The ASA's 39th National Conference on Autism Spectrum Disorders of ASA The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, Scottsdale, AZ http://www.autism-society.org/
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Tuesday, July 8, 2008

8:00 AM-5:00 PM

#3868- ASA National Board Meeting (Open) Hemingway Boardroom

1:00 PM-5:00 PM

#3907- NARPAA Meeting (Closed) Sanchez Boardroom

Anna Hundley

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

7:30 AM-5:00 PM

#3876- Respite Childcare Emerald 2

8:00 AM-5:00 PM

#3842- W8: Defeat Autism Now (DAN!) Clinician Seminar- CME Credits Offered Sun 1 & 2

9:00 AM-4:00 PM

#3836- W1: Living the Best Life Possible-Free All-Day Workshop (Focus for Individuals on the Spectrum and Open to All) Sun Ballroom C

#3402- W2: "Considering More Than Consequences in the Classroom"- Merging Applied Behavior Analysis with Sensory and Communication Based Strategies (7 BCBA continuing education units available) Sanibel 1, 2 & 3

#3837- W3: When Your Child with Autism Becomes An Adult with Autism (Presented by NARPAA) Sun 4, 5 & 6

#3838- W4: Enhancing Quality of Life through the Treatment of Problem Behavior Captiva 1 & 2

#3839- W5: Safe and Sound Session: Autism Spectrum Recognition and Risk Management for Law Enforcement and First Response Professionals Sun Ballroom A

#3841- W6: Addressing Adolescent Behaviors: Developing a Comprehensive Behavior Intervention Plan Tallahassee 1, 2 & 3

#3840- W7: ASA Panel of Professionals Workshop: A "Best Practice" Approach to Key Issues in Autism Destin 1 & 2

#3829- W9: ASA Chapter Leaders Pre-Conference Workshop Daytona 1 & 2

9:00 AM-5:00 PM

#3924- Governor's Task Force on Autism Spectrum Disorders

9:30 AM-5:00 PM

#3870- Exhibitors & Poster Session Presenters Set up Florida Exhibit Hall B

12:00 PM-1:30 PM

#3858- Lunch Break

6:00 PM-7:30 PM

#3873- ASA Chapter Meet & Greet Reception Daytona 1 & 2

6:00 PM-9:00 PM

#3872- NARPAA Reception (Closed)

Thursday, July 10, 2008

7:30 AM-4:00 PM

#3875- Conference Registration Desk Open Florida Exhibit Hall A Lobby

8:00 AM-8:15 AM

#3988- National Anthem*

8:15 AM-8:30 AM

#3989- Opening Comments by Lee Grossman, President & CEO*

8:15 AM-5:15 PM

#3919- CME Track- Autism across the Levels: Brain, Body, Behavior, Genes, Environment and Treatment (7 CME Credits Available for Physicians. This program is open for all.) Miami 3

Martha R. Herbert, Frank Sharp, Doreen Granpeesheh, Amy Wetherby, Emmanuelle Tognoli, Kenneth A. Bock and Tim Buie

8:30 AM-8:45 AM

#3990- Presentation by Juan Carlos Brandt*

8:45 AM-9:00 AM

#3991- Presentation by Dr. Paul Shattock*

9:00 AM-10:00 AM

#3847- Keynote Session- Robert Hendren, DO "What Causes Autism: How the Answer Guides Evaluation and Treatment"* Sun Ballroom A, B, C & D

Robert Hendren

10:00 AM-6:00 PM

#3874- ASA Exposition Hall Open Florida Exhibit Hall A

10:30 AM-12:00 PM

#3916- Health Care Reform in America: A Town Hall Meeting for Patient Advocates Sponsored by the National Health Council and Autism Society of America* Sun Ballroom A, B, C & D

10:30 AM-12:30 PM

#3882- ASA Exposition Opening Reception in the Florida Exhibit Hall A Florida Exhibit Hall A

11:30 AM-12:30 PM

#3878- Lunch Break Florida Exhibit Hall B

12:00 PM-1:30 PM

#3592- Poster Session I Florida Exhibit Hall A

12:30 PM-1:45 PM

#3259- Autism: Language Strategies for Learning with A Visual Brain* Tampa 2

Carole A. Kaulitz and Ellyn Lucas Arwood

#3673- Brain Processing and Implications for Learning- (1.5 BCBA continuing education units available)* Miami 2

