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47th Annual Autism Society National Conference
July 13 - 16, 2015 • New Orleans, Louisiana


Tuesday, July 12, 2016

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4:30 PM-6:00 PM


Autism Society Board of Director's Meeting

Wednesday, July 13, 2016

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8:00 AM-7:00 PM


Registration Open

9:00 AM-12:00 PM


9318
Pre-Conference Community Training - "Autism and Faith Community Engagement: Keys to Becoming a House of Worship for All People"
Shelly Christensen, MA and Elaine Hall

9287
Pre-Conference Community Training - Autism Society's Safe and Sound
Jimmy Donohoe and William Cannata Jr.

9:00 AM-2:00 PM


Exhibit Hall Set-Up

9:00 AM-4:00 PM


9299
Pre-Conference BCBA Session (Additional Registration Required) - "Effectively Incorporating Behavior Analysis into Public School Culture" [Session has 1/2 hour lunch (lunch will be provided) and two 15 minute breaks]
Anne Holmes, BCBA and James Ball, Ed.D., BCBA-D

12:00 PM-1:00 PM


Autism Society Panel of People on the Spectrum of Autism Luncheon (Private)

1:00 PM-5:00 PM


8946
Pre-Conference CEU Session (Additional Registration Required) - "Inclusive Theater: Evidence-based Intervention for Individuals with ASD" [Session has two 15 minute breaks]
Elaine Hall, Barry M. Prizant, Ph.D., CCC-SLP and Stephen M. Shore, Ed.D.

9302
Pre-Conference Self-Advocacy Session (Additional Registration Required) presented by the Autism Society Panel of People on the Spectrum of Autism

4:00 PM-8:00 PM


Exhibition Hall Open

5:30 PM-6:15 PM


New Attendee Welcome and Networking

6:30 PM-8:00 PM


Exhibit Hall Welcome Reception

Thursday, July 14, 2016

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7:30 AM-8:15 AM


Exhibit Hall Opening with Continental Breakfast

7:30 AM-4:00 PM


Exhibition Hall Open

7:30 AM-5:00 PM


Registration Open

8:30 AM-10:20 AM


Mornings with Richard and Opening Keynote with John Donvan and Caren Zucker

10:20 AM-10:30 AM


Break

10:30 AM-11:30 AM


General Session with Alycia Halladay, Autism Science Foundation

11:30 AM-12:30 PM


Autism Society Panel of Professional Advisors Luncheon (Private)

Book Signing with John Donvan and Caren Zucker

Lunch (Visit the Exhibit Hall)

12:30 PM-1:45 PM


8686
"If Einstein Attended Community College" - Challenges and Opportunities for Autism Spectrum Students at Two-Year Colleges
Brett Nachman, Ph.D., Student

8952
Autism in Your House of Worship: Cultivating a Welcoming Attitude and Meeting Needs
Jeanne M. Lyons, B.S.Ed.

9185
Creating Sensory Friendly, Inclusive Spaces at Home, School and in the Community
Shannon M. Sullivan, M.S., M.L.A.

9135
Diagnostic Disparities and Functional Challenges of African American Preschoolers with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Douglene Jackson, Ph.D., OTR/L, LMT

8722
Food Exploration and Discovery (FED) Program: A Comprehensive Approach to Addressing Complex Feeding Challenges
Alexandra Besecker, MS, OTR/L, Jessica Piatak, OTD, OTR/L, Kristina Carraccia, M.S., CCC-SLP, Stephanie Harrigan, M.S., CCC-SLP, Heidi Moser, M.S., CCC-SLP and Jessica Scanna, M.S., CCC-SLP

9313
Keeping our Communities Safe and Sound
William Cannata Jr. and Jimmy Donohoe

9012
Leaving the Nest, Not Flying the Coop: Why Letting Go is So Important...and HARD!
Nina Jonson, BS-Education

9311
Lifespan Planning with the Autism Society
Margaret Miller

9119
Minimizing Restraint and Seclusion: Safety You Can Count (On)
Kimberly L. Sanders, M.S. and Bonnie L. Zampino

8816
Performing in Musical Ensembles for Individuals with Autism
Stephen M. Shore, Ed.D. and Kaname Ueno, MA

9113
Planning For Your Future: Self-Determination and Motivation as Indicators for Workplace Success
Kate Palmer, MA, CCP, CAS

