poster presentation

2024 Iowa LEND Research Poster Symposium

The 2024 Research Poster Symposium took place Tuesday, April 30. Scroll down to learn about the trainees and their research projects. Click on the images of the posters to download an accessible pdf of each. 

2023 LEND cohort

Front row, above, left to right: Nathan Albano, Janessa Klein, Carolyn Burchfield, Amelia DeRynck, Marisa Ascencio, Jorg Westermann, Amira Khalafalla, Pammie Quintero Rodriguez, Ethan Jones, Jonathan Milligan, Allie Bonagura, Mary Howk, Ashley Augustine, Benjamin Smith

Second row, above, left to right: Lauren Lavin, Kelly Thomas, Karianna Holte, Kaitlynn Harvey, Ted Rico, Uzair Ahmad, Michaela Mathews, Nick Hofmaier, Rohit Nair, Ryan Spence, Emily Puetz, Teresa Whiteaker

Research Posters

Origin & Development of Neurodiversity

Nathan Albano, Community/Self-Advocacy

Project Summary

Nathan Albano research poster
 

Mental Health Disparities in Rural Communities

Marisa Ascencio, Medicine/Psychiatry; Ashley Augustine, Social Work; Mary Howk, Audiology

Project Summary

Ascencio et al research poster

 

Evidence-Based Factors for Effective Reunification of Children and Dependent Adults

Emilia Bendler, Social Work; Kari Holte and Kelly Thomas, Health Administration; and Lauren Lavin, Public Health

Project Summary

Emilia Bendler, Social Work; Kari Holte and Kelly Thomas, Health Administration; and Lauren Lavin, Public Health research poster

 

Maternal Disability, Health Outcomes & Interventions: A review of the literature

Allie Bonagura, Public Health; Emily Puetz, Nursing; Jorg Westermann, PhD, Family; Teresa Whiteaker, Nursing

Project Summary

Allie Bonagura, Public Health; Emily Puetz, Nursing; Jorg Westermann, PhD, Family; Teresa Whiteaker, Nursing research poster

 

Training in Augmentative and Alternative Communication for Professionals in Educational Settings: A Review of the Literature, Family Perspectives & Ideas to Bridge the Knowledge Gap

Carolyn Burchfield and Janessa Klein, Speech-Language Pathology; and Amira Khalafalla, Family

Project Summary

Carolyn Burchfield and Janessa Klein, Speech-Language Pathology; and Amira Khalafalla, Family research poster

 

Survey Measures on Experiences of Students with Disabilities

Amelia DeRynck, Education/Self-Advocacy; Jonathan Milligan, Education; Pammie Rodriguez, Self-Advocacy

Project Summary

Amelia DeRynck, Education/Self-Advocacy; Jonathan Milligan, Education; Pammie Rodriguez, Self-Advocacy research poster

 

ADHD & Bipolar Disorder

Ethan Jones, Self-Advocacy: Frequency, Treatments & Impact

Project Summary

Ethan Jones research poster

 

A Systematic Review of Cultural Differences in the Implementation of Manualized Evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Regarding Social-emotional Development

Iris Rivera, MSW, Clinical Psychology Intern; Zuleyka Rodríguez, Counseling Psychology; Benjamin Smith, School Psychology

Project Summary

Iris Rivera, MSW, Clinical Psychology Intern; Zuleyka Rodríguez, Counseling Psychology; Benjamin Smith, School Psychology

 

Pediatric and General Dentist Attitudes toward Transitioning Care for Adolescents with Special Health Care Needs

Rohit Nair, BDS, MDS

Project Summary

Rohit Nair research poster

 

Auditory and Visual Feedback Differentially Modulate Feedforward and Feedback Learning During a Novel Upper Extremity Task 

Ryan Spence, Physical Therapy

Project Summary

Ryan Spence research poster

 

Pediatric Dentistry

Trainees' Experience with a Poverty Simulation

Sarah Beck, DDS

Project Summary

Sarah Beck research poster

 

Reasons for Failed General Anesthesia Pediatric Dental Procedure

Anna Price, DDS

Project Summary

Anna Price research poster

 

Mouthguard Use by School-Aged Children: A Survey

Elizabeth Skotowski, DDS

Project Summary

Elizabeth Skotowski research poster

 

Check out previous research presented by ILEND Trainees: