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Autism Society's 41st National Conference on Autism Spectrum Disorders

Thursday, July 8, 2010

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8:15 AM-10:00 AM

5185

Opening Keynote: The Obama Administration's Efforts On Autism
Kareem Dale and Sharon Lewis

10:15 AM-11:00 AM

Science That Makes a Difference Annual Symposium II: Environmental Exposures and Child Development: The Latest on Environmental Health Sciences, Developmental Disabilities, and Public Health Policy

5239

Environmental Health Overview
Ted Schettler, MD, MPH

10:45 AM-12:00 PM

5075

A Coaching Model for Better School Outcomes for Students with ASD [ASHA Session] [Social Work Session]
Kathy L. Gould, M.S. and Tina Erdmann

4908

Behavior Modification through the Use of a Service Dog
Karen Shultz, B.S., Nursing and Sally Montrucchio, CPDT

4738

Building Bridges: Integrating Sensory Processing and Visual Thinking Strategies to Improve Behavior
Carole A. Kaulitz, M.Ed., CCC-SLP and Neatha Lefevre, M.Ed., OTR/L

5168

DARS Autism Program: A Collaborative Effort in Texas to Provide Services to Children Ages 3-8 on the Autism Spectrum
Lynn Blackmore, Marc Mullins, Duy D. Le, M.S., BCBA and Nicole Zeug, M.S., BCBA

4756

Developing Play Skills in Preschool Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders [ASHA Session] [Social Work Session]
Jayne Bellando, Ph.D.

5118

Federal and Corporate Employment for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Melody Stevens, M.A., Tracy Hilliard, M.S. and Angela Mackey, M.Ed.

4701

Get out, Explore and Have Fun with Your Autistic Child
Lisa Jo Rudy

4718

Outsmarting Explosive Behavior: A Visual System of Support/Intervention for Individuals with ASDs
Judy M. Endow, LCSW

4748

Teaching Play and Leisure Skills Across the Life Span [BCBA Session] [ASHA Session] [Social Work Session]
Evelyn Horton, BCBA

5068

The Concession Process: Understanding Challenging Behavior in Autism Spectrum Disorders
V. Mark Durand, Ph.D.

5106

What It Takes to Effectively Use Evidence-Based Practices in the Classroom [Social Work Session]
Ann Cox, Ph.D., Sam Odom, Ph.D. and Susan M. Wilczynski, Ph.D.

4670

When Doors Close: Help Me Find the Windows for Self-Advocacy [ASHA Session] [Social Work Session]
Sondra K. Williams

11:00 AM-11:45 AM

Science That Makes a Difference Annual Symposium II: Environmental Exposures and Child Development: The Latest on Environmental Health Sciences, Developmental Disabilities, and Public Health Policy

5240

Environmental Health and Autism
Martha R. Herbert, Ph.D., M.D.

1:00 PM-1:45 PM

Science That Makes a Difference Annual Symposium II: Environmental Exposures and Child Development: The Latest on Environmental Health Sciences, Developmental Disabilities, and Public Health Policy

5245

A Healthy Brain In a Toxic World: The Impact of Environmental Toxins on Psychological and Neurological Health
Suruchi Chandra, M.D.

1:00 PM-2:15 PM

5088

Anxiety, Depression, Post-Traumatic Stress: The Effects of Bullying on Individuals with ASDs
Laurie Better Perlis, Psy.D., Shana Nichols, PhD and Samara Pulver Tetenbaum, Ph.D.

4720

Autism Airport Project
Wendy Ross, M.D., Rebecca B. Jackel, M.A., Roger I. Ideishi, J.D., OT/L and Angela Jones, Ph.D.

4841

Designing a Successful Social Skills Summer Camp
Melissa Richardson, M.Ed., Melissa Burson, B.S. and Jan Oden, M.Ed.

4772

Developing Skill-Building Groups for College Students with ASD
Marc Ellison, Ed.D., LPC and Kerrie Harris, M.A.

5124

Efforts to Understand Autism Spectrum Disorders: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [Social Work Session]
Catherine Rice, Ph.D., Diana Schendel, Ph.D. and Julia Whitney

5215

Existing Programs That Help Your Local Law Enforcement Help You
Dennis Debbaudt, Law Enforcement Training, Jimmy Donohoe, William Cannata Jr. and Kimberly S. Taylor

5081

Exploring What Really Matters in Person-Centered Services and Supports
James Gardner, Ph.D.