9117
Teaching Perspective Taking Skills to Individuals with ASD [BCBA Session]
Jennifer Yakos, M.A., BCBA

1:45 PM-2:15 PM


Break (Visit the Exhibit Hall)

2:15 PM-3:30 PM


9033
10 Basic Financial Steps for Special Needs Caregivers [Sponsored Session]
Nancy Giraldo, CLTC, LUTCF

8724
A Teen and His OT Present: Executive Function and Organization
Cara N. Koscinski, MOT, OTR/L and Jacob A. Koscinski

9110
Evidence-Based Landscape Design: Sensory Play Gardens' Value for Children with Developmental Disorders
John McConkey, CPSI and Ingrid M. Kanics, MOT, OTR/L

9212
Evidence-Based Treatment for Adults on the Autism Spectrum
Whitney E. Luffman

8706
Health Care and Service Challenges for Autistic Adults: A Call to Action
Dena Gassner, Ph.D., student

9172
Help... I'm overwhelmed in LIFE!... Strategies for living with Autism
Chloe M. Rothschild, Self-Advocate

8580
I Hate to Write! Rescuing our Reluctant Writers
Kathy Oehler, M.S., CCC-SLP and Cheryl Boucher, M.S., OTR

9170
Never Too Old for a Diagnosis
Lisa D. Settles, Psy.D. and Amie Lofton, Psy.D.

8893
The Benefits of Contingency Contracting with Young Adults Transitioning into Adulthood [BCBA Session]
Kelly M. Stamey, BCBA

9143
The Changing Communication Needs of Aging ASD Adults: Utilizing Technology to Bridge Ability with Self-Determination
Lindsay Ryan, BA, AC, QMHP and Kate Palmer, MA, CCP, CAS

8671
The Importance of Citizen Science in Advancing Autism Research
Alycia Halladay, PhD and Jill Escher, MA, JD

8800
Thomas, Twirling and Tea Parties: Using Play to Build Skills in Young Children with ASD
Kathy L. Gould, M.S. and Shelley C. Jobb, MA

3:30 PM-4:00 PM


Break (Visit the Exhibit Hall)

4:00 PM-5:15 PM


8921
Americorps Volunteering as a Means to Acquire Soft Skills for Future Employment
Jody John Ramey, M.S., M.L.I.S.

8586
Autism is a Family Affair: Creating a Quality Life through Positive Supports and Person-Centered-Planning
Kathy L. Gould, M.S. and Shelley C. Jobb, MA

8826
CANCELLED - Unsticking the Stuck: ASD and Mental Health Counseling
Chris Abildgaard, NCSP, LPC, NCC

9227
Discover the Professional Au Pair Program, A Childcare Solution for Families with Children with Autism [Sponsored Session]
Steven J. Courtney, Mara Work and Patti Rubel

8829
Entitlements Vs. Eligibility As They Relate to Lifespan Services for Those with ASD
David L. Holmes, Ed.D., BCBS, BCAP and Paul Prior, J.D.

9043
School and Home Working Together: Preparing for Transition [BCBA Session]
Anne Holmes, BCBA

9169
Siblings Speak Out: Processing Autism in the Family
Anna Schamens and Denise Schamens, B.S.

8603
The Autistic Newly Weds - Navigating a Successful Marriage!
Anita Lesko, BSN, RN, MS, CRNA, Abraham Talmage Nielsen, Stephen M. Shore, Ed.D., Alexander Plank, Jenny Palmiotto, Psy D and Michael Tolleson

8928
Thoughtful Steps: A Practical Guide to Transition for Students With Autism
John Miller, M.Ed.

8776
Transportation and Mobility Issues for Autistic Adults and Adolescents: Review of Research and Practice
Cecilia Feeley, Ph.D.

