Penn State
2008 National Autism Conference
August 4–8, 2008
  PA Department of Special Education
The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel
State College, Pennsylvania

Agenda

Monday, August 4

7:30 a.m.-5:15 p.m.

REGISTRATION

Morning Sessions  
9:00-10:15 a.m.

OPENING KEYNOTE
1. RAISING A CHILD WITH AUTISM: PERSONAL AND HISTORICAL REFLECTIONS
Eustacia Cutler

Eustacia Cutler will share personal experiences and the social/historical context of raising Temple Grandin.
10:30-11:30 a.m.

2. AUTISM RESEARCH 2008
(BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE)
Duane Alexander

Highlights of current National Institutes of Health efforts in autism research and its progress will be discussed.
11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Box lunch 
Afternoon Sessions  
1:00-1:45 p.m.

3. UPDATES ON PENNSYLVANIA'S EFFORTS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTS AND SERVICES TO LEARNERS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS 
(BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE)
John Tommasini

2:00-5:00 p.m.

4. AN INTRODUCTION TO AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS
(BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE)
Shelly Russin and Kelly McAndrew

Defining features and characteristics of autism spectrum disorders will be presented, with an introduction to effective practices and strategies.
2:00-5:00 p.m.

5. IMPROVING EDUCATION AND TREATMENT IN AUTISM WITH ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT
(INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED, BACB CEUs)
Rick Fleming

This presentation will describe how organizational behavior management can be used to train and support team members who work with persons with autism.
2:00-5:00 p.m.

6. RECENT RESEARCH IN ASPERGER SYNDROME
(INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED)
James McPartland

A review of clinical characteristics of Asperger syndrome and current research in the field will be presented.
2:00-5:00 p.m.

7. BEHAVIOR ANALYTIC RESEARCH IN THE TREATMENT OF AUTISM
(INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED, BACB CEUs) 
David Celiberti

An overview of the state of research in autism that evaluates behavior analytic and non-behavior analytic treatments will be presented, with an emphasis on considerations for future research in applied settings.
2:00-5:00 p.m.

8. MEDICAL COMPLICATIONS OF AUTISM AND THE AUTISM TREATMENT NETWORK SITE IN PITTSBURGH
(INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED)
Nancy Minshew

This session will discuss the major differences in thinking and social-emotional development between persons with autism and typically developing peers.
2:00-5:00 p.m.

9. ADVANCES IN UNDERSTANDING AND TREATING SENSORY SYMPTOMS IN AUTISM
(INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED)
Roseann Schaaf

An update on research on the causes, manifestations, and interventions for sensory processing disorders in autism will be presented.
2:00-5:00 p.m.

10. AN UPDATE ON RESEARCH FINDINGS IN SOCIAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
(INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED)
Mike Murray

A research update on social skills development in persons with autism spectrum disorders will be presented, with particular focus on the Comprehensive Social Skills Training Program.
2:00-5:00 p.m.

11. NATIONAL STANDARDS REPORT: EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE AND AUTISM
(INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED, BACB CEUs)
Susan Wilczynski

A model of evidence-based practice endorsed in the National Standards Report will be discussed.
2:00-5:00 p.m.

12. POSTSECONDARY JOURNEYS: RESEARCHING COLLEGE TRANSITION AND SUPPORT FOR AUTISM SPECTRUM STUDENTS (BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE)
Scott Robertson

This session will examine the research-including ongoing dissertation research-on supporting students with autism spectrum disorders transitioning to and attending a college/university.
8:30 a.m.-5:15 p.m.

CHILDREN'S INSTITUTE

noon-6:00 p.m.

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