Managing the Neurological Patient Throughout the Lifespan
Managing patients with neurological conditions requires a comprehensive\, team-based approach across the lifespan. Individuals with neurological diagnoses present with a wide range of impairments and functional limitations\, from early developmental delays in childhood to complex medical and functional challenges in adulthood. The course of care may span acute\, subacute\, outpatient\, and community settings\, often requiring coordinated rehabilitation services to optimize outcomes and quality of life.
In this course\, participants will understand the collaborative roles of the interdisciplinary team in managing neurological patients from pediatrics through adulthood. The course describes pediatric neurodevelopment\, evaluation\, and intervention strategies\, as well as the management of post&ndash\;traumatic brain injury symptoms across the continuum of care. It also highlights the importance of community reintegration and resources to support long-term recovery.
Additionally\, the course explores strategies to improve patient motivation and engagement in rehabilitation\, emphasizing the translation of theory into clinical practice. The course further examines the relationship between neurological and orthopedic health\, underscoring its impact on functional progress. Lastly\, participants will engage in interdisciplinary discussion to enhance clinical reasoning and collaborative decision-making in the care of neurological patients.
Coffee\, Breakfast &\; Lunch will be provided onsite and served in the auditorium.
This is a live Hybrid event. The virtual option is held on Zoom\, and the in-person option is held at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital.
If you initially register to attend virtually but later decide to attend in person\, please email Amanda Rotondo to update your registration.
Continuing Education Credit
| PT/PTA CEH&rsquo\;s | 8.1 |
| OT/OTA CEH&rsquo\;s | 6.5 |
| SLP CEH&rsquo\;s | SLPs may self-submit to their state/professional association for Professional Development Hours (PDHs). |
CEH&rsquo\;s will be earned following the viewing of the presentation and subsequent submission of an evaluation form.
Day-of-Event Agenda &mdash\; June 14th
| Time | Session | Speaker(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 7:45 &ndash\; 8:00 AM | Registration | \; |
| 8:15 &ndash\; 8:30 AM | Introduction | \; |
| 8:30 &ndash\; 9:15 AM | From Cradle to College: Overview of Pediatric Neurodevelopment\, Evaluation\, and Treatment | Caroline Hickey &\; Maddy Seymour |
| 9:30 &ndash\; 10:45 AM | Post TBI Symptoms Managed through the Care Continuum | Leroy Lindsay |
| 11:00 &ndash\; 11:45 AM | Connecting to the Community | Karen Thomas |
| 12:00 &ndash\; 1:00 PM | Lunch Break | \; |
| 1:00 &ndash\; 1:30 PM | Panel Discussion | \; |
| 1:45 &ndash\; 2:45 PM | From Theory to Practice: Cultivating Motivation and Engagement in the Neurological Patient | Christine Roman &\; Jennifer Cunningham |
| 3:00 &ndash\; 3:45 PM | Joint Ventures: Why Your Neuro Patient&rsquo\;s Progress Depends on Orthopedic Health | Stephen Tran &\; Ryan Hui |
Speaker Details
 | Christine Roman\, PT\, DPT\, Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist Clinical Specialist &ndash\; Inpatient Rehab Unit\, NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital Christine is an APTA board certified neurological physical therapist serving as the Inpatient Rehab Unit Clinical Specialist at New York Presbyterian-Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. She has also treated adults in outpatient\, acute care\, and home health. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at SUNY Binghamton University and her combined Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences and Doctor of Physical Therapy degrees at SUNY Downstate. Christine&rsquo\;s current areas of clinical practice include medical and neurorehabilitation\, with focus on conditions such as stroke\, traumatic brain injury\, degenerative diseases\, and spinal cord injury. She is committed to empowering individuals of all ages and backgrounds to achieve their physical goals through personalized and holistic care\, evidence-based practice\, caregiver education\, and patient advocacy. |
 | Karen Thomas\, CBIST Senior Director of Programs\, BIANYS Karen Thomas is a graduate of SUNY Cortland and has been working in the Brain Injury field with BIANYS since 2005. As the Senior Director of Programs\, she oversees several statewide programs that advocate\, educate\, and support individuals with brain injury and their families including the FACTS Program\, Continuum of Care for Neuro Resource Facilitation\, and the Family Helpline. As a CBIST (Certified Brain Injury Specialist Trainer) with the Academy of Certified Brain Injury Specialists\, she conducts multiple training classes annually helping professionals prepare for their certification exam. Karen has presented at various conferences and participated in national research stakeholder groups with Mt. Sinai Medical Center as well as University of Washington as part of the BRITE study (Brain Injury Rehabilitation: Improving the Transition Experience) 5-year study\, The New HOPE CAB\, and the CAGE BH (Community Action Group for Enriched Brain Health). When she is not working\, she enjoys time with her family\, music\, nature\, cooking\, and kayaking. |
