Publications & Presentations


Sharon A. Cermak
 EdD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Professor

Department of Occupational Therapy
http://people.bu.edu/cermak/ 

 


PUBLICATIONS:

Gal, E., & Cermak, S. Sensory and motor issues and intervention. In Gabriels & Hill (Eds.), Autism: Beyond early intervention. New York: Guilford. (under contract)

Lin, S., Cermak, S., Coster, W., & Miller, L. Sensory integration, sensory modulation, and growth predictors of attention and behavioral difficulties in post-institutionalized adopted children. In preparation.

Maier, A., Liao, T.J., Cermak, S., & Katz, N. (in preparation). Performance of post-stroke individuals on different tests of neglect.

Yu, W-H., Cermak, S., & Meng. L-F. The use of the Dynamic Occupational Therapy Cognitive Assessment for Children (DOTCA-Ch) in Taiwan: A pilot study. Submitted for publication  Physical and Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics.

Miller, L., Anzalone, M., Lane, S., Cermak, S., & Osten, B. Typology and terminology of sensory integration. American Journal of Occupational Therapy (under editorial review).

Miller, L.C., Chan, W., Litvinova, A., Rubin, C., Tirella, L., Cermak, S. et al. (in press). Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders in children residing in Russian orphanages: A phenotypic study. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research.

Ben-Sasson, A., Roberts, K., & Cermak, S. (accepted for publication). Gestural representation in children with high functioning autism.

Cermak, S., & Mitchell, T. (2006). Sensory integration. In R. McCauley  & M. Fey (Eds.), Treatment of language disorders in children (pp. 435-470). Baltimore, MD: Brookes Publishing. (invited chapter)

Cermak, S., & Osborne, P. (2006). Occupational therapy. In I.L. Rubin & AC.Crocker (Eds). Medical care for children and adults with developmental disabilities (2nd ed., pp. 521-534). Baltimore, MD: Brookes Publishing. (invited chapter).

Osborne, P., & Cermak, S. (2006). Physical therapy. In I.L. Rubin & AC.Crocker(Eds). Medical care for children and adults with developmental disabilities (2nd ed.,  pp. 534-541). Baltimore, MD: Brookes Publishing. (invited chapter).

Cermak, S. (2005). Perceptual functions of the hand. In A. Henderson & C. Pehoski (Eds.), Hand function in the child (2nd ed., pp. 63-88). Rockville, MD: American Occupational Therapy Association.

Miller, L., Lane, S., Cermak, S., Anzaone, M., & Osten, B. (2005). Regulatory-sensory processing disorders in the children. In S. Greenspan (Ed.). Interdisciplinary Council on Developmental and Learning Disorders (ICDL) Diagnostic manual or infancy and early childhood (ICDL-DMIC). Bethesda, MD: Interdisciplinary Council on Developmental and Learning Disorders

Lin, S., Cermak, S., Coster, W., & Miller, L. (2005). The relation between length of institutionalization and sensory integration in children adopted from Eastern Europe. American Journal of Occupational Therapy. 59, 139-147.

Daunhauer, L.A., Bolton, A., & Cermak, S.A. (2005). Time-use patterns of young children institutionalized in Eastern Europe. OTJR: Occupation, Participation, and Health, 25, 33-40.


Cermak, S. (2005). Cognitive rehabilitation of children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.In N. Katz (Ed.), Cognition and occupation across the lifespan: Models for intervention in occupational therapy (2nd ed.)(pp. 277-302). Bethesda, MD: American Occupational Therapy Association.

Marr, D., Cermak, S., Cohn, S., & Henderson, A. (2004). The relationship between fine-motor play and fine-motor skill. NHSA Dialog, 7(1), 84-96.

Miller, L., Cermak, S.A., Lane, S., Anzalone, M., & Koomar, J. (2004, Summer). Position statement on terminology related to sensory integration dysfunction. SI Focus,  pp. 6-8.

Chen, H-F., Tickle-Degnen, L., & Cermak, S.A. (2003). The treatment effectiveness of top-down approaches for children with Developmental Coordination Disorder: A meta-analysis. Journal of Occupational Therapy Association, R.O.C., 21, 16-28.

Kadlec, M.B. & Cermak, S. (2002). Activity level, organization, and social-emotional behaviors in post-institutionalized children. Adoption Quarterly. 6(2), 43-57.

Marr, D., Cermak, S., Cohn, E.S., & Henderson, A. (2003). Fine motor activities in Head Start and kindergarten classrooms. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 57(5), 550-557.

Marr, D., & Cermak, S. (2002). Predicting handwriting performance of early elementary students with the Developmental Test of Visual-Motor Integration. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 95, 661-669.

Marr, D., & Cermak, S. (2002). Consistency of handwriting in early elementary students. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 57,161-167.


Reeves, G., & Cermak, S. (2002). Developmental dyspraxia. In A. Bundy, E. Murray, & S. Lane (Eds.), Sensory integration: Theory and practice (pp. 71-100).  Philadelphia: F.A. Davis.

Cermak, S., & Larkin, D. (2002). Developmental coordination disorder. Albany, N.Y.: Delmar Thompson Learning.

Cermak, S.A., Gubbay, S.S., & Larkin, D. (2002).  What is developmental coordination disorder? In S.A. Cermak & D. Larkin (Eds.), Developmental coordination disorder (pp. 2-22).  Albany, N.Y.: Delmar Thompson Learning.


Cermak, S.A.& Larkin, D. (2002).  Families as partners.  In S.A. Cermak & D. Larkin (Eds.), Developmental coordination disorder (pp. 200-208). Albany, N.Y.: Delmar Thompson Learning.

Larkin, D. & Cermak, S.A (2002).  Issues in identification and assessment of developmental coordination disorder. In S.A. Cermak & D. Larkin (Eds.), Developmental coordination disorder (pp.86-102). Albany, N.Y.: Delmar Thompson Learning.

Cermak, S. (2001).The effects of deprivation on processing, play, and praxis. In S. Roley, E. Blanche, & R. Schaaf (Eds.), Understanding the nature of sensory integration with diverse populations (pp. 385-408).  USA: Therapy Skill Builders.

Marr, D., & Cermak, S. (2001). Consistency of handwriting development in the early elementary years: A literature review. Israel Journal of Occupational Therapy, 10, E109-129.

Marr, D., Windsor, M.M., & Cermak, S. (2001). Handwriting readiness: Locatives and visuomotor skills in the kindergarten year. Early Childhood Research & Practice, 3. http://ecrp.uiuc.edu/v3n1/marr.html Retrieved May 5, 2002.

Cohn, E., & Cermak, S. (1998). Including the family perspective in sensory integration outcomes research. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 52 (7), 540-546.

Cermak, S., & Cohn, E. (1998).  Book review: Bright Futures: Guidelines for Health Supervision of Infants, Children, and Adolescents. Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics.

Cermak, S., & Groza, V. (1998). Sensory integration in post-institutionalized children: Implications for social workers. Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal, 15(1), 5-37.

Chen, C., & Cermak, S. (1998).  The Rey Osterrieth Complex Figure: A process oriented test.  Israel Journal of Occupational Therapy, 7 (2), E23-44.

Katz, N., Cermak, S., & Shamir, Y. (1998).  Unilateral neglect in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 86, 539-550.

Cermak, S. (1997). Book Review: Neuroimaging: A window to the neurological foundations of learning and behavior in children. Physical and Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics, 17 (4), 77-78.

Cermak, S., & Rieber, J. (1997). Social skills in children with learning disabilities. Occupational Therapy in Mental Health, 13 (4), 1-24.

Katz, N., Champagne, D., & Cermak, S. (1997). Comparison of the performance of younger and older adults on three versions of a puzzle reproduction task. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 51, 562-568.

