2348

MetDESK Workshop: Your Dependent With Special Needs-Making Their Future More Secure
Brian Finn

2068

Assessment and Treatment of Joint Atention Deficits in Young Children with Autism
Rebecca MacDonald, Ph.D., BCBA

1774

CURRENT DIRECTIONS IN THE ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT OF PERSONS WITH ASD
Matthew Goodwin, MA, James Bodfish, PhD and Cooper Woodard, Ph.D., BCBA

2241

Computer Assisted Improvement of Social and Executive Functioning in Asperger’s Disorder
Ronald Calvanio, AB, MA, PhD, Gary Mesibov, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. and Clare O'Callaghan, RN, CD, EdD

2328

Creating a Supportive Home and Community for the ASD Family
Kristi Sakai, Parent, Author and Lisa A. Lieberman, MSW, LCSW, ASD, parent

2248

Entering the Maze: Getting Answers, Getting Help, Getting Going
Nancy D. Wiseman, B.S., Communications

2343

Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders and the ASA Conference
Cathy Pratt, PhD

1878

Mama Told Me There'd Be Days Like This.....But Not How Many :(
Herman T. Fishbein, Ed., D.

1717

Meeting and Maintaining Employer Expectations: Employment Success through a Business Perspective
Jamie K. Douglas, M.A., Richard D. Alcantara, A.S., Joseph A. Bendas, Wawa, Inc. and Gerald F. Ford III, B.A.

2242

Our Life In A Nutty Shell II, More Living With Autism and Loving It
Carolyn A. Gammicchia, Mother, Wife, Friend, and, Adv, Andrew W. Gammicchia, Father, Husband, Advocate, Alexander S. Gammicchia and Nicholas C. Gammicchia, Teen, on, a, mission, to, assi

2069

The Autism-Mercury Connection
James Adams, Ph.D.

2189

The Health Belief Model and Prediction of Parents’ Choices of Autism Treatment
Hal E. Wildman, Ph.D.

2005

We Are Family: Parents on the Spectrum Speak Out
Valerie Paradiz, Ph.D., Sondra K. Williams, Adult, with, Autism, Lisa Janice Cohen, Phil Schwarz, Dena Gassner, LMSW, Jerry Natowitz and Michael Bourke, MS

2073

Making Small Talk: How to Help Children Have Conversations and Make Friends
Fern Sussman, B.A., MHSc

2169

A Comprehensive Approach to the Prevention of Bullying
Diane Twachtman-Cullen, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

2243

ASD Awareness Kits and Disability Awareness Workshops, Preschool through Adult Hands-On Learning
Lisa Kowalski, MS, Engineering, Management

2226

Autism Orientation for Faith Based Communities: Communication, Creativity, and Compassion
Kim R. Newgass and Sara Reed, Esq.

2288

Autism Technology Panel Discussion: Overview of Products, Best Practices, Research, & Future Directions
Karl W. Smith, Robert Stromer, Ph.D. and Ron Oberleitner, n/a

2031

Building a State Support Infrastructure for Students with Autism in Rhode Island
Sue Constable, MA and Amy Grattan, M.Ed

1761

Can’t or Won’t and what can we do about it.
Julie A. Donnelly, Ph.D.

2344

Educating Students with the Most Significant Disabilities
Cathy Pratt, PhD and Kristie Lofland, MS

1950

Explaining Autism to Children: Considerations, Activities and Resources
Patricia E. Crissey, 5th-year, &, BS, degree, in, S

2181

Functional Analysis: Why we should use it and how it is done
Eileen Roscoe, PhD, BCBA, William H. Ahearn, Ph.D., BCBA and Jason C. Bourret, PhD, BCBA

1757

How To Guide for Parents: Practical Strategies for Managing Home Issues
Anne S. Holmes, M.S., CCC, BCBA and Nina Finkler, M.Ed., LDT/C, B.C.B.A.

