The ASA's 37th National Conference on Autism Spectrum Disorders (July 13-15, 2006)

ASA's 37th National Conference on Autism Spectrum Disorders (July 13-15, 2006)

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Thursday, July 13, 2006
8:15 AM-10:30 AM
#2348- MetDESK Workshop: Your Dependent With Special Needs-Making Their Future More Secure* RICC Ballroom
Brian Finn

11:00 AM-12:15 PM
#2328- Creating a Supportive Home and Community for the ASD Family* Kent/Bristol
Kristi Sakai and Lisa A. Lieberman

#2068- Assessment and Treatment of Joint Atention Deficits in Young Children with Autism Washington/Newport
Rebecca MacDonald

#2241- Computer Assisted Improvement of Social and Executive Functioning in Asperger’s Disorder* Narragansett Ballroom A
Ronald Calvanio, Gary Mesibov and Clare O'Callaghan

#2248- Entering the Maze: Getting Answers, Getting Help, Getting Going Narragansett Ballroom B
Nancy D. Wiseman

#2189- The Health Belief Model and Prediction of Parents’ Choices of Autism Treatment* 554 A-B
Hal E. Wildman

#2005- We Are Family: Parents on the Spectrum Speak Out* Narragansett Ballroom C
Valerie Paradiz, Sondra K. Williams, Lisa Janice Cohen, Phil Schwarz, Dena Gassner, Jerry Natowitz and Michael Bourke

#1774- CURRENT DIRECTIONS IN THE ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT OF PERSONS WITH ASD* Providence Ballroom I
Matthew Goodwin, James Bodfish and Cooper Woodard

#2242- Our Life In A Nutty Shell II, More Living With Autism and Loving It Providence Ballroom II
Carolyn A. Gammicchia, Andrew W. Gammicchia, Alexander S. Gammicchia and Nicholas C. Gammicchia

#2069- The Autism-Mercury Connection* 550 A-B
James Adams

#1878- Mama Told Me There'd Be Days Like This.....But Not How Many :(* 551 A-B
Herman T. Fishbein

#2343- Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders and the ASA Conference* 552 A-B
Cathy Pratt

#1717- Meeting and Maintaining Employer Expectations: Employment Success through a Business Perspective* 553 A-B
Jamie K. Douglas, Richard D. Alcantara, Joseph A. Bendas and Gerald F. Ford

12:00 PM-1:30 PM
#2073- Making Small Talk: How to Help Children Have Conversations and Make Friends Ballroom E
Fern Sussman

1:30 PM-2:45 PM
#2288- Autism Technology Panel Discussion: Overview of Products, Best Practices, Research, & Future Directions Narragansett Ballroom A
Karl W. Smith, Robert Stromer and Ron Oberleitner

#2352- Silver Lining Multimedia Presentation* Narragansett Ballroom A
Janet Hopkins

#2351- Social Skill Builders* Narragansett Ballroom A
Laurie Jacobs

#2349- Talk Autism* Narragansett Ballroom A
Ron Oberleitner

#2350- Technology to Aid in Data Collection for Children with Autism* Narragansett Ballroom A
Julie Kientz

#2243- ASD Awareness Kits and Disability Awareness Workshops, Preschool through Adult Hands-On Learning* Narragansett Ballroom B
Lisa Kowalski

#2344- Educating Students with the Most Significant Disabilities* 552 A-B
Cathy Pratt and Kristie Lofland

#2226- Autism Orientation for Faith Based Communities: Communication, Creativity, and Compassion* Washington/Newport
Kim R. Newgass and Sara Reed

#2290- Navigating the way from self-contained placement towards greater inclusion in high school* Kent/Bristol
Lisa A. Lieberman and Jordan R. Ackerson

#1726- Using video and multi-media technology to teach children with autism Providence Ballroom I
E. Amanda Boutot

#1761- Can’t or Won’t and what can we do about it.* Providence Ballroom II
Julie A. Donnelly

