Agenda
Tuesday, August 5 | |
| 8:00 a.m.–4:15 p.m. |
REGISTRATION |
| Morning Sessions | |
| 9:00 a.m.–noon |
13. COMPREHENSIVE AUTISM ASSESSMENT FOR INTERVENTION PLANNING This session will review a planning tool for teams to use when completing comprehensive skill assessments and directly linking assessment results to intervention planning.
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| 9:00 a.m.–noon |
14. SUPERVISING AUTISTIC SUPPORT PROGRAMS: LESSONS LEARNED
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| 9:00 a.m.–noon |
15. STRATEGIES AND ROUTINES FOR THE HOME This session will present structured routines and strategies for positive, independent, and successful daily living in the home and the community. |
| 9:00 a.m.–noon |
16. ASPERGER SYNDROME: STRATEGIES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
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| 9:00 a.m.–noon |
17. APPLIED AUTISM RESEARCH: FROM INVESTIGATION TO EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE This session will give an overview of the current state of applied autism research and its direct relevance to the effective education of learners with autism. |
| 9:00 a.m.–noon |
18. THE ROLE OF THE PHYSICIAN IN THE ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS The presenters will discuss the physician’s role in the assessment and treatment of medical problems and co-existing psychiatric issues, including the appropriate use of psychotropic medications.
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| 9:00 a.m.–noon |
19. UNDERSTANDING AND ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF SIBLINGS OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM An overview of some common challenges that confront siblings of children with autism and related disorders will be presented. Topics will include parent-sibling communication, siblings’ understanding of autism, play and social interactions, peer issues, and balanced parenting.
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| 9:00 a.m.–noon |
20. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY TO PROMOTE PARTICIPATION OF LEARNERS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS This session will describe researched interventions applied by occupational therapists to promote functional independence of children with autism.
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| 9:00 a.m.–noon |
21. COMMUNICATION BEFORE LANGUAGE: PRELINGUISTIC MILIEU TEACHING This session will present an introduction to how to implement a treatment method that teaches young children with autism to use gestures, vocalizations, and gaze to communicate requests and comments.
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| 9:00 a.m.–noon |
22. STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESSFUL INCLUSION OF LEARNERS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS Strategies for teaching students with autism spectrum disorders in general education classes will be described.
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| 9:00 a.m.–noon |
23. TRANSITION TO WORK AND ADULT LIFE This session will explore essential, person-centered program components and curriculum adjustments needed to support persons with autism in middle school, high school, and higher education, and in adult service agencies.
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| noon–1:00 p.m. | Box lunch |
| Afternoon Sessions | |
| 1:15–4:15 p.m. |
24. THE INSTRUCTIONAL ENVIRONMENT AND VISUAL STRATEGIES This session will provide an overview of how to incorporate visual strategies and environmental structure to effectively support learners with autism spectrum disorders across environments.
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| 1:15–4:15 p.m. |
25. DISTRICT AUTISTIC SUPPORT SERVICES: KEY ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROGRAM PLANNING FACTORS This session will address key planning factors in the design, development, and implementation of a comprehensive suburban school district program for students with autism. Representative personnel who assisted in the development of the program will give an opportunity for questions and discussion.
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| 1:15–4:15 p.m. |
26. JOINT ATTENTION INTERVENTION FOR YOUNG CHILDREN WITH AUTISM Empirically demonstrated strategies to address joint attention deficits in young children with autism will be presented.
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| 1:15–4:15 p.m. |
27. ASPERGER SYNDROME: STRATEGIES FOR ADOLESCENTS This session will provide strategies that support and teach adaptive self-regulation and social-emotional competence in adolescents with Asperger syndrome.
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| 1:15–4:15 p.m. |
Repeat of Session 17 This session will give an overview of the current state of applied autism research and its direct relevance to the effective education of learners with autism. |
| 1:15–4:15 p.m. |
Repeat of Session 19 An overview of some common challenges that confront siblings of children with autism and related disorders will be presented. Topics will include parent-sibling communication, siblings’ understanding of autism, play and social interactions, peer issues, and balanced parenting.
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| 1:15–4:15 p.m. |
30. PRACTICAL STRATEGIES FOR SENSORY PROCESSING CHALLENGES IN SCHOOL AND HOME This session will present practical, evidenced-based strategies that address sensory processing and motor planning challenges and help persons with autism spectrum disorders function in multiple environments.
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| 1:15–4:15 p.m. |
Repeat of Session 21 This session will present an introduction to how to implement a treatment method that teaches young children with autism to use gestures, vocalizations, and gaze to communicate requests and comments.
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| 1:15–4:15 p.m. |
Repeat of Session 22
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| 1:15–4:15 p.m. |
Repeat of Session 23 This session will explore essential, person-centered program components and curriculum adjustments needed to support persons with autism in middle school, high school, and higher education, and in adult service agencies.
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| All-Day Sessions | |
| 9:00 a.m.–4:15 p.m. |
34. SUPPORTIVE TEACHER MENTORING AND COACHING 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. |
35. A NEW GENERATION OF VERBAL BEHAVIOR ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION: THE VB-MAPP The evolution of Skinner’s analysis of verbal behavior will be presented, with an update on its application using the VB-MAPP.
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| 9:00 a.m.–4:15 p.m. |
36. BECOMING VERBAL WITH CHILDHOOD APRAXIA Techniques to help young children produce more sounds and words, interact in dialogue, and imitate speech will be provided.
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| 4:30–5:30 p.m. |
37. INTRODUCTION TO THE BEHAVIOR ANALYST CERTIFICATION BOARD Basic information on the BACB—including eligibility criteria, application for examination, and current status—will be presented. |
| 4:30–5:30 p.m. |
38. BUREAU OF AUTISM SERVICES, PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE: INITIATIVES UPDATE
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| 8:45 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
CHILDREN'S INSTITUTE |
| 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. |
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