4753

Promoting Parent Training and Education in Autism Treatment [BCBA Session] [ASHA Session] [Social Work Session]
Matthew J. McAlear, M.Ed., BCBA

4993

Situational Communication Boards for Nonverbal Students with Autism [ASHA Session]
Krista Smith, M.S., CCC-SLP and Kendra A. Turner, M.Ed.

4905

Social Dyslexia/Social Thinking [ASHA Session] [Social Work Session]
Jane Thierfeld Brown, Ed.D., Michelle Garcia Winner, M.A., CCC-SLP, Lorraine Wolf, Ph.D. and Pamela J. Crooke, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

5096

Supporting the Aging and Medical Needs of Adults with Autism [Social Work Session]
Anne S. Holmes, M.S., CCC, BCBA and Jamie K. Douglas, M.A.

4617

Texas Statewide Autism Training Project
Monte Parker

1:45 PM-2:30 PM

Science That Makes a Difference Annual Symposium II: Environmental Exposures and Child Development: The Latest on Environmental Health Sciences, Developmental Disabilities, and Public Health Policy

5241

Environment Health and North and South of the Border and Healthy Schools
Ray Palmer, M.D.

3:00 PM-3:45 PM

Science That Makes a Difference Annual Symposium II: Environmental Exposures and Child Development: The Latest on Environmental Health Sciences, Developmental Disabilities, and Public Health Policy

5242

Policy Headway: Reasons for Hope
Joe Guth, Ph.D., J.D.

3:15 PM-4:30 PM

5146

Addressing Emotional Self-Regulation Needs That Improve Interactions for Older Learners with ASD [Social Work Session]
Sherry A. Moyer, MSW

5098

After-School and Extended-Day Services for Students with Autism: Clinical and Legal Perspectives [Social Work Session]
Anne S. Holmes, M.S., CCC, BCBA and Ira Fingles, Esq.

5154

Agents of Change, or a Small Group of Thoughtful, Committed People
Marcia Eichelberger, Sandra Dixon Shove, Catherine Abarca and Lisa Townsend, B.A.

4849

Autism Screening in Community Childcare Settings [ASHA Session] [Social Work Session]
Patricia I. Wright, Ph.D., MPH, Bob Siegel, M.Ed.., Child and Human Development, Jessica Foster, M.D., MPH and Georgina Peacock, M.D., MPH

5217

Avoiding Misuse of the Internet
Kimberly S. Taylor and Byron Fassett, Sargent

4968

Building Relationships Through Social Connections Throughout Our Lives
L. Lynn Stansberry Brusnahan, Ph.D.

5026

Community Inclusion of Adults with Autism: A Review of the Intervention Literature [ASHA Session] [Social Work Session]
Linda Bambara, Ed.D., Erin McCurdy, M.Ed. and Anastasia Kokina, M.Ed.

5029

Developing Meaningful IEP Objectives: Evaluation to Implementation
Ruth Aspy, Ph.D., Barry G. Grossman, Ph.D. and Susan Jamieson, M.Ed.

4982

Google SketchUp: Visual and Spatial Strengths Shine with Professional 3D Software
Tom Wyman and Chris Cronin

4681

Organizing Classroom Environments [BCBA Session] [ASHA Session] [Social Work Session]
Christine Reeve, Ph.D., BCBA-D and Susan Kabot, Ed.D., CCC-SLP

4925

Sensory Issues and Emotions: Assisting Individuals with Self-Awareness and Strategy Development [ASHA Session] [Social Work Session]
Lauren Heller Kerstein, LCSW

3:45 PM-4:30 PM

Science That Makes a Difference Annual Symposium II: Environmental Exposures and Child Development: The Latest on Environmental Health Sciences, Developmental Disabilities, and Public Health Policy

5243

Biomonitoring Panel: Personal Experiences From the Mind Disrupted Project

Friday, July 9, 2010

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8:00 AM-10:00 AM

5184

Keynote: Lesson Learned: Autism as A Whole Family Condition
Cathy Pratt, Ph.D., BCBA-D

10:00 AM-11:30 AM

5164

Poster Session

12:45 PM-2:00 PM

5116

AAC Strategies for COMMUNICATION with Preschoolers and School-Aged Children with ASD
Meredith Potts, M.A., CCC-SLP

4677

Addressing Social Anxiety in Social Skills Groups
Kari Dunn Buron, M.S.

4999

Behavior Management and Trauma in Youth with ASD: Intervening without Causing Harm [ASHA Session] [Social Work Session]
Sherry A. Moyer, MSW

5035

Biomarkers of Susceptibility and Toxicity in Children with ASD
Janet Kern, Ph.D.