8995
Understanding Autism at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Lisa Wiggins, Ph.D., Daisy Christensen, Ph.D. and Jennifer Zubler, M.D.

8758
When ABA Is Not an Option: Other Treatments to Consider
Christine Raches, Psy.D. and Bill Beechler, M.D., FAAP

7:00 PM-9:00 PM


Film Screening - Life, Animated

Friday, July 15, 2016

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7:30 AM-5:00 PM


Registration Open

8:00 AM-3:00 PM


Exhibition Hall Open

8:30 AM-10:15 AM


Mornings with Richard and Friday Keynote with James Ball, Ed.D., BCBA-D

10:15 AM-10:45 AM


Break (Visit the Exhibit Hall)

Meet Julia Walk-Around Character from Sesame Street

10:45 AM-12:00 PM


8512
Autism in the Preschool Classroom: Cognitive/Language Strategies for Supporting Emotional Regulation
Leslie Blome, M.S., CCC-SLP and Maureen Zelle, M.S., Ed., ECSE

8762
Learn to "See" How to Fit-in: Pro-Social Strategies to Decrease and/or Prevent Mental Health Issues
Ellyn Lucas Arwood, Ed.D., CCC-SLP, Carole A. Kaulitz, M.Ed., CCC-SLP and Chris Merideth, M.Ed.

8773
Low Functioning, A Bad Word? Let's Discuss the Population Typically Not Talked About
Lisa E. Rego, Claudia Swiader, William Cannata Jr. and Tessa Cannata

9061
Making Your Case - How To Effectively Educate Legislators and Policy Makers
Sarah Sequenzia and Ven Sequenzia Jr.

9283
Remo Drum Table Activities Series: The Comfort Sound [Sponsored Session]
George Thompson, BS

9209
SMILE Biscotti - Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation Leader in Adult Autism
Matthew Resnik, Denise Resnik and Rob Resnik, JD

9144
Sexuality and the Spectrum: Lessons on Sex, Dating, and Love, Autism Style
Amy Gravino, M.A., CAS

8943
Teaching Generalization of Social and Communication Skills [BCBA Session]
Kathleen A. Quill, Ed.D., BCBA-D and L. Lynn Stansberry Brusnahan, Ph.D.

8645
The Best Medicine: Addressing Nutrition Through the Acquisition of Cooking Skills
Janice Goldschmidt, MS, RD

9019
Training and Managing the Neurodiverse Workplace: Real World Perspectives
Robert A. Naseef, Ph.D., Stephen M. Shore, Ed.D., José Velasco Sr., M.S. and José Velasco Jr.

8817
Transition From Educational Services to Adulthood: Setting Up Young Adults With Autism For Success
Stephen Lockwood, TOH, M.Ed.

9129
Treatment Models for Success: Identifying Similarities and Differences of Mental Health and Autism Spectrum Diagnoses
Kate Palmer, MA, CCP, CAS and Lindsay Ryan, BA, AC, QMHP

11:45 AM-12:15 PM


Meet Julia Walk-Around Character from Sesame Street

12:00 PM-1:15 PM


Break (Visit the Exhibit Hall)

Lunch (Meet and Greet with the Autism Society Advisory - Bring your Lunch and Questions)

12:45 PM-1:15 PM


Meet Julia Walk-Around Character from Sesame Street

1:15 PM-2:30 PM


8607
Beyond Person-First Language: Self-Advocacy and the Words We Use
Kate Gladstone, M.L.S. and James Williams

9208
Building Family Recreational Activities
Andrew Baumann, M.A., ICADC, FAPA

8956
Empowering the Emerging Self-Advocate: Promoting Independence and Autonomy Using the ISA Curriculum
Susan Kelso, M.A. and Valerie Paradiz, PhD

8922
Kernals of Hope - Discovering Business Ownership
Joseph Steffy

8575
Lions, Tigers, and Bears Oh My: Autism and Cyber Safety
David Fallon

9329
One More Therapy? Practical Approaches of Using Clinically Proven Sensory Enrichment Therapy [Sponsored Session]
Whitney Louder, MOT, OTR/L