 | Leroy Lindsay\, M.D. Assistant Professor in Clinical Rehabilitation Medicine\, Weill Cornell Medical Center Dr. Leroy Lindsay received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Williams College. He obtained his medical degree from the University of Rochester. He completed his residency training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Rutgers-NJMS/Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation\, finishing his training in 2014. After his residency\, he completed a fellowship in Brain Injury Medicine and Neurorehabilitation at Georgetown University/MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital. Dr. Lindsay has been honored as Super Doctors New York Rising Star for the past several years\, which represents the top New York doctors in more than 30 specialties that have been fully licensed for 10 years or less. |
 | Jennifer Cunningham\, PT\, DPT\, Board-Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine (Physical Therapy)\, Director of Clinical Education &mdash\; Columbia University Irving Medical Center Jennifer Cunningham is an Assistant Professor and Director of Clinical Education at Columbia University and is a Board-Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist. Dr. Cunningham received her BS and DPT from Northeastern University. As a Physical Therapist for over 16 years she has treated patients throughout the continuum of care in acute and inpatient rehab settings. Dr. Cunningham served as the Site Coordinator of Clinical Education working to promote CI skill in clinical teaching while encouraging self-directed learning from students in the clinic. She has presented locally and nationally on topics related to clinical education and teaching. |
 | Caroline Hickey\, MS\, OTR/L Pediatric Occupational Therapist &mdash\; NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital Caroline Hickey received her bachelor&rsquo\;s and master&rsquo\;s degrees at the University of Scranton&rsquo\;s Occupational Therapy program with a minor in Psychology in 2020. She has been working with pediatric patients and their families in Brooklyn since early 2021\, and currently practices as a staff OT at NYP Brooklyn. When joining the team in December 2024\, she was the first pediatric outpatient occupational therapist and enjoys contributing to the growth of the program and department. She also has experience with adult inpatient rehabilitation\, primarily on brain injury and general orthopedic units. Her passion lies in pediatric infant treatment and early detection of cerebral palsy in children under 1 year of age\, and she is grateful for the opportunity to share about this topic. Caroline is also involved with the West Africa Village for Children therapist volunteer group providing pediatric therapy care in Sierra Leone and enjoys hosting weekly parent education and infant development courses in her neighborhood. |
 | Stephen Tran\, PT\, DPT NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital Stephen works in an outpatient clinic specializing in neurologic\, vestibular\, and pulmonary physical therapy. As a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy\, he is constantly searching for ways to improve his care and maximize outcomes for his patients. When he isn&rsquo\;t in the clinic\, he can usually be found napping on the couch with his dog. |
 | Maddy Seymour\, MS\, CCC-SLP NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital Maddy Seymour received her BA in Linguistics from University of Maryland\, post-baccalaureate BS in Speech and Hearing Sciences at the University of Washington\, and MS in Speech\, Language\, and Hearing Sciences from the University of Arizona. She completed her clinical fellowship in medical speech-language pathology at the Tibor Rubin Veterans Affairs Hospital in Long Beach\, California. Maddy currently practices as a staff SLP at NYP Brooklyn Methodist\, where she is a &ldquo\;jack of all trades\,&rdquo\; working with patients across the lifespan in both acute and outpatient settings\, covering the full scope of communication and swallowing disorders. Additionally\, she continues to serve veterans by providing SLP coverage at the New Jersey Veterans Affairs Healthcare System. |
 | Ryan Hui\, PT\, DPT Senior Physical Therapist &mdash\; Outpatient Rehabilitation\, NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital Ryan Hui is the PT Senior of the outpatient rehabilitation clinic at NYP-BMH. He evaluates and treats patients with all varieties of neurological pathology and motor dysfunctions including stroke\, Parkinson&rsquo\;s disease\, traumatic brain injury\, multiple sclerosis\, functional neurological disorders\, vestibular pathologies\, and general imbalance. He oversees and develops the neurological rehab program through clinical mentorship\, program development\, and collaboration with interdisciplinary team members. When he&rsquo\;s not doing work\, he enjoys watching movies and teaching people how to play table tennis. |