ASA's 40th National Conference on Autism Spectrum Disorders

Workshop #4: Autism and Theater
Andrew Nelson, M.Ed., Mandu James Yim Cheung Cheung, B.S. (Social Sciences), Christine Bohn, M.A. (Education), Cindy B. Schneider, M.Ed., Pamela Wolfberg, Ph.D. and Valerie Paradiz, Ph.D.

4452

Workshop #5: What Interventions and Supports Does my Child with Autism Need and how can I Determine if They are Effective: Making Decisions That Make a Difference

4567

Workshop #9: Improving Outcomes for Students with ASD: Autism Program Planning Using the Ziggurat and CAPS Models

9:30 AM-5:00 PM

Exhibitors and Poster Session Presenters Set up

10:00 AM-3:00 PM

4516

Workshop #6A/B: Making a Name for Myself: Developing Individual Self-Advocacy and Leadership Skills

12:00 PM-1:30 PM

Lunch Break for Preconference Sessions

12:00 PM-5:00 PM

Medic Alert/Safe and Sound Task Force

8:00 PM-10:00 PM

President's Reception (invitation only)

Thursday, July 23, 2009

7:30 AM-4:00 PM

Conference Registration Desk Open

7:30 AM-5:00 PM

Respite Childcare

7:30 AM-5:30 PM

Respite Care Theater Group

8:15 AM-10:00 AM

4525

The Future of Autism Panel
Mark Friedlander, M.D., Judith Palfrey, M.D., Thomas Insel, M.D., Cathy Pratt, Ph.D. and Stephen M. Shore, Ed.D.

10:00 AM-10:45 AM

Break

10:00 AM-5:30 PM

ASA Exposition Hall Open

10:45 AM-11:00 AM

ASA Science Symposium: Science That Makes a Difference

4550

Introduction - Science That Makes a Difference

10:45 AM-12:00 PM

4100

Assessing a Competency Based Parent Training Program for Parents of Children with Autism [BCBA Session] [ASHA Session]
John M. Guercio, Ph.D., BCBA-D, CBIST

4178

Augmentative and Alternative Communication and Behavior Regulation, From Light Tech to High Tech [ASHA Session]
Pati King-DeBaun, M.S., CCC-SLP and Susan H. Norwell, M.A.

4407

CARD Model of Service Delivery for Children with Autism
Jackie Hardenbergh, M.A., Doreen Granpeesheh, Ph.D., BCBA and Jonathan Tarbox, Ph.D., BCBA

4323

Define Me
Sondra K. Williams, Adult with Autism

4273

Easing the Stress of Health-care Encounters for Individuals with ASD
Gail J. Klayman, M.Ed., CCLS

4282

Good Grief: The Roller Coaster of Parenting an Individual with an ASD
Susan K. Pieples, Certified Montessori Teacher and Kelly Ernsperger, MSW, LCSW

4195

Higher Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders: Revealing Communication Deficits [ASHA Session]
Glenis L. Benson, Ph.D.

4066

Peer Mentoring from the Bottom Up: A Pioneering High School ASD Awareness Club
Valerie Paradiz, Ph.D., Erika Pumilia, Student and Jemitha Thomason, Student

4328

Social and Imaginary Play Worlds of Children with Autism and Typical Peers [ASHA Session]
Pamela Wolfberg, Ph.D.

4276

Survey and Analysis of Current Teacher Education Practices for Students with ASD
Gena P. Barnhill, Ph.D., BCABA, NCSP

4215

Top Ten Things You Need to Know When Your Child Turns 18
Jaime B. Parent, Father, Elizabeth Parent, B.S., M.S. and Bryan Parent

11:00 AM-12:00 PM

ASA Science Symposium: Science That Makes a Difference

4552

Technology and Systems Advances: Presentation, Panel Discussion and Interactive Questions

12:00 PM-1:00 PM

Lunch Break

1:00 PM-2:00 PM

ASA Science Symposium: Science That Makes a Difference

4553

Brain and Education: Presentation, Panel Discussion and Interactive Questions

1:00 PM-2:15 PM

4151

A Girl's Eye View: Understanding and Supporting Girls with Autism Spectrum Disorders [ASHA Session]
Shana Nichols, Ph.D., Samara Pulver Tetenbaum, M.A. and Laurie Better Perlis, Psy.D.

4408

A Quality Spectrum in Services
Elizabeth A. Mathis, M.A.