Cermak, S., & Daunhauer, L. (1997). Sensory processing in the post-institutionalized child. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 51, 500-507.

Cermak, S., & Lin, K. C. (1997). Assessment of visual perception in the adult. In J. Van Deusen & D. Brundt (Eds.), Assessment in physical and occupational therapy (pp. 302-333). Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders.

Annes, G., Katz, N., & Cermak, S. (1996). Comparison of younger and older healthy American adults on the Loewenstein Occupational Therapy Cognitive Assessment. Occupational Therapy International, 3, 157-173.       

Berger Rainville, E., Cermak, S., & Murray, E. (1996). Supervision and consultation services for pediatric occupational therapists. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 50(9), 725-731.

Miller, A., Cermak, S., Grill, M., & Morse, B. (1996). Fetal alcohol syndrome and fetal alcohol effects: Diagnosis, developmental implications and intervention. Israel Journal of Occupational Therapy, 5(3), E167-184.

Lin, K. C., Cermak, S., Kinsbourne, M., & Trombly, C. (1996). Effects of left-sided movements on line bisection in unilateral neglect. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, 2(5), 404-411.

Szkult, S., Cermak, S., & Henderson, A. (1995). Learning disabilities. In D. Umphred (Ed.), Neurological rehabilitation (3rd. ed., pp. 312-359). New York: Mosby.

York, C., & Cermak, S. (1995). Visual perception and praxis in adults with stroke. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 49(6) 543-550.

Cermak, S., Katz, N., McGuire, E., Peralta, C., Maser-Flanagan, V., & Greenbaum, S. (1995). Performance of American and Israeli individuals with CVA on the Loewenstein Occupation Therapy Cognitive Assessment (LOTCA). American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 49(6), 500-506.

Stilwell, J., & Cermak, S. (1995). Perceptual functions of the hand. In A. Henderson & C. Pehoski (Eds.), The development of hand skills in children (pp. 55-80). New York: Mosby.

Cermak, S., (1994). Romanian children demonstrate sensory defensiveness. Attachments. Evergreen, CO.

Cermak, S., & Lin, K. (1994). The assessment of unilateral neglect in individuals with right CVA.  Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation, 10(2), 42-55.

Chen-Sea, M. J., Cermak, S., & Henderson, A. (1993). Performance of normal Chinese adults and right CVA patients on the Random Chinese Word Cancellation Test. The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 3, 239-249.

Tseng, M. H., & Cermak, S. (1993). Perceptual-motor and ergonomic factors in handwriting.  American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 47, 919-926.

Chen-Sea, M. J., Henderson, A., & Cermak, S. (1993). Patterns of visual spatial inattention and their functional significance in stroke patients. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 74, 355-359.

Cermak, S. (1992). Sharon Cermak reports on sensory integration in Israel. Sensory Integration Quarterly, 20(4), 7-8.

McHale, K., & Cermak, S. (1992). Fine motor activities in elementary school: Preliminary findings and provisional implications for children with fine motor problems. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 46(10), 898-903. 

Cermak, S., & Murray, E. (1992). Nonverbal learning disabilities in the adult framed in the model of human occupation. In E. Katz (Ed.), Cognitive approaches in occupational therapy (pp. 258-291). Andover, MA: Andover Medical Publishers. 

Cermak, S. (1992). Sensory integration with the adult: Application and misapplication. Israel Journal of Occupational Therapy, 1(3), E57-E74.

Cermak, S., & Murray, E. (1992). The adult with learning disabilities: Where do all the children go? Work, 2(2), 41-47.

Cermak, S., Eimon, M., Eimon, P., & Hartwell, A. (1991). Constructional abilities in persons with chronic schizophrenia. Occupational Therapy in Mental Health, 11(4), 21-39.

Tseng, M. H., & Cermak, S. (1991). Assessing handwriting in children. Sensory Integration Quarterly, XIX(4), 1-6.

Lin, K. C., & Cermak, S. (1991). Cognitive-perceptual intervention in post stroke patients with unilateral neglect: An annotated bibliography. Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics, 10(1), 63-79.

Henderson, A., Cermak, S., Coster, W., Murray, E., Trombly, C., & Tickle-Degnen, L. (1991). The Issue Is: Occupational Science is multidimensional. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 45(4), 370-372.

Cermak, S. (1991). Book review: Children's Psychological Testing. Physical and Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics, 11(2), 83-85 .

Cermak, S., & Murray, E. (1991). The validity of the constructional subtests of the Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 45(6), 539-543.

Cermak, S., Trombly, C., Hausser, J., & Tiernan, A. (1991). Effects of lateralized tasks on unilateral neglect after right cerebral vascular accident. Occupational Therapy Journal of Research, 11(5), 271-291.

Cermak, S. (1991). Somatosensory dyspraxia. In A. Fisher, E. Murray, & A. Bundy (Eds.), Sensory integration: Theory and practice (pp. 137-170). Philadelphia: F.A. Davis.

Cermak, S., Trimble, H., Lebby, M., Kinsbourne, M., Coryell, J., & Drake, C. (1991). The persistence of motor deficits in older students with learning disabilities. Japanese Journal of Sensory Integrative Dysfunction, 2, 17-31.

Cermak, S., Trimble, H., Coryell, J., & Drake, C. (1990). Bilateral motor coordination in adolescents with and without learning disabilities. Physical and Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics, 10(1), 5-18.

Cermak, S., & Henderson, A. (1990). The efficacy of sensory integration procedures. Part II. Sensory Integration Quarterly, XVIII(1), 1-5, 17.

Murray, E., Cermak, S., & O'Brien, V. (1990). The relationship between form and space perception, constructional abilities, and clumsiness in children. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 44(7), 623-628.

Cermak, S., & Henderson, A. (1990). Learning disabilities. In D. Umphred (Ed.), Neurological rehabilitation (2nd ed.) (pp. 283-331). New York: Mosby.

Goodgold-Edwards, S., & Cermak, S. (1990). Integrating motor control and motor learning concepts with neuropsychological perspectives on apraxia and developmental dyspraxia. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 44, 431-439. 

Cermak, S., Morris, M., & Koomar, J. (1990). Praxis on verbal command and imitation. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 44(7), 641-645.

Witt, A., Cermak, S., & Coster, W. (1990). Body part identification in 1 to 2 year old children.   American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 44(2), 147-153.

Cermak, S., & Henderson, A. H. (1989). The efficacy of sensory integration procedures. Part I. Sensory Integration Quarterly, 17(3), 1-5.

Fetters, L., Fernandez, B., & Cermak, S. (1989). The relationship of proximal and distal components in the development of reaching. Journal of Human Movement Studies, 17, 001-015.

Cermak, S., & Hausser, J. (1989). The Behavioral Inattention Test for unilateral neglect: A critical review. Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics, 7(3), 43-53.

Cermak, S. (1989). Norms and scores. In L. Miller (Ed.), Developing standardized tests/Physical and occupational therapy in pediatrics. New York: Haworth Press.

Cermak, S. (1989). Evaluation of sensory integrative therapy. Sensory Integrative Theory and Research (Japanese Association for the Study of Sensory Integrative Research), 6, 137-156.

Magalhaes, L., Koomar, J., & Cermak, S. (1989). Bilateral motor coordination in 5-to 9-year-old children: A pilot study. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 43(7), 437-443.

Cermak, S. (1988). Assessment of sensory integrative dysfunction: A researcher's perspective.  Sensory Integration Special Interest Section Newsletter, 11(4), 1-3.

Cermak, S. (1988). The relationship between attention deficit and sensory integration disorders.  Part 2: Treatment. Sensory Integration Special Interest Section Newsletter, 11(3), 3-4.

