The ASA's 38th National Conference on Autism Spectrum Disorders (July 11-14, 2007) of ASA

The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, Scottsdale, AZ

http://www.autism-society.org/

For a complete author index with session numbers, please click here
General Submissions

 
Thursday, July 12, 2007

10:45 AM-12:00 PM
#3083- ARI/DAN! I: Overview of Biomedical Treatments**
Herberger Ballroom 1
 
#2906- Augmentative/Alternative Communication for Individuals with Autism: System Selection & Implementation Issues-BCBA Session/ASHA CEU Session**
Rainmakers Ballroom B
 
#2750- Autism and Relationship Strategies**
Herberger Ballroom 4 & A
 
#2704- Boardmaker in the Home: Enhancing Communication and Structure for Children with ASD
Greenway A & B
 
#2528- Early Literacy, Communication and the Tango- ASHA CEU Session*
Kirkland
 
#2846- Helping Parents Teach Theory-of-Mind to Children with Autism**
Powell A & B
 
#2574- Marriage from both the Asperger Syndrome and Non-Spectrum View*
Herberger Ballroom 3
 
#2970- Our Journey to Eliminate the Use of Physical Restraint**
Cushing A & B
 
#3038- Overview of Autism and Introduction to ASA**
Merriam A & B
 
#2789- Providing a Family Camp Experience for Families of Children with Autism**
Powell A & B
 
#2436- Self-Regulated Strategy Instruction: Improving the writing of a child with Asperger Syndrome
Tribal A & B
 
#2558- THE Nature, Cause, And A New Scale To Diagnose Autism and Asperger's Disorder- ASHA CEU Session*
Herberger Ballroom 5 & B
 
#2791- The Impact of Communication on Behavior as Experied by a Non-verbal Person
Herberger Ballroom 2
 
#2412- Treating the Core Deficits of ASD with Relationship Development Intervention- ASHA CEU Session
Rainmakers Ballroom A
 
#3082- Your Dependent With Special Needs: Making Their Future More Secure
Rainmakers Ballroom C
 

1:15 PM-2:30 PM
#2926- (A Panel Discussion) Mothers From the Freudian/Psychoanalytic Era Respond to the Documentary: Refrigerator Mothers
Herberger Ballroom 5 & B
 
#3098- ASA Messaging for Media and Stakeholders*
Sitgreaves
 
#2989- Addressing Adaptive Behavior and Executive Functioning in Asperger Syndrome Through Neurological Music Therapy Techniques: Implications of national research of asperger syndrome characteristics- ASHA CEU Session*
Herberger Ballroom 1
 
#2924- Avances en la Metodología Conductual (ABA): Los Padres son los Mejores Terapeutas.- (Presented in Spanish) ASHA CEU Session**
Rainmakers Ballroom A
 
#2919- Building Brighter Futures for Families: Helping Them to Cope Throughout the Lifespan
Cushing A & B
 
#3019- Dad's Workshop**
Powell A & B
 
#3036- First Things First: Joint Attention as the Gateway to Social Communication*
Lowell A & B
 
#2774- In Search of the Proper Autistic Friend
Tribal A & B
 
#2841- JumpStart: A Parent Empowerment & Early Intensive Behaviorally Based Intervention Program**
Herberger Ballroom 4 & A
 
#2538- Kiss My Asperger......Goodbye!: Building an Effective Employability and Social Support System that Works*
Greenway A & B
 
#2807- Neurologic Music Therapy interventions and Autism**
Kirkland
 
#2390- Potty Training**
Herberger Ballroom 2
 
#2499- Speaking for Ourselves: Individuals on the Autism Spectrum Panel*
Herberger Ballroom 3
 
#2853- The Council on Quality and Leadership (CQL): Personal Outcome Measures and Learning about and Measuring Personal Definitions of Quality of Life**
Rainmakers Ballroom C
 
#2973- There's No Stopping Us Now: Supporting Children with ASD in Their Community-ASHA CEU Session*
Rainmakers Ballroom B
 

3:00 PM-4:15 PM
#2896- "I want purple crayon and yellow paper" Using PECS to Expand Language Skills*
Rainmakers Ballroom B
 