2292

Linking Emotional Stress with Oxidative Stress: Therapeutic Implications
George Lambert, MD, June Groden, Ph.D., Woody R. McGinnis, M.D. and Matthew Goodwin, MA

2290

Navigating the way from self-contained placement towards greater inclusion in high school
Lisa A. Lieberman, MSW, LCSW, ASD, parent and Jordan R. Ackerson

2136

Recovery Is a Possibility With Successful Biomedical Interventions
Jeff Bradstreet, MD, FAAFP

2352

Silver Lining Multimedia Presentation
Janet Hopkins, n/a

2351

Social Skill Builders
Laurie Jacobs, n/a

2349

Talk Autism
Ron Oberleitner, n/a

2350

Technology to Aid in Data Collection for Children with Autism
Julie Kientz, n/a

2284

The Catching-up Years Growing Old With Autism: Help For Families
Elizabeth (Liz) Roth, Parent and Audrey I. Horne, Parent

1726

Using video and multi-media technology to teach children with autism
E. Amanda Boutot, Ph.D., BCBA

2338

Vocational Rehabilitation Services for People with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Anna Penn Hundley, M.Ed., Stephen M. Shore, Ed.D., Mike Smith, M.A. and Ruth Christ Sullivan, Ph.D.

2342

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

2058

Asperger Syndrome: A Study of Characteristics in progress at the University of Kansas
Bryan Smith, M.S and Brenda Smith Myles, Ph.D.

1953

Autism Network for Individuals with Hearing and Visual Impairments
Margaret P. Creedon, Ph.D., Carol Schall, Ph.D., Terese Pawletko, Ph.D. and Dolores Bartel

1818

Building Social Relationship: A Systematic Approach to Teaching Social Interaction Skills to Children and Adolescents with ASD
Scott Bellini, Ph.D.

2270

Dreams for Today, Success for Tomorrow: Planning for a Successful College Experience for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum
Lynda Geller, Ph.D.

1948

Evidence-Based Standards: How They Work in Existing Residential Programs for Adults with Autism
Ruth Christ Sullivan, Ph.D., Mike Smith, M.A. and Anna Penn Hundley, M.Ed.

1779

FOSTERING RESILIENCE, OPTIMISM, AND OTHER CHARACTER STRENGTHS: APPLYING POSTITIVE PSYCHOLOGY TO AUTISM
June Groden, PhD, Cooper Woodard, Ph.D., BCBA, Jeffrey Jardin, MEd, Amy Rice, B.A. and Ayelet Kantor, PhD

1756

Fostering Mutual Friendships - The Friend 2 Friend Model
Heather McCracken, Author

2132

From Echolalia to Social Cognition: Unique Communication Interventions
Arlene Dworkin Kaye, M.S, CCC-SLP

2277

It’s Not Just for Fun Anymore: Innovations in Play and Leisure Skill Development
Diane Twachtman-Cullen, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Svany Svavars Kristjansson, M.Sc. and Jennifer Twachtman-Reilly

2043

My Grandchild has Autism... Now What??
John Shouse, Parent

2109

Our Presence Automatically Liberates Others: Disability Awareness Programming and the Timelines Project
Elizabeth Parent, B.S., M.S. and Ben Dorman, M.A., M.Sc., Ph.D.

1760

Speaking for Ourselves: Individuals on the Autism Spectrum Panel
Julie A. Donnelly, Ph.D.

2232

Statewide Autism Training for Law Enforcement and First Responders
Elizabeth H. Thompson, B.A. and Kimberly S. Taylor

2280

Ten things you need to know when your child turns 18
Jaime B. Parent, Father and Bryan D. Parent, Person, with, autism

2211

Toilet Brushes and Tarantulas: Understanding the Special Interests of Children with Asperger's
Mary Ann Winter-Messiers, BA, maitrise, doctoral, studie and Cynthia Herr, Ph.D.

2346

Town Hall Meeting for Those on the Spectrum
Stephen M. Shore, Ed.D.

2354

Friday Keynote Session
Martha Herbert, MD, PhD

2033

All Residential Services Are Not Created Equal...What Makes a Quality Program?
Vicki L. Isler, Ed.D., BCBA, Thomas P. McCool, Ed.D., Phil Blevins, RN, LCS, Janice Cline, M.S., CCC-SLP, David L. Holmes, Ed., D., BCFE, BCAP, Kelly L. Schoen, M.A.T. and Joel Smith, Ph.D.