Cermak, S. (1988). The relationship between attention deficit and sensory integration disorders. Part 1: Theory. Sensory Integration Special Interest Section Newsletter, 11(2), 1-4.

Cermak, S. (1988). Sensible integration. American Journal on Mental Retardation, 92, 413-414.

Lennox, L., Cermak, S., & Koomar, J. (1988). Praxis and gesture comprehension in 4, 5, and 6 year olds. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 42(2), 99-104.

O'Brien, V., Cermak, S., & Murray, E. (1988). The relationship between visual-perceptual motor abilities and clumsiness in children with and without learning disabilities. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 42(6), 359-363.

Cermak, S., & Murray, E. (1987). Book review: Neuropsychology of learning disabilities:  Essentials of subtype analysis. Physical and Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics, 7(3), 109-110.

Dietz, J., Parham, D., Cermak, S., Gillette, N., Nelson, D., & Ottenbacher, K. (1987). Research. Proceedings of the Occupational Therapy for Maternal and Child Health Conferences. Volume 1. Leadership, Practice, Research. Santa Monica, CA. January 13-15, 1986.

Francis, E., & Cermak, S. (1987). Comparison of two subtests of the Bay Area Functional Performance Evaluation. Occupational Therapy in Mental Health, 7(4), 99-114.

Hung, S., Fisher, A., & Cermak, S. (1987). The performance of learning disabled and normal young men on the test of visual-perceptual skills. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 41(12), 790-797.

MacWhinney, K., Cermak, S., & Fisher, A. (1987). Body part identification in 1 to 4 year old children. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 41(7), 454-459.

Menken, C., Cermak, S., & Fisher, A. (1987). Evaluating the visual-perceptual skills of children with cerebral palsy. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 41(10), 646-651.

Cermak, S. (1986-1987). Clinic-university collaboration: A winning team. Sensory Integration International News, 14(4), 1-2.

Atwood, R., & Cermak, S. (1986). Crossing the midline as a function of distance from midline.  American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 40, 685-690.

Cermak, S., Ward, E., & Ward, L. (1986). The relationship between articulation disorders and motor coordination in children. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 40, 546-550.

Watemberg, J., Cermak, S., & Henderson, A. (1986). Right-left discrimination in blind and sighted children. Physical and Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics, 6, 7-19.

Cermak, S., & Henderson, A. (1985). Chapter 9: Learning disabilities. In D. Umphred (Ed.), Neurological rehabilitation (pp.207-248). New York: Mosby.

Cermak, S. (1985). Developmental dyspraxia. In E. Roy (Ed.), Advances in psychology: Volume 23:  Neuropsychological studies of apraxia and related disorders (pp. 225-248). Oxford: North-Holland.

Cermak, S. (1984, March). Constructional apraxia. Sensory Integration Specialty Section Newsletter, 7.

Cermak, S. (1984, March). Constructional abilities in children. Sensory Integration Specialty Section Newsletter, 7, 1-4.

Cermak, S. (1984). Right-left discrimination in learning disabled and normal control boys. Physical and Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics, 4(2), 63-77.

Cermak, S., & Ayres, A. J. (1984). Crossing the body midline in learning disabled and normal children. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 38(1), 35-39.

Mandell, R., Nelson, D., & Cermak, S. (1984). Differential laterality of hand function in right-handed and left-handed boys. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 38(2), 114-120.

Smith, C., Cermak, S., & Nelson, D. (1984). Sequential versus simultaneous graphesthesia tasks in 6 and 10 year old children. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 38(6), 377-381.

Conrad, K., Cermak, S., & Drake, C. (1983). Differentiation of praxis among children. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 37(7), 466-473.

Eimon, M., Eimon, P., & Cermak, S. (1983). Performance of schizophrenic patients on a motor-free visual perception test. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 37(5), 327-332.

Sharpe, M., Cermak, S., & Sax, D. (1983). Motor planning in Parkinson patients.  Neuropsychologia, 21, 455-462.

Ingolia, M., Cermak, S., & Nelson, D. (1982). The effect of choreoathetoid movements on the Quick Neurological Screening Test. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 36, 801-807.

Cermak, L., Goldberg-Warter, J., Deluca, D., Cermak, S., & Drake, C. (1981). The role of interference in the verbal retention ability of learning disabled children. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 14, 291-295.

Koomar, J., & Cermak, S. (1981). Reliability of dichotic listening using two stimulus formats with normal and learning disabled children. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 35, 456-463.

Cermak, S., Quintero, J., & Cohen, P. (1980). Developmental age trends in crossing the body midline in normal children. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 34, 313-319.

Cermak, S., Coster, W., & Drake, C. (1980). Representational and non-representational gestures in boys with learning disabilities. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 34, 19-26.

Cermak, L., Goldberg, J., Cermak, S., & Drake, C. (1980). The short term memory ability of children with learning disabilities. Journal of Learning Disabilities,13, 20-24.

Pehoski, C., Baloueff, O., Cermak, S., Miller, L., Murray, E., & Presseller, S. (Eds.) (1979). Developmental Disabilities Specialty Section Monograph I. Rockville, Maryland: American Occupational Therapy Association.

Cermak, S., Cermak, L., Drake, C., & Kenny, R. (1978). The effect of concurrent manual activity in dichotic listening performance of boys with learning disabilities. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 32, 493-499.

Cermak, S. (1976). Community based learning in occupational therapy. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 30, 157-161.

Zinober, J. W., Cermak, L., Cermak, S., & Dickerson, D. (1975). A developmental study of categorical organization in short term memory. Developmental Psychology, 11, 398-399.

Cermak, S. (1973, December). Services for children: Chapter 766. Massachusetts Association for Occupational Therapy Newsletter.

Cermak, S., Stein, F., & Abelson, C. (1973). Hyperactivity and an activity group therapy model.  American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 27, 311-315.

PRESENTATIONS:

Cermak, S., & Windsor, M. Interpretation of sensory integration. Fundacion Vertice. Bogota, Colombia. May 15-20, 2006.

Cermak, S. The importance of oral care in children with developmental disabilities. Buzau, Romania. March 6, 2006.

Cermak, S. Perceived Efficacy and Goal Setting System (PEGS). Update on pediatric assessment. Boston University, Sargent College, and Tufts University. February 4, 2006. (85 occupational therapists and occupational therapy students)

Cermak, S., & Windsor, M. Comprehensive assessment in sensory integration. Fundacion Vertice. Bogota, Colombia. January 15-20, 2006. (33 occupational therapists)

Cermak, S. Sensory integration and mental health. Tufts New England Medical Center, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. November 6, 2005. (10 psychiatrists, psychiatry residents and fellows)

Cermak, S., & Windsor, M. Sensory integration: Theory and practice. Fundacion Vertice. Bogota, Colombia. October 31-November 4, 2005. (30 participants; occupational therapists)

Cermak, S. Sensory modulation in toddlers. 9th Annual Great Beginnings Conference. Criterion Child. Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel, Marlborough, MA. October 22, 2005. (170 participants; early childhood educators, OT, PT, SLP, social work, parent, nursing, pediatrician)

Cermak, S. Sensory integration in institutionalized and post-institutionalized children. Barre, VT. July 16, 2005.