#2515- A Classroom-Based Program for Secondary Students with Aspergers Syndrome- ASHA CEU Session*
Tribal A & B
 
#2968- Autism Network for Individuals with Hearing and Visual Impairments**
Cushing A & B
 
#3004- Campaign on Developmental Milestones and Autism: CDC’s Learn the Signs. Act Early.**
Kirkland
 
#2497- Career Paths in Adult Services: Creating Long Term Staff through Training, Support, and Professional Development**
Herberger Ballroom 2
 
#2620- Evidence-based Literacy Interventions: Strategies for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders- ASHA CEU Session**
Rainmakers Ballroom C
 
#2685- How to Get Your Kids to Eat: Practical Strategies for Addressing Food Aversions- ASHA CEU Session*
Herberger Ballroom 5 & B
 
#2928- Integrated On-campus Residential Opportunities for Autistic Individuals at Taft College**
Lowell A & B
 
#2566- My Brother's Keeper: Being Responsible for a Sibling with Autism**
Rainmakers Ballroom A
 
#3091- National Autism Center*
Herberger Ballroom 3
 
#2821- Positive behavior supports and autism: Supporting individuals with challenging behavior- ASHA CEU Session**
Herberger Ballroom 1
 
#2967- Preparing Individuals with ASD for the Workplace- ASHA CEU Session**
Herberger Ballroom 4 & A
 
#2907- The P.L.A.Y. Project: A Cost-Effective Intensive Intervention- ASHA CEU Session**
Greenway A & B
 
#2932- Writer's Panel for Autism Subject Material**
Powell A & B
 

5:00 PM-6:15 PM
#3041- ASA Panel of Professionals
Mapmakers A & B
 
 
Friday, July 13, 2007

10:30 AM-11:15 AM
#3101- Cómo Cambriar El Punto De Vista De La Sociedad Sobre Las Personas Con Necesidades Especiales*
Lowell A & B
 

10:30 AM-11:45 AM
#3088- ARI/DAN! II: Diagnostic and Treatment of Gut Disorders**
Greenway A & B
 
#2551- Autism Tissue Program Brain Research- ASHA CEU Session**
Rainmakers Ballroom C
 
#2978- Embracing Change: Learning To Get Along In The Family-Parents and Grandparents**
Cushing A & B
 
#2976- Home Away From Home Community-based After-school Integrated Therapeutics- ASHA CEU Session
Rainmakers Ballroom A
 
#2627- I am communicating can you hear me
Powell A & B
 
#2781- Nobody survives all alone: Reaching out for help as an essential skill*
Herberger Ballroom 3
 
#2935- Our Life In A Nutty Shell III, Living With Autism and Loving It, Planning for the Future
Herberger Ballroom 1
 
#2984- Planning Comprehensive Behavior Interventions for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders- ASHA CEU Session
Rainmakers Ballroom B
 
#3017- Professional Competencies in Autism*
Merriam A & B
 
#2366- Providing Quality Training for Educators Using Multiple Distance Education Technologies*
Tribal A & B
 
#2572- Read To Me! Learning and Loving Literacy!- ASHA CEU Session**
Mapmakers A & B
 
#2808- Replays; An Interactive symbolic play technique to enhance emotional and behavioral regulation- ASHA CEU Session**
Kirkland
 
#2567- Research findings regarding early intervention and adult outcomes in Autism- ASHA CEU Session
Herberger Ballroom 2
 
#2865- Santuary: Tools for Creating a Comfortable Home Environment**
Herberger Ballroom 4 & A
 
#2908- Sexuality in Autism And Asperger's Syndrome: Reaching a Greater Understanding*
Herberger Ballroom 5 & B
 

1:15 PM-2:30 PM
#2486- A Father's View of Autism**
Powell A & B
 
#2482- Autism Spectrum Disorders: Understanding Behavior- ASHA CEU Session**
Herberger Ballroom 4 & A
 
