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43rd Autism Society National Conference and Exposition

Thursday, July 26, 2012

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8:30 AM-10:00 AM

5976

Two Roads Diverged: Living Life Inclusively for Individuals with Classic Autism
Ann Turnbull, Ed.D.

10:45 AM-12:15 PM

5907

3 Rs to Bullying Prevention for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Recognize, Respond, and Report
Lori A. Ernsperger, Ph.D., Special, Education

5923

5 Point Scale for Self Regulation in Adults (SESSION CANCELLED)
Jane Thierfeld Brown, Ed.D. and Lisa King, M.Ed.

5888

7 Evidence Based Strategies for An Effective Early Intervention Program [BCBA Session]
James Ball, Ed.D., BCBA-D

5890

ASD In the Family: Building Supportive Relationships with Family and Friends
Ann B. Palmer, B.A.

5912

Intensive Case Management for Adults with Asperger's
Dena Gassner, Ph.D., student

5922

Online Education and the Adult Learner with Autism
Nichole Hope-Moore, EdD, Candidate

5895

Prevent-Teach-Reinforce: A Model of Positive Behavior Support: For Addressing Problem Behaviors
Glen Dunlap, Ph.D.

5904

Senses and Sensibilities: An Inside View On Sensory Issues and Developing Easy to Implement Solutions
Stephen M. Shore, Ed.D.

5975

Toxic Chemicals and the Developing Brain: Prevention Counts
Rachel Gibson, JD, MPP

1:15 PM-2:45 PM

5971

A Multi-Sensory Approach to Improving Function In Children with Autism
Teresa A. May-Benson, ScD, OTR/L, FAOTA and Ron Minson, MD

5936

Community-Based Social Behavior Development Programming for Kids and Teens Diagnosed with an ASD
Tina Waters, M.A., with certificate in autism, Larry Caouette, M.S. and Karen Huoh, M.A.

5928

Grandparenting Autism - A Daily Celebration?
Joy Rick, B.S., M.A., SPHR, CCP and Jennifer J. Knauer, SCRP

5906

Implementing Evidence-Based Practices and School-Wide Impact [BCBA Session]
Cathy Pratt, Ph.D., BCBA-D and Kristie Lofland, M.S.

5947

Panel Presentation On CDC Autism Activities
Jon Baio, Ed.S.

5921

Teaching Intimate Relationships to Adolescents and Adults with High Functioning Autism
Melissa Dubie, M.A. and Catherine Davies, M.Ed., M.S., CPsychol., LMHC

5941

The Autism Revolution: Whole Body Strategies for Making Life All It Can Be
Martha R. Herbert, Ph.D., M.D.

5938

Transition for Youth with ASD: Transition Programming, Family Views, and Impact [BCBA Session]
Bonnie Kraemer, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Ana Duenas, B.A. and Emily Costanzo, M.A., Special, Education

5924

Using Executive Function Assessment to Drive Social Instruction
Chris Abildgaard, NCSP, LPC, NCC

3:30 PM-5:00 PM

5932

Computer Assisted Interaction Techniques to Target Social Learning
Jennifer Jacobs, M.S., CCC-SLP

5935

I Hate to Write! Helping Individuals with ASD Become Happy, Successful Writers
Kathy Oehler, M.S., CCC-SLP and Cheryl Boucher, M.S., OTR

5896

Issues and Considerations in Staff Training for ABA Interventions [BCBA Session]
Len Levin, Ph.D., April Worsdell, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Kara Lee, M.A., BCBA and Tiffany Bauer, M.A., BCBA

5911

It’s a Snap! Simple and Effective Ways to Enhance Early Intervention Programming Through Music
Michelle Lazar, MA, MT-BC, Linda Martin, MME, MT-BC and Shaina Pugh, MT-BC

5891

Look At My Eyes: Early Intervention & Navigating the Autism Spectrum
Melanie Fowler and Seth Fowler

5892

Optimistic Parenting: Hope and Help for You and Your Challenging Child
V. Mark Durand, Ph.D.

5898

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

5917

Supports for Adulthood and Severe ASD
Krysti DeZonia, Ed.D. and William Mara

5915

Turning the Tassel: Supporting the Transition From College to Career
Marc Ellison, Ed.D., LPC, Rebecca Hansen, Ed.D. and Jackie Clark, M.A.T.

Friday, July 27, 2012

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8:30 AM-10:00 AM

5964

Journey with Julian and Obstacles Into Opportunities
Dwayne Ballen and Stephen M. Shore, Ed.D.

10:45 AM-12:15 PM

5926

A Full Life with Autism: A Mother-Son Journey about Transitioning to Adulthood
Jeremy Sicile-Kira, High School Diploma and Chantal Sicile-Kira, B.A., (Social, Ecology)

5887

A Transdisciplinary Approach to Autism Intervention (Featuring The S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Approach)
Lynette Scotese-Wojtila, OTR/L and Ellen Winney, M.S., OTR/L

5914

Employment - Connecting to the Business World
Jennifer Sellers-Foster, Ph.D.