4364

CARD SKILLS: Shaping Knowledge through Life Learning Systems [BCBA Session] [ASHA Session]
Doreen Granpeesheh, Ph.D., BCBA

4529

Growing Up On the Spectrum: A Panel Discussion
Barb Kavan, Jordan R. Ackerson, Stefan Kavan and Laura Shumaker, Author, Parent

4391

Helping Adolescents and Adults with ASD Gain Employment
Jennifer Sellers, Ph.D.

4291

Incorporating Sensory Strategies Into An Inclusive Academic Program for Children with ASD [ASHA Session]
Dorothy Siegel, MPA and Kristie Patten Koenig, Ph.D., OTR/L

4252

Living with Autism: Perspectives from Real Life
Robert A. Naseef, Ph.D. and Stephen M. Shore, Ed.D.

4065

Supporting the Emerging Self-Advocate with ASD: Integrated Self- Advocacy (ISA) Curriculum and Teaching Model [ASHA Session]
Valerie Paradiz, Ph.D. and Stephanie McCaskill, M.Ed.

4057

The Language of Pictures [ASHA Session]
Ellyn Lucas Arwood, Ed.D., CCC-SLP, Carole A. Kaulitz, M.Ed., CCC-SLP and Mabel M. Brown, M.A.

4111

Too Smart for School
Kristin Lierheimer, M.A. and Julie A. Donnelly, Ph.D.

4025

Top 10 Thoughts Parents of Adults Want to Share with Parents of Younger Children
Susan Kabot, Ed.D., CCC-SLP

4051

Wrongful Death, Abuse and Neglect, and, Sexual Predation...When Autism Is a Consideration
David L. Holmes, Ed.D., BCFE, BCAP and George Neimann, Ph.D., BCFE

2:00 PM-2:10 PM

ASA Science Symposium: Science That Makes a Difference

4554

Environment, Stress, Brain and Body

2:10 PM-3:30 PM

ASA Science Symposium: Science That Makes a Difference

4555

Environment, Stress and Brain Body Relationships: Presentation and Panel Discussion

2:15 PM-3:15 PM

Break

3:15 PM-4:30 PM

4286

A Family�s Experience Starting Integrated Peer Socialization Programs for Children and Adults On the Spectrum [ASHA Session]
Pam LePage, Ph.D., Garrett Lees, Elementary-age Child with Autism, David Lees, Ph.D. and William Davenport, M.A. (Special Education)

4379

Anger, Anxiety and Other Emotions: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Youth with High-Functioning ASDs [ASHA Session]
Shana Nichols, Ph.D., Samara Pulver Tetenbaum, M.A. and Laurie Better Perlis, Psy.D.

4246

Can Your Child Become a Good Driver?
Gerald (Jerry) Newport, B.A., Dennis Debbaudt, Law Enforcement Training and Mary Meinel Newport

4426

Creating Support for Families with Autism: Developing Individual and Group Support Programs
Ann B. Palmer, B.A., Parent, Author

4411

Design of Housing for Spectrum Populations
Rachel Raterman, LEED, AP, Javier Esteban, AIA, LEED, AP and Shannon Shelley

4138

Drawing a Blank: Improving Reading Comprehension [ASHA Session]
Emily D. Iland, M.A.

4314

Enriched Home Environment: A Model & Intervention to Facilitate Participation in Children with ASD
Divya Sood, OTD, OTR/L

4116

Exploring Intensive Behavioral Intervention as a Classroom, Evidence-Based Practice for Young Children with Autism
Leah Gongola, Ph.D. and Jennifer Sweeney, M.A., BCBA

4078

Incorporating Communication Interventions Into Everyday Life [ASHA Session]
Pat Crissey, B.S.,�5th-year Special Education

4448

Respons*Ability Social Therapy™ (RST) Model and Program for Autism Spectrum Disorders [ASHA Session]
Emilio Amigo, Psy.D.

4107

Speaking for Ourselves: Individuals on the Autism Spectrum Panel
Julie A. Donnelly, Ph.D., Brian R. King, Licensed, Clinical, Social, Wo and Julie Brundrick

4198

Teaching Children with Autism: 12 Principles of Effective ABA Instruction [ASHA Session]
Kathleen A. Quill, Ph.D.