1869

Bringing You Protected Tomorrows: Creating the Future Care Plan for Family Member with Special Needs
Mary Anne Ehlert, CFP

1952

Developing Flexibility: Strategies that Help Regulate Intensive Emotional Reactions
Judith A. Coucouvanis, M.A., PMHCNS-BC

1897

Facilitating Friendships Between Children With ASD And Their Peers
Tara Tuchel, M.S., CCC-SLP, Jamie Lowell and William Roberts

2345

For Fathers Only
James Ball, Ed.D.

2110

God Does Not Make Garbage: A Live Performance
Chris Rials-Seitz, MA, Psychology/MFT and Johnny Seitz, educator, and, an, adult, with

2335

Improving Crime Victim Assistance for Individuals with Autism
Catriona Johnson, M.S. and Carolyn A. Gammicchia, Mother, Wife, Friend, and, Adv

2141

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

2063

Ten Essential Skills to Learn Now for a Safe, Independent Life
Emily D. Iland, B.A.

2319

The Teacher Theory: The Thrive Vx. Struggle to Survive Phenomenon of Students with ASD
Carol Ann Gray, BS, Degree and Whitney Mitchell Krusniak, MS

2054

Transition to Adult Life: The Delaware Model
Warren K. Ellis, Ph.D., in, Special, Education, Alexis Hackett, B.A., B.S., M.Ed, Katina Demetriou, B.S. and Theda Ellis, M.Ed., MBA

2179

Using the Procedural Knowledge Profile © To Establish Communication Goals and Objectives
Howard Shane, Ph.D., Sharon Weiss-Kapp, M.Ed., Degree, in, Speech, Pat, Debra Mandell, OTR, MS, Jeffery Richards, M.Ed. and Rebecca Fleisch Cordeiro, M.Ed.

1709

When My Autism Gets Too Big!
Kari Dunn Buron, MS

2289

Women with Autism Differences SPEAK
Dena Gassner, LMSW, Sondra K. Williams, Adult, with, Autism, Kassiane A. Sibley, Brigid Rankowski, B.A., Valerie Paradiz, Ph.D. and Temple- Ph.D., Grandin

2286

10 Strategies for Creating a Successful Day for a Person with ASD
Ronda L. Schelvan, M.S.Ed. and Terri Cooper Swanson, M.S., MT-BC

2334

Adults with Autism: What Does the Future Hold?
Ruth Christ Sullivan, Ph.D., Michael Grady, M.A. and Jimmie Beirne, M.A.

2111

Answering the Call: Meeting the Challenge of Leading Autism Programs
Christine Reeve, Ph.D., BCBA and Susan Kabot, Ed.D., CCC-SLP

1859

Autism and Epilepsy: New developments in treatment
Peter A. Bridgman, MD

2072

Environmental Factors in Developmental Disabilities: The Emerging Science
Martha Herbert, MD, PhD, Mady Hornig, MD, MA and Ted Schettler, MD, MPH

2101

Illuminating the Connection Between Sensory Integration Treatment and Improvements in Language Comprehension
Jennifer Twachtman-Reilly, M.S., CCC-SLP and Patrecia Zebrowski, M.S., OTR/L

2281

Individualized toilet training programs for children with autism spectrum disorders
Greg Valcante, Ph.D.

1835

Issues and Strategies for Improving Reading Comprehension in Individuals with ASD
Phyllis Kupperman, M.A., CCC-SLP/L, Alyssa Capeling, M.A., CCC-SLP/L, Mary Moreno, M.S, CCC-SLP/L, Christina Rees, M.A., CCC-SLP/L and Karen Supel, M.A., CCC-SLP/L

2239

Lighting the Way to a New Society: Leading Others to Inclusive Communities
Barbara T. Doyle, Master, of, Science, degree

1962

Puberty, Hygeine and Sexuality in Adolescence
Chantal Sicile-Kira, BA, Social, Ecology and Stephen M. Shore, Ed.D.