5225

DSM-5 Panel
Cathy Pratt, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Catherine Lord, Ph.D., Ruth Aspy, Ph.D., Jeff Sell, J.D., Carolyn Garver, Ph.D. and Lars Perner, Ph.D.

4606

FRIEND Program
Sheri S. Dollin, M.Ed.

4717

Functional Reading for Children with Autism: Exceeding Traditional Expectations [ASHA Session] [Social Work Session]
Trisha McCain-Hines, M.Ed., Reading Specialist, Master Reading Teacher

4855

How to Effectively Use Auditory Prompts and Other Self-Management Strategies
Keith Storey, Ph.D., Special Education and Michal Post, M.A., Special Education

4984

No Easy Answers for Stereotypy: A Comprehensive Approach Promoting Functional Skills [BCBA Session] [ASHA Session] [Social Work Session]
William H. Ahearn, Ph.D., BCBA

4716

Reading Intervention Strategies for Children with High Functioning Autism and Asperger's Disorder [ASHA Session] [Social Work Session]
Kary Johnson, Bilingual Reading Specialist

4749

Technology Tools and Autism
Demetria L. Ennis-Cole, Ph.D.

5244

The Miracle Project: Using Music, Dance, and Drama to Develop Communication, Socialization, Spontaneity, and Dynamic Community for Children and Families with Autism
Elaine Hall

2:30 PM-3:45 PM

4675

A Multi-Component Autism Awareness Training for Typical Peers
Sarah E. Smith, B.A., Special, Education, Teaching, Credential

4751

Decisive Denominator and a Biomedical Approach to Ameliorate Autism [Social Work Session]
Natarajan Padmavathy Karthikeyen, M.S. [ENT], Georges St. Laurent III, Ph.D., Ramakrishnan Velmurugan, HIMP and Basu Ishana, M.Sc., Applied Psychology

4682

Decreasing Behavior Challenges: Less Time Spent Coping Is More Time Spent Learning [ASHA Session] [Social Work Session]
Patrick Rydell, Ed.D.

5008

Developing An Evaluation Team for Your Autism Program
Anita Kliewer, M.Ed., Trube Miller, M.Ed., Angela Cowan, M.Ed., Heather Hughes, M.Ed. and Jennifer Austin, M.Ed.

5248

Five Essential Components of An Effective Autism Program
Kevin Custer

4986

Giddy up to Identifying Communication Intervention Goals for Individuals with ASD [ASHA Session] [Social Work Session]
Stephanie Williams, M.S., CCC-SLP

5011

Home Front: Simple Design Strategies for Peaceful Living with Your Autistic Child
Cathy Purple Cherry, AIA, LEED-AP, Parent

4856

How to Effectively Use Natural Support Strategies in Employment and Community Settings
Keith Storey, Ph.D., Special Education and Michal Post, M.A., Special Education

5127

Siblings Speak Out
Jordan Blackwell, Cameron Blackwell, Darren Craig Blackwell and Jamie Blackwell

4680

Sometimes Words Get in the Way: Collaborative Teamwork in Communication Intervention [ASHA Session] [Social Work Session]
Susan Kabot, Ed.D., CCC-SLP and Christine Reeve, Ph.D., BCBA-D

4742

Step-by-Step Instruction: How to Dissect Videos to Teach Social Skills [ASHA Session] [Social Work Session]
Jennifer Jacobs, M.S., CCC-SLP

5027

Supporting the Educational Experience of ASD Students through Online and Video Conferencing
Lisa King, M.Ed., Jane Thierfeld Brown, Ed.D. and Lorraine Wolf, Ph.D.

2:30 PM-5:30 PM

5082

Ethics In Applied Behavior Analysis [BCBA Session] [Social Work Session]
Nina Finkler, M.Ed., LDT/C, BCBA, Anne S. Holmes, M.S., CCC, BCBA, James Ball, Ed.D., BCBA-D and Cathy Pratt, Ph.D., BCBA-D

4:15 PM-5:30 PM

4728

Autism Support to Go
Joane Walvoord, M.S., RPED, #1283

4768

Equine-Facilitated Therapy in the Treatment of Autism
Patricia B. Wilmoth

4866

Girl World: Detecting and Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders in Females
Shana Nichols, PhD, Samara Pulver Tetenbaum, Ph.D. and Laurie Better Perlis, Psy.D.

5102

How Movement, Anxiety, Communication and Sensory Differences Affect My Autism [Social Work Session]
Jacob Pratt, Person with Autism

5046

Identifying and Defining the Components and Indicators of Programs of Participant Direction
Judith M.S. Gross, M.Ed.

5041

Including Children with Autism in the Music Curriculum: Playing Instruments and Beyond [ASHA Session] [Social Work Session]
Stephen M. Shore, Ed.D.