Anne S. Holmes and Nina Finkler

#3197- DIR/Floor Time: A Developmental Relational Approach to Play Therapy with Children Impacted by Autism Tampa 3

Esther B. Hess

#3773- Florida Centers for Autism and Related Disabilities: A Model for ASD Supports Sun Ballroom 3 & 4

Jack Scott, Kyle Bennett and Bairbre Flood

#3612- Helping Families Cope with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Four-Phase Approach* Miami 1

Patricia A. Fennell

#3372- Higher Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders: Communication Assessment and Intervention* Tampa 1

Glenis L. Benson

#3835- Letting Go: When Your Child Leaves Home Sun Ballroom C

Ruth Christ Sullivan and Michael Grady

#3911- Mind the Gut: The Crucial Role of Intestinal Health (ARI's Defeat Autism Now! Session)* Sun Ballroom 5 & 6

Nancy O'Hara

#3644- My First Twenty Years: Learning to Be An Effective Advocate Captiva 1 & 2

Jordan R. Ackerson, Lisa A. Lieberman, Valerie Paradiz and Elijah Wapner

#3865- Overview of Autism Spectrum Disorders and ASA* Sanibel 3

Cathy Pratt and Chris Filler

#3567- Parent Advocacy in the Medical Insurance Arena Daytona 1 & 2

Marla Kraus

#3452- Rerouting the Road Paved with Best Intentions to Better Climate-Controlled Land* Tallahassee 1

Lars Perner

#3297- Speaking for Ourselves: Individuals with ASD Talk About Their Lives* Sun Ballroom A

Julie A. Donnelly

#3701- The ECLIPSE Model: Building Global Skills That Improve Social and Behavioral Functioning* Sun Ballroom B

Sherry A. Moyer and Brenda Smith Myles

#3220- The Importance of Social Pragmatic Communication to Life Success Sarasota 2

Timothy Kowalski

#3401- Using Technology to Enhance the Classroom: Strategies for Children with Autism* Sun 1 & 2

Lori H. Dahlquist

#3368- What the Research Tells Us About Outcomes for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome* Sarasota 1

Gena P. Barnhill

#3422- When Social Skills Training Isn’t Enough: Strategies for Children and Adults on the Autism Spectrum* Sun Ballroom D

Zosia Zaks

#3880- World Autism Organization (WAO) Delegate Meeting Hemingway Boardroom

1:45 PM-2:15 PM

#3879- Break

2:15 PM-3:30 PM

#3383- Autism and AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) Sanibel 1

Pati King-DeBaun and Susan H. Norwell

#3789- Autism and Family Balance Issues* Captiva 1 & 2

Emily D. Iland and Lisa Iland

#3447- Building Social Relationships: The Power of Connections in Our Lives Tallahassee 2

L. Lynn Stansberry-Brusnahan

#3291- Childhood Apraxia of Speech: Focus on Treatment Sarasota 2

Margaret A. Fish

#3912- Detoxification, Inflammation, and Oxidative Stress In Autism: Testing and Treatment (ARI's Defeat Autism Now's Session)* Sun Ballroom 5 & 6

Daniel A. Rossignol

#3573- Girls Growing Up on the Autism Spectrum: Addressing Your Daughter's Unique Learning Needs* Sun Ballroom A

Gina-Marie Moravcik and Halley Ceglia

#3458- If We'd Known Then What We Know Now: Learning from Life on the Spectrum* Tampa 3

Julie Herndon and Lars Perner

#3556- Increasing Pro-Social Behaviors Using Social Stories: Low Tech to High Tech Daytona 2

G. Richmond Mancil, Pena Bedesem and Peggy S. Whitby

#3866- NATTAP Meeting Sarasota 1

Cathy Pratt and Barbara Becker-Cotrill

#3823- Not All Evidence Is Created Equal: Implications for Evidence-Based Practices Tallahassee 1

Diane Twachtman-Cullen

#3730- Our Life in A Nutty Shell IV, Living with Autism and Loving It! Miami 2

Alexander S. Gammicchia, Nicholas Gammicchia, Andrew W. Gammicchia and Carolyn A. Gammicchia

