristics influencing PAC needs in the elderly abdominal-surgery population are not well studied. This project aims to describe discharge trends, as well as factors related to requiring placement at a skilled-nursing facility in the elderly abdominal-surgery population. Primary Author and Speaker: Erika Dobson Contributing Authors: Hailey Zanette, Rebecca Julian

Date Presented 03/28/20 This study examines the impact of cognition and communication on participation for people with aphasia (PWA). For participation in communication and cognitive-intensive activities among PWA, a modest amount of variance is accounted for by cognition and communication ability. Cognition is a significant independent predictor of participation in communication and cognitive-intensive activities for PWA. To facilitate community re-integration for PWA, OTs must consider internal and external factors. Primary Author and Speaker: Madelyn Girardi Additional Authors and Speakers: Lisa Tabor Connor Contributing Authors: Marjorie Nicholas

Date Presented 03/26/20 This longitudinal study examined the factors associated with participation in meaningful activities following breast cancer. The findings emphasized the participation restrictions women face, even six years after diagnosis, in activities with high physical demands. Also, associations between participation and physical and cognitive symptoms were found. The findings highlight the need and were the basis for developing a unique, occupation-based intervention following breast cancer. Primary Author and Speaker: Khawla Loubani Contributing Authors: Naomi Schreuer, Uzi Milman

Date Presented 03/26/20 Children with ASD participated less frequently in a fewer number of activities than children with typical development. However, children with ASD had more enjoyment and school and community participation than children with typical development. OTs should evaluate and support participation for all children. Primary Author and Speaker: Noor Ismael Additional Authors and Speakers: Ala’a Jaber Contributing Authors: Khader Al Mhdawi

Date Presented 03/28/20 This paper uses confirmatory factor analysis to assess the hypothesis that tactile defensiveness in children with ASD can be separated into two distinct factors based on whether stimulation is initiated by the child or by external sources. Model fit was good using standard fit measures, suggesting that the level of control over stimuli should be considered when addressing functioning in daily life. Primary Author and Speaker: Kathryn Williams Contributing Authors: John Sideris, Grace Baranek

Date Presented 03/26/20 Cancer is a chronic disease that impacts function, and OT can help these individuals re-engage in meaningful occupations. This exploratory study evaluated occupational performance challenges identified by women impacted by cancer and their relationship to demographics. Results showed that challenges were identified in all areas of occupation and that age, race, and medications did not impact occupational challenges, highlighting a need for OT to intervene in this population across demographics. Primary Author and Speaker: Hannah Goldberg-O’Neil Additional Authors and Speakers: Colleen Maher, Rochelle Mendonca

Date Presented 03/26/20 This study conducted a program evaluation survey of an equine-assisted activities and therapy (EAAT) program to gain a deeper understanding of participants’ experiences, thoughts, beliefs, and judgments about progress with occupational performance goals and overall satisfaction. Evidence obtained through this study can be used by stakeholders including OT practitioners to better understand possible benefits from participating in an EAAT program and inform future programming. Primary Author and Speaker: David LeVan Additional Authors and Speakers: Katherine Kiss, Jessica Gaffney, Alexandra LaDuke, Lauren Flint Contributing Authors: Anna Lacy

Date Presented 03/26/20 Culture plays an important role in daily life and is expressed in family and educational values and practices. This study examined the impact of culture and gender on children’s participation in preschool activities. One hundred twenty children from two subcultural groups were observed. A significant gender and culture interaction effect was found in play and social areas. These findings suggest that cultural values may influence gender expectations, as well as children’s participation in daily activities. Primary Author and Speaker: Anat Golos Additional Authors and Speakers: Naomi Weintraub

Date Presented 03/27/20 STEP is a novel infant motor skills test that is an efficient developmental assessment for preterm infants. STEP scores are related to MRS metabolite N-acetylaspartate (NAA) and multiple white matter (WM) tract fractional anisotropy (FA) values. Neuroimaging data in a model with STEP scores strongly predict 12-month Bayley outcomes. Performance on the STEP relates to CNS structural and metabolic integrity, and combining neuroimaging with STEP assessment can predict long-term motor development. Primary Author and Speaker: Patty Coker-Bolt Additional Authors and Speakers: Hannah Haskins, Hunter Moss, Shelby Davis, Amy Reiner, Dorothea Jenkins

Date Presented 03/28/20 Studies have reported high prevalence of children with TS having difficulties in academic performance. The exact mechanism contributing to poor academic performance is not known. Circumstantial evidence suggests children with TS experience challenges in handwriting that may be attributed to their tics. The purpose of this study was to examine the link between TS and handwriting in children. Primary Author and Speaker: Hon Yuen Additional Authors and Speakers: Karmen Mitchell, Heather Simpson

Date Presented 03/27/20 The current guideline criteria for diagnosing people with PD with MCI include neuropsychological tests to assess cognitive functioning. Assessments that reflect real-life confrontations can identify functional cognitive decline. OTs can contribute in implementing evaluations and developing performance-based interventions to promote daily life performance and quality of life and prevent the onset of increased disability. Primary Author and Speaker: Sonya Meyer Additional Authors and Speakers: Sara Rosenblum Contributing Authors: Netta Gemerman, Lilia Mentzer, Ariella Richardson, Simon Israeli-Korn, Vered Livneh, Tsvia Fay Karmon, Tal Nevo, Gilad Yahalom, Sharon Hassin-Baer

Date Presented 03/26/20 This study explored the feasibility of using wearable activity monitors in people with mild cognitive impairment and correlations between the activity monitor data and self-reported physical activity and functional measures. Primary Author and Speaker: John Rider Contributing Authors: Haehyun Lee, Jason Longhurst, Merrill Landers

Date Presented 03/26/20 OTs often struggle to target toilet training in interventions, as there is currently no verifiable means to measure progress of the tasks associated with mastering the activities of daily living of toileting and toilet hygiene. This makes the pragmatics of reimbursement and goal writing difficult for many therapists. The purpose of this study is to validate an instrument that measures the developmental progression of toilet-training skills among children with autism spectrum disorder ages two to six years old. Primary Author and Speaker: Samantha Souza Additional Authors and Speakers: Lauren Little

Date Presented 03/26/20 Transition-age youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities experience key educational disparities when compared to peers without disabilities due to stigma regarding their abilities, a lack of opportunities, and a lack of adequate accommodations in higher education. This session presents survey data gathered to inform development of a postsecondary IHE program on a university campus and to define the role of OT in IHE. Primary Author and Speaker: Meghan Blaskowitz Additional Authors and Speakers: Alia Pustorino-Clevenger, Rachel Carretta, Morgan Cargiulo, Jayme Kraft

Date Presented 03/28/20 The purpose was to elucidate factors—specifically mobility, behavior, and travel attitudes—that mediate between personal characteristics and participation in out-of-home activities of the elderly. Driving was found to be a major mediator between personal characteristics (e.g., age and education) and participation. The findings demonstrated the multidimensional nature of participation and emphasize the role of OTs in assessing mobility behaviors and travel attitudes of the elderly. Primary Author and Speaker: Rachel Kizony Contributing Authors: Pnina Plaut, Dalit Shach-Pinsly, Shlomit Rotenberg, Naomi Schreuer