#3028- CDC ADDM Network Findings to Date*
Herberger Ballroom 5 & B
 
#3034- Calling a Truce in the*
Mapmakers A & B
 
#2925- Como establecer la cooperación entre la escuela y la familia al servir a niños con autismo.- Presented in Spanish**
Rainmakers Ballroom A
 
#2678- Developing Holistic Curricula for Asperger Adolescents: A Therapuetic Team Teaching Approach- ASHA CEU Session**
Herberger Ballroom 1
 
#2820- Milestones to Success**
Greenway A & B
 
#2940- Music Therapy Techniques to Improve Communication Skills in Persons with Autism- ASHA CEU Session**
Lowell A & B
 
#3043- Network of Autism Training Assistance Programs (NATTAP) Session
Rainmakers Ballroom C
 
#2975- Our Unique Journeys through High School by Two Young Men with ASD**
Cushing A & B
 
#2624- Strategies for Teaching Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder-ASHA CEU Session**
Herberger Ballroom 2
 
#2883- The CARD Program: A Comprehensive Application of Behavior Analysis to the Treatment of Autism- BCBA Session/ASHA CEU Session**
Herberger Ballroom 3
 
#3039- The Catching-up Years*
Tribal A & B
 
#2747- Trust You Gut: Seeking Psychiatric Treatment for ASD and Co-morbid Conditions-ASHA CEU Session**
Rainmakers Ballroom B
 
#2549- When the School Bus Stops Coming: The Dilemma for Adults with Autism-ASHA CEU Session*
Kirkland
 

1:15 PM-3:00 PM
#2465- Single Parenting Plus*
Merriam A & B
 

3:00 PM-4:15 PM
#2720- Entering the ACE® Age: A Comprehensive Curriculum to Teach Children with Autism*
Tribal A & B
 
#2565- From Asperger Disorder to Pediatric Bipolar Disorder
Greenway A & B
 
#2746- Getting the Message: Strategies and Activities for Teaching Facial Expressions**
Mapmakers A & B
 
#3018- Grandparent's Workshop**
Powell A & B
 
#2862- Look Out Future....Here I Come! Understanding Person Centered Planning, Financial Planning and Documentation*
Rainmakers Ballroom A
 
#2382- Making Lemonade**
Cushing A & B
 
#2556- Mercury and Autism - Toxicity and Treatments**
Herberger Ballroom 4 & A
 
#2723- NARPAA Direct Care Training Program**
Herberger Ballroom 3
 
#2877- PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS LIVING WITH AUTISM WHEN BLINDESS AND/OR DEAFNESS IS ALSO PRESENT*
Merriam A & B
 
#2977- Parent Training: Beyond Behavior Management: from Social Exchanges to Advocacy-BCBA Session**
Rainmakers Ballroom C
 
#3010- Project Mosaic and ANGELS Center: An Innovative University-Community Partnership*
Lowell A & B
 
#2621- The F.R.I.E.N.D. Program: Fostering Relationships in Early Network Development*
Herberger Ballroom 2
 
#3033- Understanding! Communicating! Collaborating!: Creating Successful Parent-Professional Partnerships**
Herberger Ballroom 1
 
#2547- Working Smarter Not Harder: Integrating Sensory Activities Into Your Day*
Kirkland
 
#2420- “BI Capture™: A more effective way to do functional behavior assessments.” - BCBA Session
Herberger Ballroom 5 & B
 

3:30 PM-4:15 PM
#3104- Planeación De Por Vida: Paso a Paso Hacia El Futuro*
Rainmakers Ballroom B
 
 
Saturday, July 14, 2007

8:00 AM-5:00 PM
#3093- Medical Track- Clinical Implications of Environmental Toxicology for Children's Neurodevelopment in Autism 2**
Greenway A & B
 

8:15 AM-9:30 AM
#2866- A Team Approach to Teaching Language: Behaviorists and Speech Pathologist Working Together- BCBA Session**
Rainmakers Ballroom A
 
#2997- Assessing Social Communication in Asperger Syndrome*
Kirkland
 
#2993- Camp Autism: Implementing Functional Curriculum for Preschool Children with Autism**
Mapmakers A & B
 
#2740- Collaborating to Provide Services for Students with Autism in Rural Public Schools**
Tribal A & B
 