#3193- Pensacola: Creating A Center of Excellence for Autism* Sun Ballroom 3 & 4

Kevin T. Doyle

#3347- Play Time! Using Play-Based ABA to Teach Young Children with Autism to and Through Play (1.5 BCBA continuing education credits available)* Sun Ballroom B

E. Amanda Boutot

#3539- Prevalence of Adolescents with an ASD in a Criminal Justice Facility Miami 1

Lawrence R. Sutton

#3317- Realizing the College Dream with Autism or Asperger Syndrome* Tampa 1

Ann B. Palmer

#3517- Scattered Dreams: Opportunities for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders* Daytona 1

Janet E. Graetz and Nick Dubin

#3264- South Carolina's Medicaid Waiver for ABA: A Bold Initiative Explained (1.5 BCBA continuing education units available)* Destin 2

Phil Blevins and Jodi Cholewicki-Carroll

#3282- Starting off on the Right Foot: One Year of Behavior Analysis in Practice (1.5 BCBA continuing education units available)* Sanibel 2

Rosa C. Martinez

#3379- Video Self-Modeling Applications for Young Children with ASD* Sarasota 3

Tom Buggey and Grace Hoomes

3:30 PM-4:00 PM

#3877- Break

4:00 PM-5:15 PM

#3645- Controlled Clinical Trial of the P.L.A.Y. Project for Children with ASD* Sun Ballroom 2

Richard Solomon, Laurie Van Egeren, Ellen Harrington-Kane and James Lyddy

#3563- Coping Strategies to Help Ameliorate Stress in Families with Children Autism Sanibel 1

Pena Bedesem, G. Richmond Mancil and Peggy S. Whitby

#3862- Dad's Workshop Sanibel 2

James Ball and Lee Grossman

#3398- Divorce and Families with Autism* Sarasota 3

Margaret Price

#3624- Employing People with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)* Captiva 1

Jennifer Sellers

#3486- Everything You Need to Know to Structure A Classroom in 75 Minutes* Miami 2

Joane Walvoord and Kathy Kelchner

#3523- Girls with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Focus on Gender Differences Between Males and Females* Tallahassee 1

Lori A. Ernsperger and Danielle D. Wendel

#3582- He Said; She Said Sun Ballroom C

Stephen M. Shore and Susan J. Moreno

#3470- Ideas for Parenting Older Adolescents with ASD: Balancing Support and Letting Go* Sun Ballroom D

Lisa A. Lieberman

#3628- Incorporating Inclusion as A Model for Self Advocacy* Sun Ballroom 4

Jane Pribek, Judy M. Endow and Nancy Alar

#3626- Increasing Motivation in Individuals with Autism by Accurately Identifying Preferences and Reinforcers (1.5 BCBA continuing education units available)* Miami 1

Richard B. Graff

#3921- Incubators for Change: Autism Policy at the State Level* Sarasota 2

Catriona Johnson and Sara Reed

#3640- Instructional Applications of Applied Behavior Analysis for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders* Tallahassee 2

Jo Webber

#3492- Lighthouse in A Bog: Supporting ASD Adults/Teens Using the Ansell-Casey Lifeskills Tools* Sun Ballroom 3

Herm T. Fishbein and Cameron Van Splinter

#3726- Manga, Music, and Medicine: Special Interest Areas of Students with Aspergers Syndrome* Tampa 1

Mary Ann Winter-Messiers and Cynthia Herr

#3655- Pragmatics and Social Skills Training in Natural Contexts Sanibel 3

Kathleen D. Kelly

#3216- Preparing Child Care Providers to Include Young Children with Autism and Other Disabilities* Tampa 2

Leslie L. Jackson and Patricia Wright

#3564- Tackling the Uncomfortable: Teaching Sexuality and Relationships to Adults with Asperger's Syndrome* Sun Ballroom B

Melissa Dubie and Catherine Davies

#3569- Technology to Improve Learning and Communication at Monarch School* Tallahassee 3

Jeffery Richards, Lauren Stafford, Howard Shane and Melissa Baker

#3505- The 3 P's of Behavior Support Plans: Prediction, Proaction, Prevention* Sun Ballroom A

Ann Roberts, Akihiro Takamatsu, James Marshall, John Kolwaite and Heather Katz

#3472- The Use of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Autism* Sarasota 1