5899

Evaluating Education Programs [BCBA Session]
Christine Reeve, Ph.D., BCBA-D and Susan Kabot, Ed.D., CCC-SLP

5919

Natural Supports for Social Inclusion
L. Lynn Stansberry Brusnahan, Ph.D. and T. Collin Brusnahan

5968

Project Conectar: Use of Natural Helpers to Screen for Early Signs of Autism in a Hispanic Community
Bobbie Vaughn, PhD

5934

Summer Camp for Children Severely Affected by Autism
Shirley Fett, MSN, FNP, Tammy Anderson and Jennifer Chamberlin

5970

Technology and Employment: A Path to Success with Google Sketchup
Barry Janzen and Patricia Wright, Ph.D., MPH

5905

The Exercise Connection: Making It Possible for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
David S. Geslak, B.S., CSCS, ACSM-HFS

1:15 PM-2:45 PM

5918

Person-Directed Planning for Adults with ASD
Debbie Irish, DSW

5893

Early Intervention for Speech and Language: Empowering Parents
Karyn Lewis Searcy, M.A., CCC-SLP

5894

Family-Based Positive Behavior Support and Person Centered Planning
Kathy L. Gould, M.S., Denna Buchanan, B.A. and Lyndsey Reedy

5939

Living with Autism In the Family: Taking Care of Everyone's Needs
Robert A. Naseef, Ph.D.

5925

My Autism, My Voice, Video Blogging and Social Media
Kerry Magro, B.S.

5950

Non-Academic Programming for Students with Autism [BCBA Session]
Anne S. Holmes, M.S., CCC, BCBA

5948

Review of Biomedical and CAM Treatments
Daniel A. Rossignol, M.D., FAAFP

1:15 PM-5:00 PM

5930

Apps for Ipod, Ipad- Double Session
Melanie Johnston, MA, SLP, CAS

3:30 PM-5:00 PM

6003

Autism Network for Individuals Deaf/Hard of Hearing and Blind/Visually Impaired Annual Meeting: Vision, the Unseen Disability in Autism
Margaret P. Creedon, Ph.D., FAACP and Kauser Sharieff, OD FCOVD FNORA

5909

Autism Spectrum Disorder and Sensory and Movement Differences
Jodi Robledo, Ph.D. and Anne Donnellan, Ph.D.

5897

Focus On Females: Effective Intervention for School-Aged Girls with ASDs
Shana Nichols, PhD

5920

Promoting Independence for Individuals with ASD [BCBA Session]
Karen Umstead, M.Ed., BCBA

5933

Screening In Community Childcare Settings
Patricia Wright, Ph.D., MPH

5916

Speaking for Ourselves: Panel of Individuals with Autism
Julie A. Donnelly, Ph.D.

5910

The Changing Face of Special Needs Schools Through Architecture
Cathy Purple Cherry, AIA, LEED-AP, Parent

5969

The Meta-Play Method: A New Intervention Model Based On Dynamic Behavior Theory [BCBA Session]
Cooper Woodard, Ph.D., BCBA

Saturday, July 28, 2012

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8:30 AM-10:00 AM

5965

Autism and the DSM-5
Bryan King, M.D.

10:30 AM-12:00 PM

5902

Behavior and Language
Carole A. Kaulitz, M.Ed., CCC-SLP and Ellyn Lucas Arwood, Ed.D., CCC-SLP

5951

El Autismo y Sus Derechos (Autism and Your Rights) - Double Session
Victoria Vasquez Ikerd-Schreiter and Jennifer Ruiz

5937

Federal Employment Options for Individuals with ASD
Melody Stevens, M.A. and Tracy Hilliard, M.S.

5929

Nourishing Hope for Autism: Essentials of Nutrition and Diet Intervention
Julie Matthews, Certified Nutrition Consultant

5927

Siblings Need Support Too
Genevieve Athens

5889

Successful Transition Through the Use of A C T s [BCBA Session]
James Ball, Ed.D., BCBA-D, Yvette Frazier, M.A., Rachel Gaspard, B.A. and Sarah Dubois, B.A.

1:00 PM-2:30 PM

5931

Advocacy and Lobbying in California
Marcia Eichelberger, Gregory Fletcher and Rick Rollens

5951

El Autismo y Sus Derechos (Autism and Your Rights) - Double Session
Victoria Vasquez Ikerd-Schreiter and Jennifer Ruiz

5940

Navigating College: A Handbook On Self Advocacy
Ari Ne'eman, Steven Kapp and Melody Latimer

5908

Treatment Individualization: Pivotal Response Training and Discrete Trial Training [BCBA Session]
Allison B. Jobin, M.A., BCBA, Laura Schreibman, Ph.D. and Aubyn Stahmer, Ph.D., BCBA-D

5913

Two Dads - Two Lawyers: Special Needs Legal and Future Planning
James A. Caffry, Esq. and Brian Rubin, J.D.

5901

Using Evidence-Based Practices in the Classroom
Sam Odom, Ph.D.