Cermak, S. Specialized techniques for measuring sensory integration. Boston, MA. July 7-11, 2005. (80 participants- occupational and physical therapists)

Cermak, S. Sensory integration theory, assessment, and intervention. Seoul, Korea. June 27-July 1, 2005. (100 participants; occupational therapists, physical therapists, educators, psychologists, pediatricians, nurses, social workers)

Ben-Sasson, A., Cermak, S., Kadlec, M.B., & Orsmond, G.The patterns of extreme sensory behaviors of toddlers with autism. Society for Research in Child Development. April 10, 2005. (Poster presentation)

Cermak, S. Developmental disabilities. Buzau, Romania. April 19 and 21, 2005. (20 participants; educators, psychologists, pediatricians, nurses, social workers)

Ben-Sasson, A., Cermak, S., Orsmond, G., Kadlec, M.B., & Carter, A.. Extreme sensory behaviors of toddlers with autism. Gaitlinburg Conference on Research and Theory in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities. Annapolis, MD. March 17-19, 2005. (Poster presentation)

Cermak, S. Introduction to sensory processing disorders. Head Start. Worcester, MA. February 24, 2005. (40 participants; primarily early childhood educators).

Cermak, S. Introduction to sensory processing disorders. Boston University Children’s Center. Boston, MA. November 9, 2004. (20 participants; primarily early childhood educators).

Berger, S., Cermak, S., Mandelblatt, L.C., & Howard, B. Occupational therapy: A third world view. The Massachusetts Association for Occupational Therapy Annual Conference. October 29, 2004. (50 participants, primarily occupational therapists)
Cermak, S., & Osborne, P. Sensory-motor issues in children with developmental disabilities. Leadership in Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (MCH). Children’s Hospital, Boston, MA. October 17, 2004. (15 participants; varied disciplines)

Cermak, S. Plenary address: The effects of deprivation on child development: Lessons learned from living in an orphanage. The Fourth Pan-Pacific Conference on Rehabilitation. Hong Kong Polytechnic University. September 25, 2004 (250 participants; occupational therapists, physical therapists, psychologists, pediatricians, movement scientists).

Cermak, S. Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) and Dyspraxia: Updates in assessment and intervention. The Fourth Pan-Pacific Conference on Rehabilitation. Hong Kong Polytechnic University. September 23, 2004 (Full day workshop; 150 participants; occupational therapists, physical therapists, psychologists, pediatricians)

Summers, C., Cermak, S., & Coleman, G. Specialized techniques for measuring sensory integration. Jersey City, NJ. August 7-12, 2004. (65 participants- occupational and physical therapists)

Cermak, S. Hosted chat room moderator. Sensory integration in internationally adopted children. Sensory Integration Education and Research Foundation (SIERF). http://www.sierf.org/ . June 26, 2004

Sensory Integration Windsor, M-M, Cermak, S., Mandelblatt, L., & Willet, B. Developmental disabilities. Series of five two-hour in-service presentations. Buzau, Romania. May 25, 27, 31, June 1, 3, 2004. (15 participants- pediatrician, social workers, educators, psychologist)

Ben-Sasson, A., Cermak, S.A., & Tager-Flusberg, H. Gestural representation of children with high functioning autism. (Poster presentation) Gatlinburg Conference in Research and Theory in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. San Diego, CA, March 11, 2004.

Yinusa, L., Ben-Sasson, A., & Cermak, S. Enhancing cultural competence in occupational therapy. The Massachusetts Association for Occupational Therapy Annual Conference. November 21, 2003. (est. 40 participants, OTs and OT students)

Cermak, S., & Osborne, P. Sensory-motor issues in children with developmental disabilities. Leadership in Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (MCH). Children’s Hospital, Boston, MA. October 10, 2003. (25 students from different disciplines; 2 hours)

Daunhauer, L., & Cermak, S. Supporting the play occupations of children with developmental disabilities: Research to practice. The American Occupational Therapy Annual Conference. Washington, D.C. June 8, 2003. (1 ½ hours; 100 participants; mostly OT)

Cermak, S., & Osborne, P. Developmental screening and assessment. Leadership in Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (MCH) Children’s Hospital. Boston, MA. September 19, 2003. (25 students from different disciplines; 2 hours) Cermak, S., & Daunhauer, L. Baby talk: Reading infant cues. Buzau, Romania, April 21, 2003. (25 educators, psychologists, social workers, and pediatricians,; 1 1/2 hours)

Cermak, S., & Daunhauer, L. Facilitating infant/toddler development through caregiver interaction. Buzau, Romania, April 21, 2003. (est. 25 educators, psychologists, and pediatricians, social workers; 1 1/2 hours)

Cermak, S. Sensory modulation. The Sensory Integration Perspective. Newton, MA. April 10, 2003. (3 hours; 90 participants; mostly OT)

Daunhauer, L., & Cermak, S. Social deprivation and its effect on communication, play and praxis. R2K: social communication and sensory integration. Pediatric Therapy Network. San Pedro, CA. March 1, 2003. (1 hour; 250 participants- OT, PT, SLP, Social work, Pediatrician, parent)

Cermak, S. Sensory integration: Theory, assessment, intervention, and efficacy. Franciscan Children’s Hospital. Brighton, MA. December 4, 2002. (1 hour; 30 participants, OT, PT, SLP, psychology, social work, pediatrician).

Cermak, S. Effects of deprivation on child development. Fireside Chat Discussion Series at Sargent House. Boston, MA. November 13, 2002. (1 hour; 35 persons, OT, PT, Rehab, Nutrition)

Cermak, S. Sensory processing in post-institutionalized children: Impact on daily living. Multiple Perspectives on Domestic & International Adoption: An Update for Clinicians. Boston, MA. October 18, 2002. (115 participants: physicians, parents, psychologists, therapists)

Cermak, S., & Windsor, M.M. Specialized techniques for measuring sensory integration. Fundacion Vertice. Bogota, Colombia. October 5-9, 2002. (5 days; 56 occupational therapists)

Cermak, S. & Osborne, P. Developmental screening and assessment. Leadership in Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (MCH) Children’s Hospital. Boston, MA. September 27, 2002. (30 students from different disciplines; 2 hours)

Cermak, S. The effect of environmental deprivation on play and praxis: Facilitating play with caregiver interaction. Caroline Thompson lecture. Sensory Integration: Attachment, Autism, and Praxis. Madison, WI. September 12-13, 2002. (280 participants; mostly occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech and language therapists, parents)

Cermak, S., & Windsor, M.M. Sensory integration: Theory and practice. Bogota, Colombia. April 4-8, 2002. (60 occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech therapists, psychologists, physicians; 5 days)

Cermak, S. The effects of deprivation on praxis and play. R2K Research 2002. Imitation, praxis and sensory integration. San Pedro, CA. February 8, 2002. (250 occupational therapists, physical therapists, educators, psychologists, and pediatricians; 1 1/2 hours

Cermak, S. Linking research with practice. R2K Research 2002. Imitation, praxis and sensory integration. San Pedro, CA. February 9, 2002. (250 occupational therapists, physical therapists, educators, psychologists, and pediatricians; 1 1/2 hours

Cermak, S. Guiding toddler behavior. Buzau, Romania, March 5, 2002. (25 educators, psychologists, and pediatricians, occupational therapy students; 1 1/2 hours)

Mandelblatt, L., & Cermak, S. Developmental play activities for toddlers. Buzau, Romania, March 5, 2002. (25 educators, psychologists, and pediatricians; 1 1/2 hours)

Cermak, S., & Bernstein, J. OT – Public Health collaboration to improve children’s heath. Massachusetts Association for Occupational Therapy Annual Conference. Worcester, MA. November 6, 2001. (40 occupational therapists and occupational therapy students; 1 hour)

Cermak, S., & Windsor, M.M. Autism: Description, Assessment, and Intervention. Buzau, Romania, July 6-13, 2001. (25 educators, psychologists, and pediatricians; 1 week)

Windsor, M.M., & Cermak, S. Child development: The first year. Buzau, Romania, July 9-13, 2001. (25 educators, psychologists, and pediatricians; 1 week)

Cermak, S. Moderator, Panel discussion. Bridging research, theory, practice, and policy. Sargent College, Boston University, Boston, MA, May 3, 2001. (50 participants- OT, PT, SLP, CD, Nutrition; 45 minutes).

