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

Thursday, August 7

8:00 a.m.–4:15 p.m.

REGISTRATION

Morning Sessions

 

9:00 a.m.–noon

63. STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESSFUL INCLUSION FOR LEARNERS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS
(BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE)
Karen Grammas and Lynn Peters

This session will present inclusion strategies to help special and general education teachers collaborate in assisting learners with autism spectrum disorders to be successful in the general education setting.
9:00 a.m.–noon

64. DISPUTE RESOLUTION SKILLS
(BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE)
Suzanne McDougall and Dixie Rider

The participants in this session will examine the issue of conflict and learn a practical six-step process designed to help families, schools, and agencies resolve special education conflicts locally.
9:00 a.m.–noon

65. DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE INTEGRATION OF ABA TOOLS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD CONTEXTS
(INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED, BACB CEUs)
Reagan Curtis and Dan Hursh

This session will present the Competent Learner Model (CLM) and its application in inclusive, developmentally appropriate early childhood settings.
9:00 a.m.–noon

66. AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS AND HIGHER EDUCATION
(BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE)
Nancy Patrick, Kati Siconolfi, Fred Hall, Steven Collier

The theme of this session will be that success in higher education requires preparation by the student and the institution going far beyond the application and admission process.
9:00 a.m.–noon

67. CURRENT ISSUES IN ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR FOR BEHAVIOR ANALYSTS
(INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED, BACB CEUs)
Jerry Shook and Jose Martinez-Diaz

Various ethical scenarios and issues will be discussed, including issues relating to the regulation of practice and ethics.
9:00 a.m.–noon

68. MEDICAL ISSUES IN ASD: WHAT ALL PHYSICIANS NEED TO KNOW
(INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED)
Margaret Bauman

Medical disorders, commonly observed in typically developing children, are frequently missed in children with autism spectrum disorders. The need to identify these disorders has important implications for quality of life and the advancement of our understanding of the neurobiology of autism.
9:00 a.m.–noon

Repeat of Session 56
69. YES, YOUR CHILD IS AUTISTIC: BUT WHO IS YOUR CHILD AND WHO ARE YOU?
(BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE)
Eustacia Cutler

The complexities of autism—social, historical, neurological, and personal—will be explored.
9:00 a.m.–noon

70. TREATING FEEDING AND EATING PROBLEMS IN CHILDREN WITH AUTISM
(INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED, BACB CEUs)
Keith Williams

Interventions for the feeding and eating problems common among children with autism spectrum disorders will be reviewed.
9:00 a.m.–noon

71. ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY TOOLS FOR WRITING
(BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE)
Scott Dougherty

This session will provide an overview of technology tools to support writing, from no-tech through high-tech options.
9:00 a.m.–noon

72. TEACHING READING TO LEARNERS WITH ASD
(BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE)
Dan Thompson and Laura Moran

This session will review the features of current and effective research-based instruction in reading and their relationship to reading instruction with nonreaders and noncomprehenders with autism spectrum disorders. Limit of 60 participants.
9:00 a.m.–noon

73. TARGETING TRANSITION FOR STUDENTS ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM
(BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE)
John Wessels and Linda Watson

This session will provide the participants with a hands-on look at a system for assessing, teaching, and tracking transition skills with students on the autism spectrum, using Rubrics for Transition for Learners with Autism.
noon–1:00 p.m. Box lunch
Afternoon Sessions  
1:15–4:15 p.m.

74. Part 1: PREPARING FOR SMOOTH TRANSITIONS: HOW TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM THROUGH CHANGES
(BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE)
Renae Kotchman, Ed Nientimp, Ken Deitmen

Strategies for supporting students and families through the many transitions from birth to age 21 will be discussed.

74. Part 2: INSPIRING PRODUCTIVE, FULFILLED, LIFE-LONG LEARNERS
(BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE)
Edward G. Rendell, Gerald L. Zahorchak, Diane Castelbuono and John J. Tommasini

 

1:15–4:15 p.m.

Repeat of Session 64
75. DISPUTE RESOLUTION SKILLS
(BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE)
Suzanne McDougall and Dixie Rider

The participants in this session will examine the issue of conflict and learn a practical six-step process designed to help families, schools, and agencies resolve special education conflicts locally.
1:15–4:15 p.m.