#2284- The Catching-up Years Growing Old With Autism: Help For Families* 550 A-B
Elizabeth (Liz) Roth and Audrey I. Horne

#1950- Explaining Autism to Children: Considerations, Activities and Resources* 554 A-B
Patricia E. Crissey

#1757- How To Guide for Parents: Practical Strategies for Managing Home Issues* 551 A-B
Anne S. Holmes and Nina Finkler

#2338- Vocational Rehabilitation Services for People with Autism Spectrum Disorders Narragansett Ballroom C
Anna Penn Hundley, Stephen M. Shore, Mike Smith and Ruth Christ Sullivan

#2292- Linking Emotional Stress with Oxidative Stress: Therapeutic Implications* 553 A-B
George Lambert, June Groden, Woody R. McGinnis and Matthew Goodwin

#2169- A Comprehensive Approach to the Prevention of Bullying* Ballroom D
Diane Twachtman-Cullen

#2181- Functional Analysis: Why we should use it and how it is done* Ballroom E
Eileen Roscoe, William H. Ahearn and Jason C. Bourret

#2136- Recovery Is a Possibility With Successful Biomedical Interventions* Ballroom B
Jeff Bradstreet

#2031- Building a State Support Infrastructure for Students with Autism in Rhode Island* Ballroom C
Sue Constable and Amy Grattan

3:15 PM-4:30 PM
#1948- Evidence-Based Standards: How They Work in Existing Residential Programs for Adults with Autism* Narragansett Ballroom A
Ruth Christ Sullivan, Mike Smith and Anna Penn Hundley

#1779- FOSTERING RESILIENCE, OPTIMISM, AND OTHER CHARACTER STRENGTHS: APPLYING POSTITIVE PSYCHOLOGY TO AUTISM* Narragansett Ballroom B
June Groden, Cooper Woodard, Jeffrey Jardin, Amy Rice and Ayelet Kantor

#1760- Speaking for Ourselves: Individuals on the Autism Spectrum Panel Narragansett Ballroom C
Julie A. Donnelly

#2043- My Grandchild has Autism... Now What??* Washington/Newport
John Shouse

#2232- Statewide Autism Training for Law Enforcement and First Responders* Kent/Bristol
Elizabeth H. Thompson and Kimberly S. Taylor

#2270- Dreams for Today, Success for Tomorrow: Planning for a Successful College Experience for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum* Providence Ballroom I
Lynda Geller

#1818- Building Social Relationship: A Systematic Approach to Teaching Social Interaction Skills to Children and Adolescents with ASD* Providence Ballroom II
Scott Bellini

#2109- Our Presence Automatically Liberates Others: Disability Awareness Programming and the Timelines Project 550 A-B
Elizabeth Parent and Ben Dorman

#2211- Toilet Brushes and Tarantulas: Understanding the Special Interests of Children with Asperger's* 554 A-B
Mary Ann Winter-Messiers and Cynthia Herr

#2280- Ten things you need to know when your child turns 18 551 A-B
Jaime B. Parent and Bryan D. Parent

#2342- Annual Meeting of the Network of Autism Training and Technical Assistance Programs (NATTAP) 552 A-B
Cathy Pratt, Barbara Becker-Cottrill and Shawn A. Henry

#1756- Fostering Mutual Friendships - The Friend 2 Friend Model* 553 A-B
Heather McCracken

#2058- Asperger Syndrome: A Study of Characteristics in progress at the University of Kansas Ballroom D
Bryan Smith and Brenda Smith Myles

#1953- Autism Network for Individuals with Hearing and Visual Impairments* Ballroom E
Margaret P. Creedon, Carol Schall, Terese Pawletko and Dolores Bartel

#2277- It’s Not Just for Fun Anymore: Innovations in Play and Leisure Skill Development* Ballroom B
Diane Twachtman-Cullen, Svany Svavars Kristjansson and Jennifer Twachtman-Reilly