Cermak, S. Working with children in a Romanian orphanage. International experiences in health care. Sargent College, Boston University, Boston, MA, .April 30, 2001. (25 students- PT, OT, Nutrition, Speech and language; 1 hour)

Cermak, S. Facilitating child development. Buzau, Romania, March 4-9, 2001. (25 educators, psychologists, and pediatricians; 1 week)

Cermak, S. The effects of deprivation on child development. Psychobiology and Sensory Integration. San Pedro, CA, February 9, 2001. (200 participants; mostly OT; some PT, SW, Psychologist, SLP, Special educators; 1 hour)

Cermak, S., & Rios, D. Fine motor skills: Assessment and remediation. Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Boston, MA, November 7, 2000. (15 participants: 11 pediatric fellows and 4 psychologists; 1 hour)

Cermak, S. Sensory integration and the post-institutionalized child. OT Club, Boston University, Boston, MA. October 12. 2000 (15 participants; OT students)

Cermak, S. Sensory integration: Practice and research. Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Boston, MA, September 26, 2000. (12 participants: 8 pediatric fellows and 4 psychologists; 1 hour)

Cermak, S. & Osborne, P. Developmental screening and assessment. Leadership in Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (MCH) Children’s Hospital, Boston, MA, September 15, 2000. (30 students from different disciplines; 2 hours)

Cermak, S., & Windsor, M.M. Facilitating child development. Buzau, Romania, June 27 to July 15, 2000. (25 educators, psychologists, nurses, and pediatricians; 3 weeks)

Cermak, S. Theory and practice of sensory integration: What is it? Boston University School of Medicine, Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics Primary Care Conference, Boston, MA, March 4, 2000.

Cermak, S. & Osborne, P. Developmental screening and assessment. UAP/LEND program, Children’s Hospital, Boston Massachusetts, September 17, 1999.

Cermak, S., & Toglia, J. Inattention and neglect: Assessment and intervention. Education Resources. Framingham, MA., April 30-May 2, 1999.

Cermak, S. Issues in assessment of developmental coordination disorder. International Research Workshop on DCD.U. of Western Australia. Perth, Australia. December 15, 1998.

Cermak, S., & Windsor, M. Motor and handwriting concerns in children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Implications for occupational therapy. Curtin University. Perth, Australia. December 9, 1998.

Cermak, S., & Windsor, M. Handwriting in children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Implications for educators. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in children and adolescents: Management issues. University of Western Australia. Perth, Australia. December 2, 1998.

Cermak, S. Developmental and sensory integration outcomes in post-institutionalized children. International Adoptions of Western Australia. Perth, Australia. November 24, 1998.

Cermak, S., & Windsor, M. Handwriting in children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Is medication sufficient? Symposium: Department of Human Movement and Exercise Science. University of Western Australia. Perth, Australia. November 9, 1998.

Cermak, S. Sensory modulation. National Taiwan University. Taipei, Taiwan. September 28, 1998.

Cermak, S. Developing a standardized test: Assessment of sensory integration in Taiwan. National Taiwan University. Taipei, Taiwan. September 26, 1998.

Cermak, S. Sensory integration: Theory and research. National Taiwan University. Taipei, Taiwan. September 25, 1998.

Cermak, S. Sensory integration in educational settings. The Deprived Child: Understanding the Past, Forging the Future. Parent Network for the Post-Institutionalized Child and The International Adoption Clinic, Tufts New England Medical Center. Boston, MA. September 12, 1998.

Cermak, S. The effects of institutionalization on sensory processing and development. Poster presentation at the Consensus Conference on Stroke: Scientific Issues in Stroke. World Federation of Occupational Therapy. Montreal, Canada. June 2, 1998.

Hartman-Maeir, A., Katz, N., & Cermak, S. Awareness of Deficits: Impact on Rehabilitation Outcome. Consensus Conference on Stroke: Scientific Issues in Stroke. World Federation of Occupational Therapy. Montreal, Canada. May 30, 1998.

Katz, N., Cermak, S., & Hartman-Maeir, A. Evaluating awareness of deficits. Consensus Conference on Stroke: Scientific Issues in Stroke. World Federation of Occupational Therapy. Montreal, Canada. May 30, 1998.

Cermak, S. Fetal alcohol syndrome: Treatment implications. Neurological impairments from lead exposure and maternal drug use. May 2, 1998.

Cermak, S., & Windsor, M.M. Neurocognitive effects of lead exposure: Treatment implications. Neurological impairments from lead exposure and maternal drug use. May 2, 1998

Cermak, S., & Parham, D. (Moderators). Sensory Integration Specialty Section Institute on sensory processing. The American Occupational Therapy Annual Conference. Baltimore, MD. April 6, 1998.

Anzalone, M., & Cermak, S. Praxis and environmental transactions: Process or product? The American Occupational Therapy Annual Conference. Baltimore, MD. April 5, 1998.

Cermak, S. Learning about learning disabilities. School of Public Health, Department of Maternal and Child Health, Boston University Medical School. Boston, MA. March 5, 1998.

Cermak, S. The developmental and sensory integration needs of the post-institutionalized child. The post-institutionalized child: Unlocking the mysteries of development. The Parent Network for the Post-Institutionalized Child and International Adoption Clinic, Tufts New England Medical Center. Boston, MA. September 27, 1997.

Cermak, S., & Windsor, M. Evaluation of the institutionalized infant: Practical training. Buzau, Romania. June 30-July 4, 1997.

Cermak, S. Developmental dyspraxia and handwriting disorders. The National University of Colombia. Bogota, Colombia. May 26-27, 1997.

Cermak, S. Disorders of sensory processing and praxis. Sensory integration in the child with multiple handicaps. Partners of the Americas. Medellin, Colombia. May 29-31, 1997.

Cermak, S., & Gilbert, E. Adopting children from Eastern European orphanages: What prospective and waiting parents need to know. Open Door Society. Milford, MA. May 17, 1997.

Cermak, S., & Gilbert, E., The sensory integration and developmental needs of children adopted from orphanages in Eastern Europe. Open Door Society. Milford, MA. May 17, 1997.

Wu, C., Cope, S., Cermak, S., & Trombly, C. The effects of task demands on motor performance. The American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference. Orlando, FL. April 14, 1997.

Katz, N., & Cermak, N. Unilateral neglect in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy. Research issues in pediatrics. The American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference. Orlando, FL. April 12, 1997.

Cermak, S. What families need to know when adopting the institutionalized child. Alliance for Children. Wellesley, MA. March 27, 1997.

Cermak, S. Sensory integration and the post-institutionalized child. A review of the post-institutionalized child: Past, present, and future. Conference sponsored by The Parent Network for the Post-Institutionalized Child and Uniting Families Foundation. Itasca, IL. February 22, 1997.

Cermak, S. Keynote address: The developmental and sensory integrative effects of deprivation: A story of change. Massachusetts Association for Occupational Therapy Annual Conference - Partnerships Through Productivity. Marlborough, MA. November 22, 1996.

Cermak, S. Keynote speaker: Developmental dyspraxia: Strategies for success. Waltham, MA. November 16-17, 1996.

Cermak, S. New perspectives on treatment of visual neglect. Eighth Annual Stroke Rehabilitation Conference: Focus on Functional Outcome. Cambridge, MA. October 18, 1996.

Cermak, S. Institutionalized children: The effects of deprivation. Boston University Food for Thought speaker series. Boston, MA. October 1, 1996.

Cermak, S. The effects of environmental deprivation on sensory integration. Israeli Occupational Therapy Society. Jerusalem, Israel. July 7, 1996 and Haifa, Israel. July 24, 1996.