8914
Reflecting on the Journey: 20 Years of a Parent Weekend Retreat
Barry M. Prizant, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Elaine C. Meyer, Ph.D., R.N. and Elaine Hall

9029
Sesame Street and Autism: See Amazing in All Children!
Kayla Nalven

8747
Speaking for Ourselves: Individuals with Autism Panel.
Julie A. Donnelly, Ph.D., Jocelyn Eastman, Karl Wittig, P.E., Matthew Prendergast, B.S., M.S, Marcie Tyler and Jessica Davis

8799
Strategy = Success! Approaching Difficult Tasks with a Comprehensive and Strategic Plan!
Brooke Olson, B.S., Organizational, Behavior and Chloe M. Rothschild, Self-Advocate

8993
The Pennsylvania Autism Services, Education, Resources, and Training Collaborative(ASERT): An Innovative Public-Private Partnership Model
Kaitlin Koffer Miller, MPH

9071
Utilizing AAC within an ABA format using LAMP: Language Acquisition through Motor Planning [BCBA Session]
Julie A. Adkins, M.C.D., CCC-SLP, BCBA

2:30 PM-3:00 PM


Break (Visit the Exhibit Hall)

3:00 PM-4:15 PM


8555
Assessing Autistic Communication with the Stimulus Control Ratio Equation [BCBA Session]
Lee L. Mason, PhD, BCBA-D and Alonzo Andrews, M.A.

8969
Building Blocks for the Future: An Integrated Housing System for Individuals with Autism
Karen Markle, MA, BCBA, Christiana Show, MSEd, ABA and Elliot Frank, BS

8848
Building Self-Determination: Adults With Autism Mentoring High School Students With Autism
Kelly Kautz, M.Ed. and Dianna M. Michels, M.Ed.

8833
DIR/Floortime, the iPad and Augmentative Communication: Application in Children with ASD from Birth to Five
Michele C. Havens, Ph.D. and Elisa Chrem, M.A. speech/language and ed leadership

8601
Finding My Voice(s): My Personal Autism Journey towards Independence and Career in Voiceover
Jonathan Murphy and Jodi Murphy

9310
From Inclusion to Belonging: A Paradigm Shift
Shelly Christensen, MA and Elaine Hall

9154
Grassroots Tactics and Cultural Change: Eliminating Barriers and Making Autism Productive in Today's Global Society
Darrius R. Frazier, BS, BA and Ruth M. Fairfax Frazier, MSHSA

9319
Guided Play: Smart Toys for Behavior Assessment and Intervention [Sponsored Session]
Cong Chen, Ph.D.

8786
Ignorance to Curiosity: An Analysis of the Portrayal of Autism in Entertainment and the Media.
John Miller, M.Ed.

8510
Teaching and Accommodating Executive Functioning Skills Across the Lifespan
Melody Latimer

8751
The Father Factor: Engaging Fathers and Strengthening Families
Robert A. Naseef, Ph.D.

9093
Top Five Tips for the Balancing the Roles of Parent & Professional
Maleita Olson, LCSW, BSL

4:30 PM-5:30 PM


Panel of People on the Spectrum of Autism Town Hall Meeting

Saturday, July 16, 2016

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7:30 AM-10:30 AM


Registration Open

8:00 AM-12:15 PM


Conference and Exhibit Hall Opens

Exhibition Hall Open

8:30 AM-9:45 AM


8990
A Framework for Decreasing Meltdowns: The Cup Kid
Nancy Kling, M.A., L.P.C., L.P.A.

8560
A Home for Max: One Family's Successful Journey to Independent Supported Living
Victoria Z. Meyer, Parent and Barbara K. Caparulo, Psy.D.

9320
DIRFloortime and Autism: An Overview of the "D.I.R. Floor-time" Approach and the Latest Research [Sponsored Session]
Jeffrey Guenzel, MA, LPC and Gilbert Tippy, Psy.D.