2032

Reinforcement Is Not a Four-Letter Word!
Richard B. Graff, M.S., BCBA, Heather Morrison, M.S., BCBA and Iser G. DeLeon, Ph.D, BCBA

1694

The Parent As An Advocate In The Medical Insurance Context
Marla Kraus, J.D., A.B.

1793

Accessing Services Through the Courts
david l. Holmes, Ed., D., BCFE, BCAP and ira Fingles, esq.

2313

Beyond High School: Aspergers Syndrome, Autism and Transition to Higher Education
Carol Schall, Ph.D.

1771

Challenging Behaviors and Young Children with ASD: Perspectives on Prevention and Intervention.
Glen Dunlap, Ph.D.

1911

Enzymes:Application To Dietary Protocols in Autism
Devin Houston, PhD

1770

Individual Tutoring Programs: A Model for Evidence-Based Short-Term Skill Acquisition
Kimberly A. Kroeger, Psy.D. and Rena Sorensen-Burnworth, Ph.D.

2078

Learning from the Inside Out
Martha H. Ziegler, MA, Parent, Robert Millburne, Ph., D, D.M. and Ann Lyon, MSW

2034

Navigating to Effective Inervention: An innovative Model Lights the Way Using parent Education, Coaching and Support
Margaret Whelan and Neil Walker

1881

P.S. 176 - An Exemplary Public School Program for Students with Autism
Rosemary A. Petrovich, P.D., Education, Administratio, Rima Ritholtz, M.S., Education, Administratio and Elena Talamo-Mirabal, P.D., in, Education, Administr

2114

Self-Advocacy for Teens and Young Adults with Autism
Kathy Kelchner, M.Ed., Ken Kellam III, B.S. and Mark Sachnik, B.S., C.T.P.

2321

Social Story™ Movies: Converting Printed Stories to Highly Dynamic Videos
Mark Shelley, B.A., Degree, USC and Carol Ann Gray, BS, Degree

1947

The F.R.I.E.N.D. Program
Sharman E. Ober-Reynolds, R.N., M.S.N., C-FNP and Sheri Dollin, M.Ed.

1928

Translating Clinical Practice into Technology: New Insights into Autism Intervention
Kathleen A. Quill, Ed.D., BCBA-D

2023

Using Interactive Video Teleconferencing to Support Families of Young Children with Autism
Jeffrey F. Hine, M.Ed., BCBA and Danielle R. Liso, Ph.D., BCBA

1916

Autism, Asperger's and Adolescence: Life at the Time of Puberty
Alyson Beytien, BA

1731

Autism, Stress, and Movements Differences: Supporting Individuals Through Relationships
Anne Donnellan, Ph.D., Martha Leary, MS, CCC-SLP and Jodi Robledo, Ph.D.

2347

Educational Resources for Children with ASD and their Families
Gail R. Houle, Ph.D.

2018

Enhancing Language, Cognition, and Social Reasoning through Systematic Grammar Training
Katharine Beals, Ph.D.

2172

I Want Computer
Jo Meyer, Degrees:, BA, MS, Iowa, State,

2173

Is It Autism or ? Accurate Assessment by Practitioners
Terry Overton, Ed.D., NCSP, LSSP, Cheryl Fielding, Ph.D., R.P.E.D. and Alonzo Andrews, M.A.

2228

Lost and Found: Discovering Asperger Syndrome After 50
Dania Jekel, MSW, Bekan Knox, OTR, Mark Goodman, M.A., John Rekemeyer, B.A., Jamie Freed, MSW and John Halpern, PhD

2170

Meaningful relationships: the development and improvement of social skills in children with autism.
Ilene S. Schwartz, PhD, Christopher D. Jones, PhC, BCBA and Rina-Marie Leon-Guerrero, PhC, BCBA

1940

The Autistic Family Life Cycle: Family Stress and Divorce
William M. Bolman, M.D.