#2132- From Echolalia to Social Cognition: Unique Communication Interventions Ballroom C
Arlene Dworkin Kaye

5:00 PM-6:15 PM
#2346- Town Hall Meeting for Those on the Spectrum Narragansett Ballroom C
Stephen M. Shore


Friday, July 14, 2006
8:30 AM-10:15 AM
#2354- Friday Keynote Session* RICC Ballroom
Martha Herbert

10:45 AM-12:00 PM
#2319- The Teacher Theory: The Thrive Vx. Struggle to Survive Phenomenon of Students with ASD Narragansett Ballroom A
Carol Ann Gray and Whitney Mitchell Krusniak

#2289- Women with Autism Differences SPEAK* Ballroom D
Dena Gassner, Sondra K. Williams, Kassiane A. Sibley, Brigid A. Rankowski, Valerie Paradiz and Temple- Ph.D., Grandin

#2033- All Residential Services Are Not Created Equal...What Makes a Quality Program?* Narragansett Ballroom B
Vicki L. Isler, Thomas P. McCool, Phil Blevins, Janice Cline, David L. Holmes, Kelly L. Schoen and Joel Smith

#2345- For Fathers Only Ballroom B
James Ball

#2110- God Does Not Make Garbage: A Live Performance Narragansett Ballroom C
Chris Rials-Seitz and Johnny Seitz

#2179- Using the Procedural Knowledge Profile © To Establish Communication Goals and Objectives Washington/Newport
Howard Shane, Sharon Weiss-Kapp, Debra Mandell, Jeffery Richards and Rebecca Fleisch Cordeiro

#2063- Ten Essential Skills to Learn Now for a Safe, Independent Life* 554 A-B
Emily D. Iland

#1869- Bringing You Protected Tomorrows: Creating the Future Care Plan for Family Member with Special Needs Kent/Bristol
Mary Anne Ehlert

#2054- Transition to Adult Life: The Delaware Model* Providence Ballroom I
Warren K. Ellis, Alexis Hackett, Katina Demetriou and Theda Ellis

#1709- When My Autism Gets Too Big!* Providence Ballroom II
Kari Dunn Buron

#1952- Developing Flexibility: Strategies that Help Regulate Intensive Emotional Reactions* 550 A-B
Judith A. Coucouvanis

#2141- Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT) in Nova Scotia: A community-based early intervention model 551 A-B
Daniel Openden, Susan E. Bryson, Isabel M. Smith, Robert Koegel and Lynn Kern Koegel

#2335- Improving Crime Victim Assistance for Individuals with Autism* 552 A-B
Catriona Johnson and Carolyn A. Gammicchia

#1897- Facilitating Friendships Between Children With ASD And Their Peers 553 A-B
Tara Tuchel, Jamie Lowell and William Roberts

1:45 PM-3:00 PM
#1694- The Parent As An Advocate In The Medical Insurance Context Washington/Newport
Marla Kraus

#1835- Issues and Strategies for Improving Reading Comprehension in Individuals with ASD* Kent/Bristol
Phyllis Kupperman, Alyssa Capeling, Mary Moreno, Christina Rees and Karen Supel

#1962- Puberty, Hygeine and Sexuality in Adolescence* Providence Ballroom I
Chantal Sicile-Kira and Stephen M. Shore

#2239- Lighting the Way to a New Society: Leading Others to Inclusive Communities* Providence Ballroom II
Barbara T. Doyle

#2286- 10 Strategies for Creating a Successful Day for a Person with ASD 550 A-B
Ronda L. Schelvan and Terri Cooper Swanson

#2032- Reinforcement Is Not a Four-Letter Word!* 551 A-B
Richard B. Graff, Heather Morrison and Iser G. DeLeon

#2334- Adults with Autism: What Does the Future Hold?* 552 A-B
Ruth Christ Sullivan, Michael Grady and Jimmie Beirne

#2111- Answering the Call: Meeting the Challenge of Leading Autism Programs* 554 A-B
Christine Reeve and Susan Kabot