5099

Integrated Fitness for the Young Autism Population
Eric Chessen, M.S., Youth Conditioning Specialist

5064

Language Acquisition through Motor Planning [ASHA Session] [Social Work Session]
John Halloran, M.S., CCC-SLP

4933

No More Clipboards and Forms! Mobile Solutions for Collecting, Charting & Communicating [ASHA Session] [Social Work Session]
Minna Levine, Ph.D. and Dorothy Lucci, M.Ed., C.A.G.S.

5039

Pineal Gland Malfunction as a Possible Cause of Symptoms of Autism
Andrea Axt, Ph.D., RPP, FQM

5163

Relationships on the Spectrum: Bridging Differences, Sharing Strengths
Zosia Zaks, M.Ed., C.R.C. and Kristi Sakai

4930

The Three-Element Social Skill Program: Instruction, Drama, and Technology [ASHA Session] [Social Work Session]
Michelle O. Henderson, M.Ed.

Saturday, July 10, 2010

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8:00 AM-8:40 AM

Continuing Medical Education Session: Addressing Chronic Active Problems in Autism Spectrum Disorders: Transforming Risk into Resiliency and Improving Quality of Life

5228

Overview of Risk and Resiliency
Martha R. Herbert, Ph.D., M.D.

8:15 AM-10:00 AM

5186

Keynote: Making Connections Online: Communicating through Blogs and Online Communities
Alexander Plank, Sandy Yim and Jason Ross

8:40 AM-9:20 AM

Continuing Medical Education Session: Addressing Chronic Active Problems in Autism Spectrum Disorders: Transforming Risk into Resiliency and Improving Quality of Life

5229

Clinical Assessment and Lab Tests
Bryan L. Jepson, M.D.

9:20 AM-10:00 AM

Continuing Medical Education Session: Addressing Chronic Active Problems in Autism Spectrum Disorders: Transforming Risk into Resiliency and Improving Quality of Life

5230

Energy Deficits: Autism and Mitochondrial Problems
Richard Frye, M.D., Ph.D.

10:15 AM-10:55 AM

Continuing Medical Education Session: Addressing Chronic Active Problems in Autism Spectrum Disorders: Transforming Risk into Resiliency and Improving Quality of Life

5231

New and Newer: Research Methods for Studying Complex Treatments in a Complex Heterogeneous Condition
Robert Hendren, D.O.

10:45 AM-12:00 PM

4808

A Model and Treatment for Early Intervention in Autism
Louisa M. Silva, M.D., MPH

4972

College-Bound Students with ASDs: Making a Successful Transition into Academia
Millie Gore, Dr. and Jessica B. Dunn, M.Ed.

4919

El Autismo: Informacion Esencial
Emily D. Iland, M.A.

4708

Grandparents and Autism There IS Something You Can Do
Joy Rick, B.S., M.A., SPHR, CCP and Jennifer J. Knauer, SCRP

4828

Preparing Young Adults with Asperger's Syndrome for the Job Market
Patricia A. Wisocki, Ph.D., June Groden, Ph.D. and Elizabeth Stratis, B.A.

5109

Reinforcement: Beyond M&M's & Token Economies [BCBA Session] [ASHA Session] [Social Work Session]
Karen Umstead, M.Ed., BCBA

4607

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

5018

Summary of Biomedical Treatments for Autism
James Adams, Ph.D.

5120

Two Dads - Two Lawyers: A Parents' Guide to Special-Needs Planning
Brian Rubin, J.D. and James A. Caffry, Esq.

10:55 AM-11:35 AM

Continuing Medical Education Session: Addressing Chronic Active Problems in Autism Spectrum Disorders: Transforming Risk into Resiliency and Improving Quality of Life

5232

Evidence- Based Practices for Students with ASD
Brenda Smith Myles, Ph.D.

11:35 AM-12:15 PM

Continuing Medical Education Session: Addressing Chronic Active Problems in Autism Spectrum Disorders: Transforming Risk into Resiliency and Improving Quality of Life

5233

Autonomic Measurement and Effective Interventions On Single Subjects in the Classroom
Matthew Goodwin, Ph.D.

1:00 PM-1:45 PM

Continuing Medical Education Session: Addressing Chronic Active Problems in Autism Spectrum Disorders: Transforming Risk into Resiliency and Improving Quality of Life

5234

Neurology of Autism: An Integrative Approach
Maya Shetreat-Klein, M.D.