Daniel A. Rossignol

#3914- Understanding the Role of Medical Interventions In Autism (ARI's Defeat Autism Now! Session)* Sun Ballroom 5 & 6

Bryan L. Jepson

5:30 PM-6:45 PM

#3917- Autism Society of America's Panel of Professional Advisors Event (Open) Captiva 1 & 2

#3918- Autism Society of America's People on the Spectrum (PSA) Panel Event (Open) Daytona 1 & 2

Friday, July 11, 2008

7:30 AM-3:30 PM

#3884- Conference Registration Desk Open Florida Exhibit Hall A Lobby

7:30 AM-5:00 PM

#3886- Respite Childcare Emerald 2

8:15 AM-8:30 AM

#3992- Video and Comments from Cathy Pratt*

8:30 AM-8:45 AM

#3993- Awards Announcements - Liz Roth*

8:45 AM-9:00 AM

#3994- Development of Guidelines for Evaluation and Treating GI Dysfunction in Children with Autism*

Harland Winter

9:00 AM-10:00 AM

#3844- Kenote Session- James Ball, EdD, BCBA* Sun Ballroom A, B, C & D

James Ball

10:00 AM-10:45 AM

#3888- Break

10:00 AM-5:30 PM

#3887- Exposition Hall Open Florida Exhibit Hall A

10:45 AM-12:00 PM

#3849- 7 Evidence Based Strategies for An Effective Early Intervention Program (1.5 BCBA continuing education units available) Sun Ballroom 5 & 6

James Ball

#3335- A Model for Integrating Biomedical and Behavioral Approaches: Implications and Applications (1.5 BCBA continuing education units available)* Sun Ballroom A

Edward G. Carr and Martha R. Herbert

#3501- Attitude Change of Primary Pupils Towards Peers with ASD: Briefing on Drama-in-Education Workshops* Tampa 1

Eva Shui Ying Lai and Mandu James Yim Cheung Cheung

#3491- Building A Social Skills Club: A Pilot Project with the Break Ins* Tallahassee 2

Andrew Nelson, Peggy Hovatter and Richard L. Work

#3669- College Students as Peer-Aged Partners: Promoting Social Skill Development* Sarasota 1

Jo Ann Burkhardt, Buerk Don and Joyce Sutton

#3309- Demographic Differences in Identification and Program Access for Children with Autism* Tampa 3

Susan Kabot and Nurit Sheinberg

#3448- Do You Want Fries with That Asperger?: Neuro-Diversity as Emerging Culture* Sun Ballroom 3

Herman T. Fishbein

#3464- Explaining Autism to Peers* Sun Ballroom 2

Rama Cousik

#3570- Homeschooling Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders* Miami 1

Kathy Kuhl

#3551- Low Cholesterol: A Major New Factor in Autism* Sun Ballroom 1

William Shaw

#3459- Mission Possible: Parents as Change Agents Using Positive Behavior Support to Solve Children’s Behavior Problems* Tallahassee 3

Meme Hieneman and Karen E. Childs

#3861- National Professional Development Center on ASD: Promoting Evidence-Based Practices* Sun Ballroom 4

S.L. Odom

#3533- Objectives Based Education for Improving Executive Functions: Reaching Children with Pervasive Developmental Deficits.* Miami 3

Debrah Hall

#3613- Oxidative Stress & Autism: A Roadmap for Effective Treatment* Sun Ballroom B

Lewis Allen

#3295- Parenting on the Spectrum: A Survival Guide* Sarasota 3

Lynn Adams

#3747- Providing Safe Paths for Teens with Autism* Tampa 2

Andrew W. Gammicchia and Carolyn A. Gammicchia

#3659- Safe Travel: For Parents and/or Adults on Spectrum* Tallahassee 1

Stephen M. Shore, Gerald (Jerry) Newport and Mary Meinel Newport

#3376- Setting the Stage for Social Success* Sun Ballroom D

Cindy B. Schneider

#3370- The F.R.I.E.N.D. Program* Sanibel 1

Sharman Ober-Reynolds and Sheri Dollin

#3445- The Future of Computer-Assisted Instruction for Children with ASD (1.5 BCBA continuing education credits available)* Sanibel 3