4:00 PM-5:00 PM

ASA Science Symposium: Science That Makes a Difference

4560

Environment, Stress and Brain Body Relationships: Presentation and Panel Discussion

4:30 PM-6:00 PM

ASA Exposition Opening Reception

4449

Poster Session

5:30 PM-6:30 PM

Autism Society of America's People On the Spectrum of Autism (PSA) and Panel of Professional Advisors (PPA) Panel Event

7:00 PM-9:00 PM

A M C Family Movie Night

Friday, July 24, 2009

7:30 AM-3:30 PM

Conference Registration Desk Open

7:30 AM-5:30 PM

Respite Care Theater Group

Respite Childcare

8:00 AM-10:00 AM

4526

Autism Public Policy
Dennis O'Brien

10:00 AM-5:30 PM

Exposition Hall Open

10:15 AM-11:30 AM

Autism Society of America Annual Meeting

10:45 AM-2:00 PM

Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee Townhall Meeting

11:45 AM-12:45 PM

Lunch Break

TASH Intentional Community Meeting

12:45 PM-2:00 PM

4398

ASD and U!: Preparing and Supporting Students with ASD in Higher Education
Ann B. Palmer, B.A., Parent, Author and Laurie R. Nederveen, B.A.

4175

Accommodations and Legal Issues in Postsecondary Education
Jane Thierfeld Brown, Ed.D., Stephen M. Shore, Ed.D. and Lorraine Wolf, Ph.D.

4300

Child Support, Custody and Children with Autism
Margaret Price, J.D.

4091

FRIEND Program [ASHA Session]
Sheri S. Dollin, M.Ed.

4182

Family Barriers to Intervention
Samara Pulver Tetenbaum, M.A.

4229

Generalization: Why Is It So Critical? [BCBA Session] [ASHA Session]
Nina Finkler, M.Ed., LDT/C, BCBA and Ira Fingles, Esq.

4324

How to Bait the Hook [ASHA Session]
Sondra K. Williams, Adult, with, Autism

4287

Linking Brain Based Research with Positive Behavior Supports [ASHA Session]
Julie A. Donnelly, Ph.D. and Sheila Merzer, M.A., L.P.

4439

No Sense of Humor On the Autism Spectrum? Not So Fast! [ASHA Session]
Lars Perner, Ph.D.

4406

Parenting from a Self-Advocacy Perspective: Accepting, Challenging, and Loving Our Children All at Once
Zosia Zaks, M.S., M.Ed., CRC and Kristi Sakai

4199

Social Inventories: A Social Skills Curriculum Planning Guide [ASHA Session]
Kathleen A. Quill, Ph.D.

4409

What Do You Want to Be When You Grow up?: Vocational Training [BCBA Session]
Julie S. Weiss, M.Ed., BCBA

2:00 PM-2:30 PM

Break

2:30 PM-3:45 PM

4533

Asperger Syndrome Social Learning through Social Thinking Vocabulary and Superflex! [ASHA Session]
Michelle Garcia Winner, M.A., CCC-SLP and Pamela J. Crooke, PhD., CCC-SLP

4528

Dads and Autism: An Insider's Guide
Press Barnhill, DBA and Eric K. Blackwell, B.S.

4343

Finding �Voice�: Dance/Movement Therapy Interventions Increasing Children with Autism's Mirror Neuron Functioning
Dicki J. Macy, M.Ed., LMHC, ADTR and Robert D. Macy, Ph.D.

4085

Implementing Family-Based Comprehensive Positive Behavior Support in Illinois [ASHA Session]
Kathy L. Gould, M.S. and Nikki Michalak, M.S.

4548

Medicaid - Services throughout the Lifespan
Jeff Sell, J.D. and Ellen Blackwell, M.S.W.

4440

Nourishing Hope for Autism: Essentials of Nutrition and Diet Intervention [ASHA Session]
Julie Matthews, Certified Nutrition Consultant

4413

Resolving Issues with my Child’s School: Preventing/Navigating Mediation and Due Process
Barry G. Grossman, Ph.D., Ruth Aspy, Ph.D., Susan Jamieson, M.Ed. and Debra Gomez, Ph.D.

4119

Speech Therapy and Non-Verbal Students: Where Do I Begin? [ASHA Session]
Colleen H. Zillich, M.S., CCC-SLP and Megan Ahlers, M.S.

4384

Strategies for Building a Successful Camp for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum
Kelly Ernsperger, MSW, LCSW, James M. Williams, Scott Fogo, MSW, ACSW, LCSW and Janette Smith, B.S.

4399

The Keys to Effective Teacher Training: From Research to Practice [BCBA Session]
Bethany L. McNamara, M.S., BCBA, Tracey Toran, M.S., BCBA and William H. Ahearn, Ph.D., BCBA

4275

The Role of Temperament in Understanding and Treating Problem Behavior in Autism
Lauren M. Adamek, M.A.

4267

What Works for Students with Emotional Disorders or Autism Spectrum Disorders: Comparing and Contrasting Strategies
L. Lynn Stansberry Brusnahan, Ph.D.