1933

Theory of a Different Kind of Mind: Understanding Autistic Thinking
Lars Perner, Ph.D., Gerald (Jerry) Newport, B.A., Math, Phil Schwarz, Julie Herndon, OTR/L, BCP, Charlie Collura, B.A. and Leonora Gregory-Collura, Dip., RBSTTC

2287

To Speak or Not To Speak: Balancing Speech Production and Communication Goals
Jennifer Twachtman-Reilly

2184

Total Communication: Experience From a Center-Based ABA Early Childhood Program
Aletta Sinoff, Ph.D, CCC-SLP, BCBA-D, Leslie V. Sinclair, MA, CCC/SLP, BCBA, Deborah Factora, B.S.S.W and Stacy Powell, M.S., CCC/SLP

1841

Applied Behavior Analysis: Beyond Discrete Trial Teaching
Caroline Gomez, Ph.D.

1808

Behavioral Intervention in the School Setting
Sheri S. Dollin, M.Ed. and Rachel A. McIntosh, B.A., BCABA

1734

Communication Environments – Giving Children a Reason to Communicate!
Teresa A. Cardon, M.A., CCC-SLP

1970

Empowering Parents to Advocate for Real Educational Benefit under the Reauthorized IDEA 2004
Glenn R. Friedemann, J.D., Mark W. Dana, J.D., Gail K. Weisberger, M.S.W., Merrill J. Friedemann, J.D. and Karen D. Vessella, M.S.

2337

Evidence-based Practices and Autism: The National Standards Project
Susan M. Wilczynski, PhD, BCBA

1763

Hyperlexia and Autism: How Theory of Mind Relates to Reading Comprehension.
Dawn A. Holman, PhD

2191

Partner Classrooms- Coming Soon to a School Near You!
Amy S. Geckeler, MA, BCBA, Daryl A. Rynning, MS, Ed., BCBA and William L. Holcomb, Phd, BCBA

2185

Special Trusts for Special People
Mark B. Heffner, Attorney and Neal A. Winston, Attorney

2011

Teaching Nonverbal Children with ASD To Speak
Martha B. Weiner, M.S., CCC-SLP

1792

The Role Of Spirituality In The Lives Of Individuals With Asperger's Syndrome
Janet E. Graetz, Doctor, of, Philosophy and Nick Dubin, M.Ed., Psy.S

2064

We Are Family! Parents and Professionals Educating Each Other
Joanne G. Quinn, Connie R. Rinehart, M.S., CCC-SLP and Cheryl Cotter, M, Ed

1927

Writer's Workshop For All Writers With ASD Subjects
Stephen M. Shore, Ed.D., Chantal Sicile-Kira, BA, Social, Ecology, Valerie Paradiz, Ph.D., Gerald (Jerry) Newport, B.A., Math and Lisa Janice Cohen

2240

Classroom and Communication Skills Program
Megan Ahlers, MS and Colleen Zillich (nee Hannigan), MS, CCC-SLP

2326

Get a HANDLE on Autism: A Systems Approach to Sensory Processing Challenges
Judith Bluestone, Neurodevelopmental/Educational

2107

How to Establish a Strong Relationship Between Vocational Rehabilitation and the Autism Community
Jill Hinton Keel, Ph.D., Elizabeth H. Thompson, B.A., Matthew B. Thompson, adult, with, ASD and Jo Perkins, BA

2341

Identifying Systems that Work: Conversations with Providers and Consumers
Ilene S. Schwartz, PhD

2195

Incorporating Visuals in the Education of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Shelley Green, M.S.

2000

Keeping Ourselves Safe: Strategies for Coping with Social Danger
Zosia Zaks, M.S.Technical, Journalism

2059

Now What? Interventions Following the Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Jean M. Slater, Sp/Language, Pathologist

1956

Preparing for the Real World of Work
Chantal Sicile-Kira, BA, Social, Ecology and Stephen M. Shore, Ed.D.

1866

Social Skills Groups for Children and Adolescents with Asperger's Disorder
Kelley Harrison Pistacchio, PhD, Clinical, psychologist

2133

Social Skills as Essential Components of Positive Behavior Plans
Todd Kellogg, M.Psy., MA, MFT, Kristin Guiffra, BA and Susan G. Izeman, PhD, BCBA

2353

Closing Keynote Session
V. Mark Durand, Ph.D.

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