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Poster Session I
Thursday, July 10, 2008: 12:00 PM-1:30 PM
Florida Exhibit Hall A (Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center)
An Examination of Self-Talk Themes in Parents of Children with Developmental Disorders and Challenging Behavior
Brian Constantine, B.A.1, V. Mark Durand, Ph.D.2 and Meme Hieneman, Ph.D., BCBA3, (1)Research Assistant, Positive Family Intervention Project (PFI), University of South Florida St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg, FL, (2)University of South Florida, St. Petersburg, FL, (3)Coordinator, Positive Family Intervention Project (PFI), University of South Florida, St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg, FL
This poster will describe self-talk themes in parents of children with developmental disabilities and challenging behavior. These data are part of a large randomized clinical trial being conducted at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg. The Positive Family Intervention (PFI) project combines “optimism training,” a cognitive-behavioral method for addressing pessimistic thinking, with instruction in positive behavior support. It is expected that by identifying commonly encountered self-talk in parents we can create more efficient strategies for responding to these parents.
It's a Spectrum: The Many Messages of Autism
Aaron D. Stone, B.A., Communication, Minor:, E, Student, Bethesda, MD
This study explored how the mass media depicts autism. My goal was to determine how people’s view of autism is socially constructed (our view of autism is defined and shaped by our own experiences) and to establish guidelines for future media portrayals of autism. I did this by showing media clips of autism to parents that have autistic children, special education teachers, and clinicians and asked for their feedback as to how well the clip portrayed autism.
Voices of Autism: People on the Spectrum Speak Out
Ellen H. Korin, M.Ed., Private Consulting & Coaching Practice, Adjunct Faculty - Antioch University New England Graduate School, Lexington, MA
As more people are diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder, it is increasingly likely for the neurotypical to come in contact with a person with AS. The ability to understand and interface with the AS population is becoming essential. These bright and articulate adults will share their experiences and guidelines for successful interaction.