#2101- Illuminating the Connection Between Sensory Integration Treatment and Improvements in Language Comprehension 553 A-B
Jennifer Twachtman-Reilly and Patrecia Zebrowski

#2281- Individualized toilet training programs for children with autism spectrum disorders* Ballroom E
Greg Valcante

#2072- Environmental Factors in Developmental Disabilities: The Emerging Science* Ballroom B
Martha Herbert, Mady Hornig and Ted Schettler

#1859- Autism and Epilepsy: New developments in treatment* Ballroom C
Peter A. Bridgman

3:30 PM-4:45 PM
#1881- P.S. 176 - An Exemplary Public School Program for Students with Autism Washington/Newport
Rosemary A. Petrovich, Rima Ritholtz and Elena Talamo-Mirabal

#1947- The F.R.I.E.N.D. Program* Kent/Bristol
Sharman E. Ober-Reynolds and Sheri Dollin

#2023- Using Interactive Video Teleconferencing to Support Families of Young Children with Autism* Providence Ballroom I
Jeffrey F. Hine and Danielle R. Liso

#2313- Beyond High School: Aspergers Syndrome, Autism and Transition to Higher Education* Providence Ballroom II
Carol Schall

#1928- Translating Clinical Practice into Technology: New Insights into Autism Intervention* 550 A-B
Kathleen A. Quill

#2078- Learning from the Inside Out* 551 A-B
Martha H. Ziegler, Robert Millburne and Ann Lyon

#2034- Navigating to Effective Inervention: An innovative Model Lights the Way Using parent Education, Coaching and Support* 552 A-B
Margaret Whelan and Neil Walker

#1771- Challenging Behaviors and Young Children with ASD: Perspectives on Prevention and Intervention.* 553 A-B
Glen Dunlap

#2321- Social Story™ Movies: Converting Printed Stories to Highly Dynamic Videos* Ballroom D
Mark Shelley and Carol Ann Gray

#1770- Individual Tutoring Programs: A Model for Evidence-Based Short-Term Skill Acquisition* Ballroom E
Kimberly A. Kroeger and Rena Sorensen-Burnworth

#1911- Enzymes:Application To Dietary Protocols in Autism* Ballroom B
Devin Houston

#1793- Accessing Services Through the Courts 554 A-B
david l. Holmes and ira Fingles

#2114- Self-Advocacy for Teens and Young Adults with Autism* Ballroom C
Kathy Kelchner, Ken Kellam and Mark Sachnik


Saturday, July 15, 2006
8:15 AM-9:30 AM
#2184- Total Communication: Experience From a Center-Based ABA Early Childhood Program* Narragansett Ballroom A
Aletta Sinoff, Leslie V. Sinclair, Deborah Factora and Stacy Powell

#2172- I Want Computer Narragansett Ballroom B
Jo Meyer

#1933- Theory of a Different Kind of Mind: Understanding Autistic Thinking* Narragansett Ballroom C
Lars Perner, Gerald (Jerry) Newport, Phil Schwarz, Julie Herndon, Charlie Collura and Leonora Gregory-Collura

#1731- Autism, Stress, and Movements Differences: Supporting Individuals Through Relationships Washington/Newport
Anne Donnellan, Martha Leary and Jodi Patterson Robledo

#2018- Enhancing Language, Cognition, and Social Reasoning through Systematic Grammar Training* 554 A-B
Katharine Beals

#2170- Meaningful relationships: the development and improvement of social skills in children with autism.* Kent/Bristol
Ilene S. Schwartz, Christopher D. Jones and Rina-Marie Leon-Guerrero

#1916- Autism, Asperger's and Adolescence: Life at the Time of Puberty* Providence Ballroom I
Alyson Beytien

#2228- Lost and Found: Discovering Asperger Syndrome After 50 Providence Ballroom II
Dania Jekel, Bekan Knox, Mark Goodman, John Rekemeyer, Jamie Freed and John Halpern