Cermak, S. The effects of deprivation on processing, play, and praxis. The A. Jean Ayres lectureship. San Diego, CA. June 2, 1996

Cermak, S. The developmental and sensory integration needs of the post-institutionalized child. Open Door Society. Milford, MA. April 27, 1996.

Cermak, S., & Windsor, E. Advances in pediatric occupational therapy: Developmental dyspraxia, Attention deficit disorder, Pervasive developmental disorder. Republic of China Occupational Therapy Association. Taipei, Taiwan and Tainan, Taiwan. April 8-9, 1996 and April 11-12, 1996.

Murray, E., Ray, S., & Cermak, S. Maternal and Child Health Bureau Initiatives in pediatric occupational therapy practice. Roundtable. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference. Chicago, IL. April 20, 1996.

Cermak, S. The developmental needs of the post-institutionalized child: Sensory processing and sensory integration. Families for Russian and Ukraine Adoptions (FRUA). Cambridge, MA. October 21, 1995.

Cermak, S. Administration and interpretation of the First STEP (Screening Test for Evaluating Preschoolers). The Achievement Center for Children. Strongsville, OH. September 15-16, 1995.

Cermak, S. Sensory processing in children from Romanian orphanages. The Chosen Children from Romania. Barre, VT. August 5, 1995.

Cermak, S., & Windsor, M. Sensory processing and child development. Orphanage. Buzau, Romania. July 3, 1995.

Cermak, S., & Vergara, E. Sensory processing and sensory integration in infants and young children. Continuing Education for Early Intervention Providers. Canton, MA. May 26, 1995.

Cermak, S. Sensory processing in children with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) and typically developing peers. (Discussant). Neurobehavioral Rehabilitation Center Third Annual Research Colloquium. Boston, MA. May 4, 1995.

Cermak, S. Difficulties processing sensory information: Orphanage children. The Post-Institutional Child. The National Institutes of Health. Rockville, MD. April 1, 1995.

Loebl, D., & Cermak, S. Evaluation tools for the assessment of children's perceptual skills. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Denver, CO. April 1995.

Windsor , M., Murray, E., & Cermak, S. Scale development in manuscript handwriting. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Denver, CO. April 1995.

Raineville, E., Murray, E., & Cermak, S. Supervisory and consultation needs of pediatric occupational therapists. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Denver, CO. April 1995.

Cermak, S. Assessment and treatment of individuals with unilateral neglect. Continuing Education Programs of America. Orlando, FL. February 18-19, 1995.

Cermak, S. Administration and interpretation of the First STEP (Screening Test for Evaluating Preschoolers). Education Resources. Miami, FL. January 20-21, 1995.

Windsor, M., Murray, E., & Cermak, S. Scale development in manuscript handwriting. The Can-Am (Canadian-American) Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference. Boston, MA. July 13, 1994.

Cermak, S., Chen, C., & Murray, E. Somatosensory contributions to praxis. The Can-Am (Canadian-American) Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference. Boston, MA. July 11, 1994.

Katz, N., & Cermak, S. Performance of individuals with CVA on the LOTCA. The Can-Am (Canadian-American) Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference. Boston, MA. July 11, 1994.

Tickle-Degnen, L., Cermak, S., Murray, E., Henderson, A., Coster,W., Trombly, C., & Jacobs, K. Research exchange II: Proper Domain of Research in Occupational Therapy. The Can-Am (Canadian-American) Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference. Boston, MA. July 9, 1994.

Cermak, S. Sensory defensiveness in children adopted from Romanian orphanages. Keynote address: Student Forum. The Can-Am (Canadian-American) Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference. Boston, MA. July 10, 1994.

Cermak, S. Sensory integration and other learning disabilities facing many adopted children. The Chosen Children from Romania (Adoption conference). Barre, VT. June 25, 1994.

Lin, K. C., Cermak, S. A., & Trombly, C. A. Reducing unilateral neglect on line bisection: Effects of theory-based cueing procedures. Poster presentation at the Second Annual Research Colloquium of the Neurobehavioral Rehabilitation Research Center, Boston, MA. May 6, 1994.

Lin, K. C., Cermak, S. A., & Trombly, C. A. Modulation of unilateral neglect: Relative efficacy of three cueing procedures. Poster presentation at Boston University Research Day, Boston, MA. March 1994.

Cermak, S., Chen, C., & Murray, E. Somatosensory contributions to praxis. The Just Right Challenge: Symposium of the Massachusetts Association for Occupational Therapy. Marlborough, MA. October 15, 1993.

Cermak, S., Murray, E., & Raineville, E. Supervisory and consultation needs of pediatric occupational therapists. The Just Right Challenge: Symposium of the Massachusetts Association for Occupational Therapy. Marlborough, MA. October 14, 1993.

Cermak, S., Katz, N., & Murray, E. Cognitive rehabilitation: Models for intervention in occupational therapy. The American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference. Seattle, WA. June 21, 1993.

Coster, W., Trombly, C., Cermak, S., Murray, E., Henderson, A., Tickle-Degnen, L., & Jacobs, K. Building programs in research: Maximizing resources (Advanced workshop for educators). The American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference. Seattle, WA. June 20, 1993.

Tickle-Degnen, L., Cermak, S., Murray, E., Henderson, A., Coster, W., Trombly, C., & Jacobs, K. The research balancing act: The proper domain of occupational therapy research. The American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference. Seattle, WA. June 19, 1993.

Cermak, S., Haaland, K., Fisher, A., Toglia, J., & Farber, S. AOTA Advanced Institute on Apraxia in the Adult. Baltimore, MD. March 19-20, 1993.

Cermak, S. Does your child have Attention Deficit Disorder? Boston University Family Services. Boston, MA. February 10, 1993.

Cermak, S., & Haaland, K. Assessment and treatment of limb apraxia and developmental dyspraxia. Education Resources. Boston, MA. November 12-13, 1993.

Cermak, S. Application of sensory integration theory and practice to children with cerebral palsy. Jerusalem, Israel. July 24, 1992.

Cermak, S., & Schneider, E. The Miller Assessment for Preschoolers. University of Tel Aviv. Tel Aviv, Israel. June 4, 1992.

Cermak, S. Theory, evaluation and treatment of unilateral neglect. Hadassah Medical Center. Jerusalem, Israel. June 15, 1992.

Cermak, S. Critical analysis of the Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests. The Hebrew University, Department of Psychology Colloquium Series. May 1992.

Cermak, S. Developmental dyspraxia: Evaluation and treatment. Haifa, Israel. April 12-13, 1992.

Cermak, S. Developmental dyspraxia: Evaluation and treatment. Jerusalem, Israel. March 12-13, 1992.

Cermak, S. Evaluation of sensory integration dysfunction: The Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests. Israel Society of Occupational Therapy Annual Conference. Tel Aviv, Israel. February 12, 1992.

Cermak, S. Sensory integration in the adult: Application and misapplication. Israel Society of Occupational Therapy Annual Conference. Tel Aviv, Israel. February 11, 1992.

Cermak, S. Issues in sensory integration assessment. Advances in sensory integration theory and research. Occupational Therapy Associates. Watertown, MA. October 29, 1991.

Cermak, S., & Haaland, K. Evaluation and treatment of developmental dyspraxia and acquired apraxia. Milwaukee, WI. September 27-28, 1991.

Cermak, S., Murray, E., & Koomar, J. Tactile contributions to praxis. American Occupational Therapy Annual Conference. Academy of Research. Cincinnati, OH. June 5, 1991.

Cermak, S., Coster, W., Henderson, A., Murray, E., Tickle-Degnen, L., & Trombly, C. Neurobehavioral Rehabilitation Research Center. American Occupational Therapy Annual Conference. Cincinnati, OH. June 1991. (Poster presentation).