Repeat of Session 65
76. DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE INTEGRATION OF ABA TOOLS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD CONTEXTS
(INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED, BACB CEUs)
Reagan Curtis and Dan Hursh

This session will present the Competent Learner Model (CLM) and its application in inclusive, developmentally appropriate early childhood settings.
1:15–4:15 p.m.

Repeat of Session 66
77. AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS AND HIGHER EDUCATION
(BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE)
Nancy Patrick, Kati Siconolfi, Fred Hall, Steven Collier

The theme of this session will be that success in higher education requires preparation by the student and the institution going far beyond the application and admission process.
1:15–4:15 p.m.

78. TEACHING LANGUAGE PRAGMATIC SKILLS TO CHILDREN WITH AUTISM
(INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED, BACB CEUs)
Vince Carbone

A behavioral analysis of how to increase eye contact in children with autism will be offered.
1:15–4:15 p.m.

Repeat of Session 68
79. MEDICAL ISSUES IN ASD: WHAT ALL PHYSICIANS NEED TO KNOW
(INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED)
Margaret Bauman

Medical disorders, commonly observed in typically developing children, are frequently missed in children with autism spectrum disorders. The need to identify these disorders has important implications for quality of life and the advancement of our understanding of the neurobiology of autism.
1:15–4:15 p.m.

80. PRACTICAL APPROACH TO IEP DEVELOPMENT: PARENT PARTICIPATION
(BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE)
Kay Lipsitz

This session will focus on the IEP process for enhancing student outcomes through the active participation of the parent.
1:15–4:15 p.m.

Repeat of Session 70
81. TREATING FEEDING AND EATING PROBLEMS IN CHILDREN WITH AUTISM
(INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED, BACB CEUs)
Keith Williams

Interventions for the feeding and eating problems common among children with autism spectrum disorders will be reviewed.


 

1:15–4:15 p.m.

Repeat of Session 71
82. ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY TOOLS FOR WRITING
(BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE)
Scott Dougherty

This session will provide an overview of technology tools to support writing, from no-tech through high-tech options.
1:15–4:15 p.m.

83. EFFECTIVE MATHEMATICS INSTRUCTION FOR LEARNERS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS
(BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE)
Cecil Crouch and Carrie Frohnapfel

This session will focus on effective mathematics instruction and strategies for students with autism spectrum disorders.
1:15–4:15 p.m.

Repeat of Session 73
84. TARGETING TRANSITION FOR STUDENTS ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM
(BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE)
John Wessels and Linda Watson

This session will provide the participants with a hands-on look at a system for assessing, teaching, and tracking transition skills with students on the autism spectrum, using Rubrics for Transition for Learners with Autism.
All-Day Sessions  
9:00 a.m.–4:15 p.m.

Session 3 of 3
85. SUPPORTIVE TEACHER MENTORING AND COACHING
(INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED, BACB CEUs)
Molly Blakely

This three-day workshop will provide the nuts and bolts of how to effectively coach teachers in the classroom. It will cover analysis of lesson components, teaching behaviors, and data. Participants must attend on all three days. Limit of 50 participants. Ticket required.
9:00 a.m.–4:15 p.m.

86. PROGRAM PLANNING FOR LEARNERS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS, USING THE ZIGGURAT MODEL AND COMPREHENSIVE AUTISM PLANNING SYSTEM
(BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE)
Barry Grossman, Ruth Aspy, Shawn Henry, Brenda Myles

This session will give an overview of a comprehensive, innovative process of planning instructional programs for learners with autism spectrum disorders.
9:00 a.m.–4:15 p.m.

87. BEHAVIORAL INTERPRETATIONS OF LANGUAGE, MEMORY, AND PROBLEM SOLVING
(INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED, BACB CEUs)
Dave Palmer

This session will discuss conceptual foundations of behavioral interpretations of complex human behavior, including verbal behavior, problem solving, and memory.
4:30–5:30 p.m.

88. AWARDS CEREMONY: JACK MICHAEL’S CONTRIBUTIONS TO ABA AND REFLECTIONS ON THE HISTORY OF BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS
Jack Michael and guests

8:45 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

CHILDREN'S INSTITUTE

9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

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