8572
Effective Use of Behavior Contracts to Facilitate Independence and Self-Sufficiency [BCBA Session]
Alfred Tuminello Jr., BCBA, LBA

8771
ExerciseBuddy, an iPad App, Teaches Individuals with Autism to Exercise
David S. Geslak, B.S., ACSM, EP-C, CSCS

9314
Getting to Yes – Supporting Your Advocacy with High Impact Strategies to be an Effective Advocate
Susan Kabot, Ed.D., CCC-SLP and Tonia Ferguson

8535
Guy Stuff - Sexuality and Relationship Education for Boys with ASD
Ryan Wexelblatt, LSW

8849
Inclusion Time, It's Critical: Strategies for Academic and Social Success for All Levels of ASD
Shannon Urquhart-Vaught, M.A.

8866
Mardi Gras and ASD: Let the Good, Sci-Fi Times Roll!
Kate Lacour, ATR-BC

8954
The Wallet Card: A Way to Safely Disclose Your Disability to Law Enforcement
Diane Adreon, Ed.D., Bart Barta and Matthew Dietz

8858
There's a Fine Line... (Understanding Inappropriate Communication and Behaviors in Relationships)
Eszter Kiss, M.A., LPC and Bianca Hynes, M.A.

8749
Utilizing Appreciative Inquiry in Transition Coaching for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Post-Secondary Education
Joanna L. Ale, M.S., LMHC, CIC, Ed.D.(C) and Brian James Ludden, M.S., LMHC, Ed.D.(C)

9:45 AM-10:15 AM


Break (Visit the Exhibit Hall)

10:15 AM-11:30 AM


9142
Anxiety Overlooked: Identification and Treatment of Anxiety in Children with ASD
Chelsey Morrison, Psy.D.

8689
Autism Adulthood: Insights and Strategies for a Fulfilling Life
Susan L. Senator, author, speaker, mother

9175
Beyond Transition: Meeting the Service and Support Needs of Older, High-Functioning ASD Adults.
Ruth Elizabeth Burks, Ph.D., and, Ed.M. and Gyasi Omari Burks-Abbott, M.S.

8909
Born Anew at 32 - A Strange Journey of Autism in Women
Jocelyn Eastman

8543
CANCELLED - The Trauma Experience of Autism: Treatment Implications and Methods
Robert Cox, M.A., PLPC, NCC

9165
Healthcare Transition: From the Peds Office to Adult Care
Linda H. Starnes, BS

9360
Movement Method - An Effective Kinetic Learning System, Designed by Autists for Autists.
Rupert Isaacson

8540
Playing with Intention to Increase Communication [BCBA Session]
Amy Prince, MA-CCC, SLP, BCBA and Amber Ladd, MA-CCC, SLP, BCBA

8728
Technology As Storytelling: Using Technology to Help Build Capacity and Engage a Community
Suzanne L. Potts, LMSW, MPH, Angela Hale and Susan Risdon

9220
The 3 R's of Transition to Adulthood for Students with Autism: Responsibility, Regulation, Relationships [Sponsored Session]
Nancy DeSando, BS, RN and Shaloni Winston, MS, Clinical, Psychology, MBA

9141
The Bully Project: Using Applied Drama to Empower Young People on the Spectrum
Wendy S. Duke, MA in Theatre; Licensed inTheatre Education, K-12 and Laura Valendza, MFA in Acting MA in Special Education; Certified Intervention Specialist, K-12

9044
The Pursuit of Self-Employment: Feeble or Feasible?
Jennie Trocchio Kirkland, Ph.D.

8813
Which Bridges to Cross and Which to Burn: Using Transition Assessments to Plan for Adulthood
Ann Simun, Psy.D. and Sandra Shove

11:30 AM-12:30 PM


Book Signing with Steve Silberman

Lunch (Last Chance to visit Exhibit Hall and Stock up on Unique Items)

12:30 PM-2:00 PM


Afternoon with Richard and Closing Keynote - Panel Discussion with Steve Silberman