#1940- The Autistic Family Life Cycle: Family Stress and Divorce* 550 A-B
William M. Bolman

#2173- Is It Autism or ? Accurate Assessment by Practitioners 551 A-B
Terry Overton, Cheryl Fielding and Alonzo Andrews

#2347- Educational Resources for Children with ASD and their Families* 552 A-B
Gail R. Houle

#2287- To Speak or Not To Speak: Balancing Speech Production and Communication Goals 553 A-B
Jennifer Twachtman-Reilly

10:00 AM-11:15 AM
#1970- Empowering Parents to Advocate for Real Educational Benefit under the Reauthorized IDEA 2004 Narragansett Ballroom A
Glenn R. Friedemann, Mark W. Dana, Gail K. Weisberger, Merrill J. Friedemann and Karen D. Vessella

#1792- The Role Of Spirituality In The Lives Of Individuals With Asperger's Syndrome* Narragansett Ballroom B
Janet E. Graetz and Nick Dubin

#1927- Writer's Workshop For All Writers With ASD Subjects Narragansett Ballroom C
Stephen M. Shore, Chantal Sicile-Kira, Valerie Paradiz, Gerald (Jerry) Newport and Lisa Janice Cohen

#1734- Communication Environments – Giving Children a Reason to Communicate!* Washington/Newport
Teresa A. Cardon

#2191- Partner Classrooms- Coming Soon to a School Near You!* Kent/Bristol
Amy S. Geckeler, Daryl A. Rynning and William L. Holcomb

#2185- Special Trusts for Special People Providence Ballroom I
Mark B. Heffner and Neal A. Winston

#2011- Teaching Nonverbal Children with ASD To Speak* Providence Ballroom II
Martha B. Weiner

#1763- Hyperlexia and Autism: How Theory of Mind Relates to Reading Comprehension.* 550 A-B
Dawn A. Holman

#1841- Applied Behavior Analysis: Beyond Discrete Trial Teaching* 554 A-B
Caroline Gomez

#2064- We Are Family! Parents and Professionals Educating Each Other 551 A-B
Joanne G. Quinn, Connie R. Rinehart and Cheryl Cotter

#2337- Evidence-based Practices and Autism: The National Standards Project* 552 A-B
Susan M. Wilczynski

#1808- Behavioral Intervention in the School Setting 553 A-B
Sheri S. Dollin and Rachel A. McIntosh

12:15 PM-1:30 PM
#1866- Social Skills Groups for Children and Adolescents with Asperger's Disorder* Narragansett Ballroom A
Kelley Harrison Pistacchio

#2000- Keeping Ourselves Safe: Strategies for Coping with Social Danger* Narragansett Ballroom C
Zosia Zaks

#2240- Classroom and Communication Skills Program* Washington/Newport
Megan Ahlers and Colleen Zillich (nee Hannigan)

#2133- Social Skills as Essential Components of Positive Behavior Plans* Kent/Bristol
Todd Kellogg, Kristin Guiffra and Susan G. Izeman

#2195- Incorporating Visuals in the Education of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders* Providence Ballroom I
Shelley Green

#2326- Get a HANDLE on Autism: A Systems Approach to Sensory Processing Challenges* Providence Ballroom II
Judith Bluestone

#1956- Preparing for the Real World of Work* 551 A-B
Chantal Sicile-Kira and Stephen M. Shore

#2341- Identifying Systems that Work: Conversations with Providers and Consumers 552 A-B
Ilene S. Schwartz

#2107- How to Establish a Strong Relationship Between Vocational Rehabilitation and the Autism Community* 553 A-B
Jill Hinton Keel, Elizabeth H. Thompson, Matthew B. Thompson and Jo Perkins

#2059- Now What? Interventions Following the Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder* 554 A-B
Jean M. Slater

1:45 PM-3:15 PM
#2353- Closing Keynote Session* RICC Ballroom
V. Mark Durand