4341

Working with Couples When One or Both People Have ASD: Key Issues
Lisa A. Lieberman, MSW, LCSW, parent

3:45 PM-4:15 PM

Break

4:15 PM-5:30 PM

4536

Dads' Workshop
Lee Grossman and James Ball, Ed.D., BCBA

4030

Faces - Recognition, Expression and Emotion. An Essential Intervention? [ASHA Session]
Ian Jordan, FBDO, CL, MFDO, FADO

4405

I Did It Myself! Increasing Independence Using Task Analysis [BCBA Session] [ASHA Session]
Julie S. Weiss, M.Ed., BCBA, William H. Ahearn, Ph.D., BCBA and Leah L. Bean, M.S., BCBA

4342

Individuals with Autism: Learning, Living, and Working in the Community
Anne S. Holmes, M.S., CCC, BCBA and Jamie K. Douglas, M.A.

4211

Pediatricians and Autism Spectrum Disorders: Diagnoistic Practices, Confidence Levels, and Beliefs
Julie Ivey, Ph.D., Licensed School Psychologist and Holly Hodges, B.S.

4304

Ready, Set, and Go with Assistive Technology [ASHA Session]
Sue C. Lin, M.S.

4092

Results of Nutritional Treatment Studies for Autism [ASHA Session]
James Adams, Ph.D.

4417

The Autism Network for Individuals with Hearing & Visual Impairments Annual Meeting
Margaret P. Creedon, Ph.D., James Vanderbosch, Psy.D., Beth A. Tirpak, CCC/SLP, QMRP and Michael Kanter, Parent, &, Advocate

4349

The Third Annual Women's Panel: Redefining Success and Strategies for Achieving
Dena Gassner, MSW, Judy M. Endow, MSW, Brigid A. Rankowski, College Student and Sharisa Joy Kochmeister, B.A.

4318

Unraveling the Facilitated Communication Controversy [ASHA Session]
Sue Rubin, Person with Autism, Rita G. Rubin, M.A. and Robert A. Rubin, Ph.D.

4355

Using Data-Driven Instruction in the Home and School Settings [ASHA Session]
Joseph M. Sapienza, M.S.

5:45 PM-6:45 PM

ASA National Board Meeting

6:00 PM-7:00 PM

College Support Program Meeting

7:30 PM-8:30 PM

Respite Care Theater Presentation

Saturday, July 25, 2009

7:30 AM-11:30 AM

Conference Registration Desk Open

7:30 AM-5:00 PM

Respite Childcare

8:15 AM-10:00 AM

4527

The Culture of Autism Panel
Lars Perner, Ph.D., Sondra K. Williams, Adult with Autism and Judy M. Endow, MSW

8:30 AM-12:15 PM

Autism as a Complex Crisis: New Developments and Opportunities to Help

4563

AUTISM as A COMPLEX CRISIS: What Are Its Contributors and How Do They Hang Together?

9:30 AM-1:30 PM

Exposition Hall Open

10:00 AM-10:45 AM

Break

10:45 AM-12:00 PM

4431

A Strengths-Based Approach for Creating Therapeutic Programs for Children with Autism [BCBA Session] [ASHA Session]
Rayni L. Anderson, M.Ed., BCBA

4357

Autism and Marriage: From Challenges to Coping Strategies to Relationship Enhancement
Robert A. Naseef, Ph.D.

4221

Behavioral Challenges: Strategies for Health Care Providers [ASHA Session]
Norah Louise Johnson, RN, MSN, CPNP, Ph.D. Candidate, Joel Lashley, Annette Bonjour, B.S., CCLS and Alice V. Stonek, B.A., BSN, M.S., CPN-BC

4242

Confronting Difficult Issues with Teens and Adults on the Autism Spectrum
Ellen H. Korin, M.Ed.

4089

District and School Team Capacity Building through the Illinois Autism Coaching Network (IACN)
Kathy L. Gould, M.S., Tina Erdmann and Laurie Walton, M.S., Ed.

4400

Effective Advocacy and Disclosure: A Workshop for People with Autism
Stephen M. Shore, Ed.D.

4367

Medical and Behavioral Challenges for the Child with ASD in the School
Jayne Bellando, Ph.D. and Maya Liza Lopez, M.D.