Christina Whalen and Shannon Cernich

#3403- The LINK Program – A Peer to Peer Support for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder* Sarasota 2

Maureen Ziegler and Kelly Dunlap

#3566- Think... Before You IEP* Sun Ballroom C

Jonathan McIntire, Peggy S. Whitby and Kara Rosenblatt

#3363- Using Video Modeling to Teach Social Language CAN Be Easy, Fun and Effective* Daytona 1

Laurie Bukala

#3734- When Autism and Deafness Coexist* Daytona 2

Christen A. Szymanski

#3854- Your Dependent with Special Needs, Making Their Future More Secure* Captiva 1 & 2

Brian Finn

#3707- “Autism Orientation for Faith Based Communities: Communication, Creativity, and Compassion”* Sanibel 2

Kim R. Newgass and Sara Reed

12:00 PM-1:30 PM

#3890- ASA Annual Membership Meeting & National Awards Presentation (Open to Members & Nonmembers)

#3889- Lunch Break Florida Exhibit Hall B

#3904- Poster Session II Florida Exhibit Hall A

1:45 PM-3:00 PM

#3807- A Father's View of Autism* Tallahassee 1

Jeff Sell

#3407- Automatic Measurement of the Language Learning Environment of Young Children with ASD* Tampa 1

Steven F. Warren and Jill S. Gilkerson

#3656- Can Your Child Become a Good Driver? Sun Ballroom 6

Gerald (Jerry) Newport, Mary Meinel Newport, Stephen M. Shore and Dennis Debbaudt

#3804- Classroom and Communication Skills Program* Miami 2

Megan Ahlers and Colleen Hannigan Zillich

#3387- Club Sib: Programs for Siblings of Kids with Autism* Sanibel 2

Christina Dellibovi and Jill F. Harris

#3643- Creating Supportive Environments* Sanibel 3

Krista P. James and Patty Alewyne

#3610- Growing Up with Autism: Developing A Healthy Sexuality Curriculum for Teens and Young Adults* Sarasota 1

Shana Nichols and Samara Pulver-Tetenbaum

#3360- Making the Parent/Professional Relationship Work* Sun Ballroom A

Ann B. Palmer

#3571- Our Journey Continues to Eliminate the Use of Physical Restraints* Sun Ballroom 2

Kimberly L. Sanders and Stacey M. Umbenour

#3864- Practical Approaches to Behavior Challenges* Sun Ballroom D

Cathy Pratt and Kristie Lofland

#3218- Presuming Intellect: Ten Ways to Enrich Our Relationships Through A Belief in Competence Sun Ballroom 5

William Stillman

#3462- SPECIALISTERNE – Employing People with ASD to Compete at Market Terms Tampa 2

Thorkil Sonne

#3576- Study of Social Skill Needs in ASD and Suggested Intervention Strategies* Captiva 1 & 2

Moya Kinnealey, Beth Pfeiffer, Kristie Patten Koenig and Nancy A. Kauffman

#3748- The Interaction of Environment and Genetics in Autism: Support for A Biomedical Approach Sun Ballroom B

Kenneth A. Bock

#3415- The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS): 20+ Years of Learning and Growing!* Miami 1

Anne Hoffman

#3545- Using Neurotypical Children to Determine Appropriate Social Skill Objectives and Aims for Children with Autism (1.5 BCBA continuing education units available)* Tallahassee 3

Kelly McKinnon

#3622- Visual Support for Children with ASD: Comparison of Static Vs. Animated Stimuli (1.5 BCBA continuing education units available)* Tallahassee 2

Lorrie Spencer

#3568- What Women Want You to Know Sun Ballroom C

Dena Gassner, Valerie Paradiz, Sondra K. Williams, Zosia Zaks, Ruth Elaine Hane and Brigid A. Rankowski

#3299- Why Aren't They Implementing the Behavior Intervention Plan? and How to Improve Adult Compliance.* Miami 3

Julie A. Donnelly and Joan E. Armstrong

3:00 PM-3:30 PM

#3891- Break

3:30 PM-4:45 PM

#3525- "Connector": A New Tool to Strengthen Core Decifits of ASD* Daytona 1 & 2

Kathi Calouri and Eric Hamblen

#3461- Advances in Autism Spectrum Disorders Research: Prevalence and Beyond* Sarasota 3