#3016- Educating Students with the Most Significant Disabilities*
Herberger Ballroom 5 & B
 
#2498- Effective Practices for Students Should Work on Troublesome Adults**
Herberger Ballroom 2
 
#2918- Environmental Factors in Autism and Steps for Therapy and Recovery**
Herberger Ballroom 3
 
#2856- Everything You Need to Know to Structure a Classroom in 75 Minutes**
Herberger Ballroom 1
 
#3037- Services Denied: What to Do When the Student with ASD Doesn't Meet Criteria for Language Therapy
Powell A & B
 
#3012- Supporting Students as They Transition into College: Expectations, Hope and Preparation**
Herberger Ballroom 5 & B
 
#2568- The Hidden Curriculum of Sex: Healthy Sexuality on the Spectrum**
Cushing A & B
 
#2834- The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS): 20 Years of Learning and Growing!*
Rainmakers Ballroom B
 
#2867- Women on the Spectrum: How We Experience and Understand Our Personal Relationships
Herberger Ballroom 4 & A
 

10:00 AM-11:15 AM
#2705- Asperger Syndrome: The Results of a National Study on Characteristics**
Rainmakers Ballroom B
 
#2912- Bringing You Protected Tomorrows: Creating the Future Care Plan for Family Members with Special Needs**
Mapmakers A & B
 
#3092- CMS in Autism**
Merriam A & B
 
#2810- Childrens' Perspectives: What Does it Mean to Have a Friend with Autism?**
Tribal A & B
 
#2927- Comparing Indirect, Descriptive, and Experimental Functional Assessments in Children with Autism**
Rainmakers Ballroom A
 
#2824- Helping Teens and Adults with Autism through Personal Crises
Herberger Ballroom 5 & B
 
#2796- It Takes an ONLINE Village to Raise a Child with Autism**
Rainmakers Ballroom C
 
#2550- Literacy for the Nonverbal Child with Autism: Tweaking the Four Block Model- ASHA CEU Session*
Cushing A & B
 
#2909- Multidimensional Parent Support for an Autism Intervention Program: The Parent Coaching Model**
Kirkland
 
#2628- Preparing for the Real World of Work**
Herberger Ballroom 4 & A
 
#2428- S.T.O.P. and Relax©, a visual curriculum for students of all ability levels**
Herberger Ballroom 2
 
#2539- Ten Things You Need to Know When You're Child Turns 18.
Herberger Ballroom 1
 
#2638- The Autism Internet Module (AIM) Project
Powell A & B
 
#2795- Understanding Biomedical Treatments and Behavioral Therapies**
Herberger Ballroom 3
 

12:30 PM-1:45 PM
#3090- ARI/DAN! III: Advanced Biomedical Treatments**
Merriam A & B
 
#2729- Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum**
Rainmakers Ballroom B
 
#2938- Asperger Syndrome and Bullying: How Adults Can Make a Difference*
Herberger Ballroom 2
 
#2988- Differentiating Between Sensory and Behavioral Concerns in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders**
Tribal A & B
 
#2548- Establishing Repertoires of Thematic Play in Children with Autism using Video Modeling- BCBA Session
Mapmakers A & B
 
#2863- Get Engaged! Designing Instructional Activities to Increase Involvement, Skill Development, & Generalization
Herberger Ballroom 5 & B
 
#2733- Lets Play! Using ABA Principles to Teach Young Children with Autism TO and THROUGH Play*
Cushing A & B
 
#2517- Married Autistics Pannel*
Herberger Ballroom 4 & A
 
#2958- Non-Spectrum spouses of Individuals on the Autism Spectrum: Information and Support*
Herberger Ballroom 1
 
#2868- Redefining Success; Unexpected Lessons while Parenting across the Autism Spectrum**
Kirkland
 
#2793- Social and Friendship Skills: What to Know, What to Do**
Herberger Ballroom 3
 
#2819- We’re on the Same Side! Building Supports through Communication**
Rainmakers Ballroom A
 
#2677- Wish You Could Do More? A Successful Model of Speech-Language Services**
Rainmakers Ballroom C
 

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