1:30 PM-2:45 PM

5227

AMC Theatres’ Pilot Employment Program
Lee Stickle, M.S.Ed. and Andy Traub, SPHR

5047

Autism Network for Individuals with Hearing and Visual Impairments Annual Meeting
Margaret P. Creedon, Ph.D., FAACP, Stephanie Helm Fleming, O.D. and Tracy Barrilleaux, OTR

4686

Behavior Training for Parents of Children Who Display High-Intense Behaviors [BCBA Session] [ASHA Session] [Social Work Session]
John Kabot, M.Ed., BCBA and Melissa DeVincentis, M.S., LMFT, BCBA

5247

Current Review of Evidence-Based Implications for Physical Therapy and Autism
Ana Mieres, MS, PT, PhD

5155

Eric, Our Son: A Hispanic Family's Journey to Get the Right Diagnosis.
Maria Esther Garcia, B.A., Communications

5167

Fatherhood Forum: A Panel Discussing the Special Contributions and Needs of Fathers
Robert A. Naseef, Ph.D.

5025

Implementing Play-Based Social Skill Groups for Young Children Diagnosed with ASD
Kathleen Klein, M.S., OTR, BCP and Mary Kientz, M.S., OTR

4821

Myths and Realities of Evaluation, Identification and Diagnosis of ASD
Sarah Welbourne, M.Ed., Ruth Aspy, Ph.D., Barry G. Grossman, Ph.D., Susan Jamieson, M.Ed. and Penny Woods, M.Ed.

5162

Professionals on the Autism Spectrum: Insights From Our Careers
Zosia Zaks, M.Ed., C.R.C. and Stephen M. Shore, Ed.D.

4711

Speaking Bluntly about Sex, Dating and Relationships
Cinder McDonald and Debbie Weidinger

4685

Transition RX: What You Need to Know
Jan Moss, Family Faculty, OUHSC College of Medicine

1:45 PM-2:30 PM

Continuing Medical Education Session: Addressing Chronic Active Problems in Autism Spectrum Disorders: Transforming Risk into Resiliency and Improving Quality of Life

5236

Of a Piece: Chronic Structural Anatomy Problems and Their Impact On Function
Charles Smutny III, D.O., FAAO

2:30 PM-3:15 PM

Continuing Medical Education Session: Addressing Chronic Active Problems in Autism Spectrum Disorders: Transforming Risk into Resiliency and Improving Quality of Life

5235

Educational Test Records: What Is the Undiscovered Potential In Executing Meticulous Observations During Testing and Documenting Them?
Jeanine Qualliotine, M.A.

3:15 PM-4:30 PM

5108

A Comprehensive Staff Training Package for Behavioral Interventions for Children with Autism [BCBA Session] [Social Work Session]
Kellyn Johnson, B.S., Shahla Ala'I-Rosales, Ph.D., BCBA-D and Nicole Zeug, M.S., BCBA

5092

Autism-Specific Sensory, Social and Information-Processing Strengths and Weaknesses: The ALD/ALS Approach [ASHA Session] [Social Work Session]
Bryna Siegel, Ph.D.

5218

Dad's Workshop
Lee Grossman and James Ball, Ed.D., BCBA-D

5030

Designing Services and Building Community Resources for Persons and Families with Autism
Paul W. Andrew, M.S., Education

4921

Explaining Autism Spectrum Disorders to Your Child and Others- IN SPANISH
Emily D. Iland, M.A.

4897

Helping Hands: A Caring School Community Program – “Kids Helping Kids”
Stephen Lockwood, BCBA

5077

If Safety is Your Priority, Physical Restraint is Not Your Option
Kimberly L. Sanders, M.S., Jason Craig, M.Ed. and Allyson Bateman, M.A.

5021

Online Education and Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders [ASHA Session] [Social Work Session]
Christopher S. Wyatt, Ph.D.

5079

Using PECS as a Strategy for Developing Nonverbal Language in Children with Autism [ASHA Session] [Social Work Session]
Anne Nwanyieze Okwudire, Ph.D.

3:30 PM-4:15 PM

Continuing Medical Education Session: Addressing Chronic Active Problems in Autism Spectrum Disorders: Transforming Risk into Resiliency and Improving Quality of Life

5237

Molecular Biology in Autism Treatment and Recovery
Georges St. Laurent III, Ph.D.

4:15 PM-5:00 PM

Continuing Medical Education Session: Addressing Chronic Active Problems in Autism Spectrum Disorders: Transforming Risk into Resiliency and Improving Quality of Life

5238

How Much of Autism Can Be Explained by Active Chronic Problems and How Can This Framework Affect Clinical Practice?
Martha R. Herbert, Ph.D., M.D.