Jane Charles, Joyce Nicholas, Lydia King and Walter Jenner

#3530- Autism Network for Individuals with Hearing and Visual Impairments Meeting on Communication* Miami 2

Margaret P. Creedon, Carol M. Schall, Colleen Shinn, Enid Schein, Rhonda Bachmann, Christine Polys and Ruth Rogge

#3713- Autism and the Use of Symbol-Based Communication* Sun Ballroom 5

Enid Hurtado and Dana Stump

#3349- Autism: Applying Useful Techniques and Instructional Strategies to Maximize Learning* Miami 3

Julie Moore and Carole Walsh

#3382- Cognitive Therapy: The Learning Program for Development of Autistic Children* Sarasota 1

Myung-Sook Koh, Sunwoo Shin and Moon-Whan Yeo

#3214- Connecting to University Life Sun Ballroom D

Doo Joon Chung, Michael Malinowski and Jody John Ramey

#3920- Eye on Washington: ASA Federal Budget and Legislative Efforts* Sanibel 3

Sharon Scribner Pearce

#3421- Get A HANDLE on Autism: A Systems Approach to Sensory Processing Challenges* Sarasota 2

Judith Bluestone

#3437- Living with Autism in the Family: Taking Care of Everyone’s Needs* Tallahassee 1

Robert A. Naseef

#3740- Medical and Biomedical Treatments for Autism: Past, Present and Future.* Sun Ballroom 3

Paul Edward Gilbert Shattock

#3806- Mercury, Toxic Metals, and Autism: Research, Testing, and Treatment* Sun Ballroom B

James Adams

#3625- Multifaceted Social Intervention in An Ecologically-Valid Context: Clinic-Community Collaboration Sun Ballroom 6

Brian Freedman and Elizabeth Stripling

#3243- Online Education and Autism at Universities* Sanibel 2

Christopher S. Wyatt

#3395- Paraeducator Training Manual* Tampa 3

Lee A. Stickle and Jane Goetz

#3348- Play and Interaction for the Young Nonverbal Child with Autism Miami 1

Susan H. Norwell

#3664- Raise Your Voice: Politics and the Autism Research Agenda* Tallahassee 2

Wendy Fournier

#3607- SKILLS: Shaping Knowledge Through Life Learning Systems (1.5 BCBA continuing education units available) Sun Ballroom A

Doreen Granpeesheh

#3867- Sensory Processing 101 Implications of Sensory Challenges for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders* Sanibel 1

Chris Filler

#3691- Socks Don’T Matter: Perspectives of a Family Living with the Spectrum* Tampa 1 & 2

Jen Blackwell, Eric K. Blackwell, Cameron Blackwell, Darren Craig Blackwell, Jamie Blackwell and Jordan Blackwell

#3668- The Partnership for Effective Programs for Students with Autism Sun Ballroom 2

Greg Valcante, Teresa Daly and Donna Casella

#3300- The Verbal Behavior Approach: Incorporating ABA Strategies to Teach Children with Autism (1.5 BCBA continuing education units available)* Tallahassee 3

Mary Lynch Barbera

#3553- Using the National Standards Project to Enhance Evidence-Based Practice in ASD* Captiva 2

Susan M. Wilczynski and Lauren Christian

#3232- Working with Teens and Adults on the Autism Spectrum: The Coaching Model* Sun Ballroom C

Ellen H. Korin

#3343- You Are the Expert in Your Life, Family and Work: Exploring Coaching and the Autism Spectrum* Sun Ballroom 1

Ruth Knott-Schroeder

5:00 PM-6:00 PM

#3910- Persons on the Autism Spectrum Town Hall Meeting (Open to All Individuals on the Spectrum) Destin 1

Ruth Elaine Hane

6:00 PM-11:00 PM

#3892- 7th Annual Autism Society of America's Evening of Champions Gala Event St. Augustine Fort

Saturday, July 12, 2008

7:30 AM-11:30 AM

#3893- Registration Desk Open Florida Exhibit Hall A Lobby

7:30 AM-5:00 PM

#3894- Respite Childcare Emerald 2

8:15 AM-8:30 AM

#4021- Speakers on the Sprectrum: Comments from Cathy Pratt and Randy Lewis Video*

