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

Friday, August 8

8:00 a.m.–noon

REGISTRATION

Morning Sessions
9:00–10:30 a.m.

89. CREATING A PARTNERSHIP WITH FAMILIES
(BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE)
Kathryn Enos and Mary Mikus

This session will present strategies and resources to solicit family partnership and related empowerment. It will give a programmatic review of family partnerships and tactics of linking person-centered planning to current treatment models.

9:00–10:30 a.m.

90. PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING FOR APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYTIC–BASED AUTISM SUPPORT CLASSROOMS
(BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE)
Tina Dolan and Jane Strawley

This session will give an overview of the process for program development and staff training for ABA-based autistic support classrooms in public schools.
9:00–10:30 a.m.

91. NATURAL ENVIRONMENT TEACHING (NET) IN AN EARLY INTERVENTION SETTING
(BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE)
Kristin Johnson, Michelle Mistishin, Danielle Vokes

This session will review verbal behavior programming in natural environments, with an emphasis on skill generalization and maintenance. It will provide video-clip examples, data collection materials, and integrity checklists.
9:00–10:30 a.m.

92. PROBLEM-SOLVING BEHAVIORS AND FUNCTIONAL COMMUNICATION
(BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE)
Jamie Harvey and Marleah Herman-Umpleby

This session will discuss strategies for problem-solving challenging behaviors and how helping persons improve their functional communication skills can be a proactive intervention.
9:00–10:30 a.m.

93. SUCCESSFUL PROGRAMMING FOR AUTISM AND CO-EXISTING MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES
(BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE)
Arlene Moll, Nicole Showers, Noretta Kime, Kimberly Walker, Nancy Maust

The coordination of programming for autism and co-existing mental health issues in an education setting will be described.
9:00–10:30 a.m.

94. INCLUDING PARENTS WITH THE COMPETENT LEARNER MODEL
(BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE)
Sally Flaherty

Procedures and programs for including parents as active members of the Competent Learner Model team will be discussed.
9:00–10:30 a.m.

95. PREMISE ALERT SYSTEM AND ADDITIONAL SAFETY TOOLS FOR FAMILIES AND PROFESSIONALS
(BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE)
Susan Rzucidlo and Kevin McCarthy

This session will present the Premise Alert System that was introduced to Pennsylvania in April 2008, as well as innovative safety tools that can be downloaded or reproduced.
9:00–10:30 a.m.

96. SHAPING THE USE OF SIGN LANGUAGE FOR LEARNERS WITH AUTISM
(BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE)
Sharon Zamrin and Dana Jones

A case study will demonstrate how a student learned to make requests and label items with signs. The process of transferring signs to vocal responses will be discussed.
9:00–10:30 a.m.

97. INCORPORATING ABA TO INCREASE ACADEMIC SKILLS FOR LEARNERS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS
(BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE)
Jennifer Freeland

This presentation will highlight fundamental behavior principles that can be used to increase academic skills, such as reading, math, and writing, while decreasing problematic behavior in the classroom.
9:00–10:30 a.m.

98. CONNECTIONS PROGRAM: SUCCESSFUL POSTSECONDARY TRANSITIONING FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM
(BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE)
Donna Toll, Kyu Hwang, Cindy Barimani, David Stanley, Patty Whitehair

This session will present effective collaborative efforts promoting skills, strategies, and processes for maximizing the successful transition of persons with autism from school to adulthood.
9:00–10:30 a.m.

99. SUPERVISING AN AUTISM SUPPORT CLASSROOM
(BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE)
Judy Horrocks and Joe Pardini

This session will review the essential components of an autism support classroom. Topics will include environment, instruction, paraprofessionals, visuals, communication, and social development.
9:00–10:30 a.m.

100. POSTER SESSIONS: PENNSYLVANIA RESEARCH
(BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE)

The poster sessions will highlight applied research happening in schools across Pennsylvania.
10:45 a.m.–noon

101. CLOSING KEYNOTE

I AM A STUDENT WITH AUTISM
(BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE)
Joe Gans

Joe will provide a firsthand account of his accomplishments as a 20-year-old with autism and his success as a Penn State student.


 

8:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.

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