Cermak, S. Keynote speaker: Screening and assessment. An assessment fair. Continuing Education Consortium for Early Intervention Providers. Worcester, MA. November 29, 1990.

Cermak, S. The development of an occupational therapy academic discipline at the Neurobehavioral Rehabilitation Research Center at Boston University. The American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference. New Orleans, LA. May 2, 1990.

Cermak, S., & Murray, E. Validity of the constructional tests of the SIPT. The American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference. New Orleans, LA. May 2, 1990.

Cermak, S. Discussion leader. Advanced Concepts in Neuroscience for Occupational Therapists. The American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference. New Orleans, LA. April 29 - May 1, 1990.

Lin, K.C., Cermak, S., & Murray, E. An application of meta analysis to therapeutic effectiveness research. The American Occupational Therapy Annual Conference. New Orleans, LA. April 29, 1990.

Cermak, S., Coster, W., Henderson, A., Murray, E., Tickle-Degnen, L., & Trombly, C. Neurobehavioral Rehabilitation Research Center. American Occupational Therapy Annual Conference. New Orleans, LA. May 1990. (Poster presentation).

Cermak, S. Developmental dyspraxia: Evaluation and treatment. Columbus, OH. November 3-4, 1989.

Cermak, S., & Murray, E. The validity of the constructional tests of the Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests. Massachusetts Association for Occupational Therapy State Conference. October 20, 1989.

Cermak, S., Coster, W., Murray, E., Tickle-Degnen, L., & Trombly, C. Clinic-university research collaboration. Workshop sponsored by the Neurobehavioral Rehabilitation Research Center. Department of Occupational Therapy. Boston University, Boston, MA. May 23, 1989 and June 6, 1989, October 24, 1989 and February 6, 1990.

Cermak, S. Developmental dyspraxia. Louisiana Occupational Therapy Association 1989 Conference. New Orleans, LA. June 2-4, 1989.

Cermak, S. Sensory integration with the adult: Application and misapplication. Education Resources Associates. Boston, MA. May 11, 1989.

Cermak, S. Motor coordination in adolescents with and without learning disabilities. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference. Baltimore, MD. April 19, 1989.

Coster, W., Cermak, S., Tickle-Degnen, L., Trombly, C., & Murray, E. A faculty-mentoring faculty model. Commission on Education. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference. Baltimore, MD. April 15, 1989.

Cermak, S. Examination of motor abilities in older boys with learning disabilities: A pilot study. World Rehabilitation Congress. Tokyo, Japan. September 7, 1988.

Cermak, S. Current research on the effectiveness of sensory integration therapy. First International Conference of Sensory Integration. Tokyo, Japan. September 3-4, 1988.

Cermak, S. Differential diagnosis and its limitations. The Sensory Integration Study Course. Tokyo, Japan. September 1-2, 1988.

Cermak, S. Research methodology: Single subject research design. The Sensory Integration Study Course. Tokyo, Japan. September 1-2, 1988.

Fetters, L., Fernandez, B., & Cermak, S. Relationship of proximal and distal development in the human infant. Annual Conference of the American Physical Therapy Association. Las Vegas, NV. June 1988.

Stallings, S., Cermak, S., & Murray, E. Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests: Administration. Biddeford, ME. June 20-23, 1988.

Cermak, S. SIPT update (and) Developmental dyspraxia. Sensory Integration International Workshop: A Neurobiological Foundation for Sensory Integration. Biddeford, ME. June 16-18, 1988.

Cermak, S., & Cermak, L. Apraxia in the adult and child. Montreal, Canada. June 3-4, 1988.

Cermak, S. The meaning of midline. Roundtable presentation. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference. Phoenix, AZ. April 19, 1988.

Cermak, S. Panel participant. Assessing and interpreting sensory integration. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference. Phoenix, AZ, April 17, 1988.

Cermak, S., & Cermak, L. Apraxia in the adult and child. Education Resources Association. Boston, MA. January 22-23, 1988.

MacAtee, S., Young, S., & Cermak, S. The Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests: Administration. Norwood, MA. January 11-15, 1988.

Cermak, S. The relationship between attention deficit disorders and sensory integration deficits. Attention Deficit Disorder. Why Johnny Can't Listen. Framingham, MA. October 24, 1987.

Cermak, S. Developmental dyspraxia and hemispheric specialization. Topics presented at Sensory Integration International Workshop: A Neurobiological Foundation for Sensory Integration. Canton, MA. Sept. 11-13, 1987.

Cermak, S., & Cermak, L. Apraxia in the adult and child: Evaluation and remediation. Philadelphia, PA. May 1-2, 1987.

Cermak, S., & Cermak, L. Evaluation and treatment of apraxia: children and adults. Sister Kenney Institute. Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN. April 3-6, 1987.

Cermak, S. Application of sensory integration to the language disabled child. Children's Hospital Medical Center. Boston, MA. September 29, 1986.

Cermak, S., & Cermak, L. Evaluation and treatment of apraxia in the child and adult. Chicago, IL. May 2-3, 1986.

Cermak, S., & Ecker, D. Sensory integration. Roundtable Discussion. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference. Minneapolis, MN. April 20, 1986.

Cermak, S. Constructional deficits in the patients with chronic schizophrenia. Department of Rehabilitation Services. Brockton V.A. Medical Center. Brockton, MA. April 10, 1986.

Cermak, S. Research in pediatric occupational therapy. Occupational Therapy Leaders Panel. Continuing Education for Occupational Therapists Working With Children and Their Families. Santa Monica, CA. January 15, 1986.

Cermak, S., & Cermak, L. Apraxia in the adult and child: evaluation and remediation. Washington, D.C. November 8-9, 1985.

Cermak, S. (with Ayres, A.J., Mailloux, Z., Lane, S., Murray, E.). Panel discussion: The SIPT Sensory Integration International Symposium, 1985. Boston, MA. September 27, 1985.

Cermak, S. Developmental dyspraxia. Soldotna, AK. August 28-30, 1985.

Cermak, S., Dunn, W., & Norton, Y. Issues in sensory integration. Roster of Fellows. American Occupational Therapy Association National Conference. Atlanta, GA. April 16, 1985.

Koomar, J., & Cermak, S. Sensory integration dysfunction in the adult. Educators Network. Lexington, MA. April 23, 1985.

Cermak, S. Dyspraxia and dysgraphia: clumsiness and poor writing skills. The learning-disabled child: Advances in treatment. Boston University School of Medicine. Cambridge, MA. October 20, 1984.

Cermak, S. Hemispheric specialization and sensory integration. Sensory Integration Theory. Fernald State School. Waltham, MA. June, 1984.

Cermak, S. Introduction to sensory integration theory. Sensory Integration Theory. Fernald State School. Waltham, MA. May, 1984.

Cermak, S., Fisher, A., & Murray, E. Interpretation of the Southern California Sensory Integration Tests. Boston, MA. November 4-6, 1983.

Cermak, S., Koomar, J., & Murray, E. Administration of the Southern California Sensory Integration Tests. Boston, MA. November 4-6, 1983.

Cermak, S., Koomar, J., & Fisher, A. Sensory integration theory. Malden, MA. September 30-October 25, 1983.

Cermak, S., Moore, J., & Bauman, E. Apraxia: Acquired and developmental. San Diego, CA. July 15-17, 1983.

Cermak, S., & Conrad, K. Research forum: Differentiation of praxis in boys with learning disabilities. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference. Portland, OR. April 21, 1983.

Cermak, S., & Cermak, L. Institute: Apraxia-neuroanatomy pathology and development. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference. Portland, OR. April 19, 1983.