8:30 AM-8:45 AM

#4022- Panel of People on the Spectrum: Ruth Elaine Hane, Valerie Paradiz*

9:00 AM-10:00 AM

#3845- Keynote Session- Temple Grandin, PhD "a Personal Perspective" Sun Ballroom A, B, C & D

Temple- Ph.D., Grandin

9:00 AM-1:30 PM

#3895- Exposition Hall Open Florida Exhibit Hall A

10:00 AM-10:45 AM

#3896- Break

10:45 AM-12:00 PM

#3639- "My Own World” Art-Based Curriculum, Fostering Resilience in Individuals with Autism* Miami 3

Ayelet Kantor, Nicole Deary, Lisa Samperil-Davis, Lorna Grace Swanson, Debra J. Romano and June Groden

#3728- A Research Synthesis of Evidence-Based Practices for Young Children with Autism* Tampa 3

Sandra Hess Robbins and Leah Gongola

#3719- Autism Early Intervention Expert Recommendations: How Parents and Public Schools Provide* Miami 1

Lori A. Reffert

#3736- Autism in Adolescence: Using Visual Supports to Provide Tools for Success Sun Ballroom 1

Enid Hurtado and Dana Stump

#3702- Common Issues in Autism Spectrum/ Non Spectrum Marriages* Sun Ballroom D

Susan J. Moreno and Julie A. Donnelly

#3860- Developing a Comprehensive Language Based Interention Program for Children with Autism Orange Blossom Ballroom

James Partington

#3209- Establishing Basic Functional Communication with Your Nonverbal Child* Tallahassee 2

Heather A. Franks

#3833- From Lemons into Lemonade: Maximizing Progress in the Face of Shrinking Therapy Time Daytona 2

Jennifer Twachtman-Reilly

#3709- Hand Held Computers Assist Teens in Social Awareness and Behavioral Change* Destin 2

Dorothy Lucci

#3337- Improving Reading Comprehension for Good Decoders with Autism Spectrum Disorders* Tallahassee 1

Emily D. Iland

#3484- Lifespan Services for Adults with Autism; Who, What, Why and How* Sun Ballroom B

David L. Holmes, Michael Grady and Mark VanVoorst

#3732- Make It Work: Ten Essentials for Social Skill Instruction in Elementary Settings Captiva 1 & 2

Kimberly Coppola, Marilee Emerson and Laura Haratine

#3519- Making Lemonade from Lemons: Focusing on Strengths of Individuals with Asperger's Syndrome* Sarasota 3

Nick Dubin and Janet E. Graetz

#3552- Outcomes of Alternative Strategies: TAGteach Process and Implementation across Learning and Home Environments* Tampa 1

Jane Winter Clark, Deitra A. Kuester and Lisa Gerontes-Bowe

#3493- Real Stories of Recovery Using Innovative Medical Care* Sarasota 1

Jeff Bradstreet and Doreen Granpeesheh

#3473- Review of Inflammation and Oxidative Stress in Autism and Implications for Treatment* Sanibel 1

Daniel A. Rossignol

#3418- S.T.O.P. and Relax©, A Visual Curriculum Promoting Self-Control and Anxiety Management* Sun Ballroom C

Debra A. Krodman-Collins, Louise J. Goldberg, Daniela Morales and Sally Miller

#3579- Supports Necessary for A Student on Autism Spectrum to Attend College Using the CIP Model* Sun Ballroom 3

Michael McManmon and Stephen M. Shore

#3416- Ten Things You Need to Know When Your Child Turns 18* Tallahassee 3

Jaime B. Parent, Elizabeth Parent and Bryan Parent

#3615- The Catching-up Years: Growing Older with Autism: Autistic Individuals and Caregivers* Sanibel 2

Elizabeth (Liz) Roth

#3494- Traveling with Lemonade* Sun Ballroom 5

Judy M. Endow

#3225- With Open Arms: Creating School Communities of Support for Socially Challenged Kids* Miami 2

Mary Schlieder

12:00 PM-1:00 PM

#3897- Lunch Break Florida Exhibit Hall B

12:00 PM-1:30 PM

#3903- Poster Session III Florida Exhibit Hall A

1:00 PM-2:15 PM

#3308- A Program for Interviewing Success for Adults with Asperger's Disorder and High Functioning Autism* Sun Ballroom 1