4380

Music Therapy as a Vehicle for Enhancing Self-Determination Skills
Ronna S. Kaplan, M.A., MT-BC, NMT and Lori Lundeen Smith, NMT, MT-BC

4339

Navigating Uncharted Waters: Parenting an Adult Child with Asperger Syndrome
Gena P. Barnhill, Ph.D., BCABA, NCSP and Press Barnhill, DBA

4167

Respite Provider Training Curriculum: A Collaboration Between Autism and Older Adult Service Agencies
Patricia Wright, Ph.D., MPH and Ruth Elaine Hane, B.S., Reiki, Master/Teacher

4227

The Classroom Campaign: Advocacy Through Education
Kristin A. Nelson, M.A. and Kelly Hickey

4321

The Use of Neurofeedback Training to Improve Variables of Attention [ASHA Session]
Guy McCormack, Ph.D., OTR/L, FAOTA

12:00 PM-1:30 PM

Lunch Break

Persons On the Spectrum of Autism Townhall Meeting

1:00 PM-2:30 PM

Autism as a Complex Crisis: New Developments and Opportunities to Help

4564

Complexity: Information Gathering and Management

1:30 PM-2:45 PM

4369

A Multi-Dimensional View of the Advocacy Spectrum: The Key is CARE
Ruth Snyder, RN

4345

Asperger's 101 for Social Workers and Other Mental Health Providers
Dena Gassner, MSW

4218

College Programs for Students on the Autism Spectrum
Jane Thierfeld Brown, Ed.D., Marc Ellison, M.A., LPC and Laura G. Klinger, Ph.D.

4361

Disability Harassment and the Importance of Social Support
Denise Schamens, B.A. and Chelsea Budde, B.A.

4412

Diversity as a Lifestyle Choice in the World of Autism and Other So-Called Disabilities
Sharisa Joy Kochmeister, B.A. and Jay Kochmeister, M.S.

4385

Functional Assessment of Sensory Needs: An Intervention Guide for Parents and Teachers [ASHA Session]
G. Richmond Mancil, Ph.D. and Marty Boman, Ed.D.

4425

I Think We're Ready... Developing a Sexuality Education Plan for Your Child with ASD
Samara Pulver Tetenbaum, M.A. and Shana Nichols, Ph.D.

4547

Practical Suggestions for Behavioral Change
Cathy Pratt, Ph.D.

4312

Proven Practical Strategies for Avoiding the Use of Physical Restraints
Kimberly L. Sanders, M.S., Strategic Leadership, Crystal M. Ranker, B.S., M.S. and Pamela A. Martin, B.S., ACBSW

4442

Removing Obstacles Together to Reach Our Infinite Potential
Jen Blackwell, B.S., Eric K. Blackwell, B.S., Cameron Blackwell and Jordan Blackwell

4429

The ECLIPSE Model: Global Skills Development That Improves Social and Behavioral Functioning [ASHA Session]
Sherry A. Moyer, B.S.

1:30 PM-5:00 PM

Exhibit Hall Breakdown (Exhibitors Only)

2:45 PM-3:15 PM

Break

3:00 PM-5:30 PM

Autism as a Complex Crisis: New Developments and Opportunities to Help

4566

Presentation and Focus Group On Database, Knowledge Base and Reference Base

3:15 PM-4:30 PM

4421

Addressing Parental Responsibilities, Concerns, and Coping Strategies Using the Four-Phase Model
Patricia A. Fennell, MSW, LCSW-R, Fred W. Coulter, Ph.D. and Sue Ann Hochberg, J.D., BSN

4102

Asperger�s Syndrome and the Voyage through Adolescence [ASHA Session]
Janet E. Graetz, Ph.D. and Kim Spampinato, M.A., LPC, NCC

4179

Computer-Based Stories: Motivation and Success for Children On the Autism Spectrum [ASHA Session]
Pati King-DeBaun, M.S., CCC-SLP

4403

Environmental Restructuring: Designing Individualized Environments to Address Behavioral Needs in Individuals with Autism [BCBA Session] [ASHA Session]
John M. Guercio, Ph.D., BCBA-D, CBIST, Marcus Adrian, AIA, LEED, AP and Erica Enright, Associate, AIA

4271

Friends Disappear in Middle and High School: Helping Individuals with ASD to Make Social Connections [ASHA Session]
L. Lynn Stansberry Brusnahan, Ph.D.

4444

Including Me: Success Stories from Home, School and Community
Cameron Blackwell and Jordan Blackwell

4428

Social Validity as a Criteria for Improving Transition Outcomes [ASHA Session]
Sherry A. Moyer, B.S. and Rayni L. Anderson, M.Ed., BCBA

4334

Structuring Social Successes through Music for Individuals with ASD and Their Peers [ASHA Session]
Ronna S. Kaplan, M.A., MT-BC, NMT

4338

The Perfect Storm: Compounding Vulnerabilities in Asperger's Syndrome and PDD
Dena Gassner, MSW