Cermak, S. Developmental dyspraxia: Implications for therapists in the public schools. Occupational Therapy in the Public Schools. Massachusetts Association for Occupational Therapy, Pediatric Special Interest Group. Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center. Waltham, MA. February 3, 1983.

Cermak, S. Discussant: Therapeutic implications for recovery of function. Third Annual Interdisciplinary Doctoral Conference: Recovery of Function. Boston University, Boston, MA. October 23, 1983.

Cermak, S., & Fisher, A. Sensory integration theory. University of Waterloo, Kitchner, Waterloo, Canada. September 30-October 2, 1982.

Cermak, S. Hemispheric specialization: Theory and practice. Ohio Occupational Therapy Association. Toledo, OH. September 11, 1982.

Cermak, S. Sensory integration dysfunction in the adult: Case study presentation. Annual Faculty Meeting - Center For The Study of Sensory Integrative Dysfunction. Seattle, WA. June 1982.

Cermak, S., & Kimball, J. Administration and interpretation of the Southern California Sensory Integration Tests: Certification course. University of New England, Biddeford, ME. June 6-8, 1982 and August 20-22, 1982.

Cermak, S., Fisher, A., & Kimball, J. Sensory integration theory. University of New England, Biddeford, ME. June 4-6, 1982.

Cermak, S., Fisher, A., & Kimball, J. Administration and interpretation of the Southern California Sensory Integration Tests: Certification course. Louisiana State University. New Orleans, LA. January 17-19, 1982 and April 3-4, 1982.

Cermak, S. Developmental dyspraxia: Occupational therapy in the public schools. Massachusetts Association for Occupational Therapy, Pediatric Special Interest Group. Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center. Waltham, MA. March 4, 1982.

Cermak, S., & Cermak, L. Differences between descriptions of apraxia in adults and children. Occupational Therapy: Basketweaving and Beyond. First Annual Northeast Region Student Conference. Boston University, Boston, MA. February 20, 1982.

Cermak, S., Fisher, A., & Murray, E. Administration and interpretation of the Southern California Sensory Integration Tests: Certification course. Connecticut Occupational Therapy Association, University of Connecticut, West Hartford, CT. October 3-4, 1981 and February 4-5, 1982.

Cermak, S. Hemispheric specialization: The roles and functions of the right and left hemispheres. Schizophrenia as a hemispheric disorder: Hypotheses and research data. Rehabilitation Service. Brockton Veteran's Administration Medical Center. Brockton, MA. June 18, 1981.

Cermak, S. The Motor Accuracy Test - revised. J.F. Kennedy Memorial Children's Hospital. Brighton, MA. May 12, 1981.

Cermak, S., Kimball, J., & Fisher, A. Interpretation of the Southern California Sensory Integration Tests: Certification course. Columbia University, New York, NY. February, 21-22, 1981.

Cermak, S. Perceptual deficits in the chronic schizophrenic population. Rehabilitation Service at the Brockton Veterans Administration Medical Center. Brockton, MA. January 15, 1981.

Cermak, S., Kimball, J., Fisher, A., & Weisenfeld, E. Interpretation of the Southern California Sensory Integration Tests. University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada. January 22-25, 1981.

Kimball, J., Cermak, S., & Fisher, A. Certification course in the administration and interpretation of the Southern California Sensory Integration Tests. Columbia University, New York. November 1-2, 1980.

Cermak, S. Presentation of research: Crossing the body midline in normal and learning disabled children. First Annual Research Symposium. Washington University, St. Louis, MO. October 27-28, 1980.

Cermak, S. Discussant - Apraxia: Neuroanatomy, pathology and development. Sponsored by the Interdisciplinary Doctoral Program. Boston University, Sargent College, Boston, MA. September 13, 1980.

Cermak, S. Chair and Discussant: Central nervous system plasticity and hemispheric specialization. East Coast Symposium. Center for the Study of Sensory Integrative Dysfunction. Washington, D.C. June 15, 1980.

Cermak, S., Oetter, P., & Becker, M. Sensory integration theory workshop. Hartford, CT. March 21-23, 1980.

Cermak, S. Hemispheric specialization: Implications for occupational therapy. First Annual Interdisciplinary Doctoral Conference: Hemispheric Specialization and Integration. Boston, MA. September 29, 1979.

Kimball, J., Cermak, S., & Weisenfeld, E. Certification course for the administration and interpretation of the Southern California Sensory Integration Tests. Syracuse, NY. June 1-3, 1979.

Wilbarger, P., & Cermak, S. Sensory integration theory. Syracuse, NY. May 30-June 1, 1979.

Cermak, S. Perceptual problems in the patient with hemiplegia. Evaluation and Treatment of Patients with Hemiplegia. Boston, MA. May 21-25, 1979.

Cermak, S. Resource person for Sensory Integration Specialty Section of the American Occupational Therapy Association. Research Seminar. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference. Detroit, MI. April 21, 1979.

Cermak, S. Sensory integration deficits and the child with special needs. Education Workshop, Special Needs Teachers, Natick Public Schools. Natick, MA. March 19, 1979.

Cermak, S., & Pehoski, C. Perceptual and motor deficits in the learning disabled child. Issues in Treating the Developmentally Disabled Child. Massachusetts General Hospital. Boston, MA. March 19, 1979.

Cermak, S. Developmental trends in the Space Visualization Contralateral Use score (SVCU). Third Annual Faculty Meeting of the Center for the Study of Sensory Integrative Dysfunction. Denver, CO. February 24, 1979.

Cermak, L., & Cermak, S. Critiquing a journal article. Massachusetts Physical Therapy Association Continuing Education Lecture Series. December 5 and 12, 1978.

Cermak, S., & Cohen, P. Developmental trends in crossing the midline. Massachusetts Association for Occupational Therapy Annual Conference. Boston, MA. October 14, 1978.

Kimball, J., Cermak, S., & Scardinia, V. Certification course for the administration of the Southern California Sensory Integration Tests. University of New Hampshire. Durham, NH. August 16-18, 1978.

Scardinia, V., & Cermak, S. Sensory integration theory. University of New Hampshire. Durham, NH. August 13-15, 1978.

Cermak, S. Faculty Research Workshop. American Occupational Therapy Association Conference. San Diego, CA. May 1978.

Cermak, S. Sensory integration and the learning disabled child. Massachusetts Association for Children with Learning Disabilities. Framingham, MA. April 25, 1978.

Cermak, S. Interpretation of the Southern California Sensory Integration Tests: Certification course. Montreal, Canada. April 13-15, 1978.

Cermak, S. Hemispheric specialization in learning disabled boys. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Puerto Rico. October, 1977.

Cermak, S. The roles of occupational therapy in pediatric neurology. Pediatric Neurology Continuing Education Series. Springfield, MA. June 1, 1977.

Cermak, S. Hemispheric specialization and dichotic listening in boys with learning disabilities. Landmark School Annual Conference. Beverly, MA. March 26, 1977.

Cermak, S., Bunch, J., & Sorenson, N. Occupational therapy in the public schools. Massachusetts Association for Occupational Therapy Annual Conference. Boston, MA. March 18, 1977.

Cermak, S. The effect of concurrent manual activity on dichotic listening in boys with learning disabilities. Massachusetts Association for Children with Learning Disabilities. 11th Annual Conference. Boston, MA. March 3, 1977. Cermak, S. Visual perception abilities of the young child. Seminar in Child Development. Massachusetts Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association. Lexington, MA. March 14, 1975.

Cermak, S. Discussant: Relationship of the Guilford model to a structured approach to teaching arithmetic to learning disabled pupils. International Conference, Association for Children with Learning Disabilities. Atlantic City, NJ. 1972.

Cermak, S. Coordinator: Lecture series on normal development. Presented to parents of handicapped children. Youville Hospital. Cambridge, MA. 1972.

 


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