Allison D. Leatzow, Brittany M. Johnson and Lindee Morgan

#3451- Digestive Enzyme Supplementation: Hope or Hype?* Sanibel 3

Devin Houston

#3661- E-Learning: A Tool to Enhance Training* Sarasota 2

Sheila M. Smith and Debbie Irish

#3378- From Early Engagement to Beginning Literacy Strategies for Children on the Autism Spectrum* Sun Ballroom 3 & 4

Pati King- DeBaun

#3510- From High School to College: Providing Successful Supports to Students Making the Transition* Tallahassee 3

Marc Ellison, Jonathon Lamp and Melanie Ague-Beckett

#3618- Helping Parents to Create Comprehensive Intervention Plans for Home and School Sun Ballroom D

Brenda Smith Myles, Kristi Sakai, Ruth Aspy, Barry G. Grossman and Shawn A. Henry

#3715- Individualized Support Project (ISP) Model: A Comprehensive Approach Supporting Young Children (0-3) with ASD* Miami 3

Pamelazita Buschbacher, Kate Gara and Roseann Adamo

#3258- Life Planning: A Primer for Families with Special Children* Sun Ballroom 5

Michael Beloff

#3594- Memoirs to Mom and Dad Sun Ballroom 2

Dena Gassner and Stephen M. Shore

#3722- Recovery from Autism: A Position Paper* Orange Blossom Ballroom

Jonathan Tarbox, Doreen Granpeesheh and Martha Herbert

#3658- Reducing Stress and Restoring Energy Captiva 2

Ruth Elaine Hane

#3808- Skill Development and Transition Planning: Do Adults Have Desirable, Enviable Outcomes?* Sanibel 2

Karen Bowen Dahle and Joe Carter

#3298- The Importance of Parent Advocacy in Systems Change* Sanibel 1

Catriona Johnson and Ben Dorman

#3338- The Road to Adulthood* Sun Ballroom B

Penelope Brennell, Matthew Brennell and Julia V. Roscoe

#3663- The Social Language Development Test-Elementary* Tallahassee 1

Linda Bowers, Rosemary Huisingh and Carolyn LoGiudice

#3541- The Student Planning Profile: Linking Educational and Medical Assessments to Instructional Practices* Tallahassee 2

Maureen A. Bradshaw, Ginger Grimsley and Mary Ann McIntyre

#3650- Work Place Bias - Dealing with Employer/Employee Issues at Work* Tampa 1

Veronica Crawford

1:30 PM-5:00 PM

#3900- Exhibit Hall Break down- Exhibitors Only Florida Exhibit Hall A

2:15 PM-3:00 PM

#3898- Break

3:00 PM-4:15 PM

#3584- ABA and Biomedical Interventions to Facilitate Improvements Among Children with Autism: A Dual Approach (1.5 BCBA continuing education units available)* Sun Ballroom D

Doreen Granpeesheh and Lauren W. Underwood

#3681- Be Your Child's Play Coach* Sanibel 2

Fern Sussman

#3527- How to Get Your Kids to Eat: Practical Strategies for Addressing Food Aversions* Orange Blossom Ballroom

Lori A. Ernsperger

#3671- Mom, I Want to Slow Dance: Social Supports in Middle School* Sarasota 2

Maria T. Blanco

#3450- Preparing for Success in Adult Life for People with Autism* Sanibel 1

Stephen M. Shore

#3487- Show Me How You Feel: Social and Affective Behavioral Skills Tools* Tallahassee 3

R. Wayne Gilpin and Kathy Kelchner

#3201- Single Parenting Plus* Sun Ballroom C

Cynthia Moore and Brittany Richardson

#3609- Social Mentoring for Students with Asperger's Syndrome and Learning Differences* Tallahassee 2

Michael McManmon and Debra Jacoby

#3290- Teaching Employability Skills to Individuals with ASD: A Synthesis of the Literature* Captiva 1 & 2

Kyle D. Bennett and Charles Dukes

#3737- Teaching the Hidden Curriculum of Sexuality: Guiding Adolescents Sun Ballroom B

Kristi Sakai

4:30 PM-5:30 PM

#3899- ASA Board Meeting (Closed) Sanchez Boardroom

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