Monday, August 3
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7:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m.
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Registration
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Morning Sessions
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9:00–10:15 a.m.
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OPENING KEYNOTE
1. The Fab Five Buddy System of Support
(Beginning/Intermediate)
Joey Gans and team
This session will highlight the success of a Penn State student living on the main campus through the help of friendships that started during the preschool years. Hear from Joey,
his family, and his fabulous friends about the success they built together.
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10:30–11:30 a.m.
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2. Autism Research Update 2009
(Beginning/Intermediate)
Duane Alexander
This presentation will focus on federal autism research accomplishments in the past year and the Interagency Autism Coordinating Council research plan for 2009–14.
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11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
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Lunch
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Afternoon Sessions
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12:45–1:45 p.m.
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3. Pennsylvania Project: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Headsprout Early Reading Program for Learners with Autism
(Beginning/Intermediate)
Janet Twyman
This presentation will review the evaluation of Headsprout Early Reading with approximately 100 learners with autism in classrooms across Pennsylvania.
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Research Symposiums
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2:00–5:00 p.m.
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4. New Research on Social Engagement Deficits in Young Children with Autism
(Intermediate/Advanced)
Ami Klin
This presentation will review new studies of social engagement in young children with autism spectrum disorders, focused on basic mechanisms of socialization.
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2:00–5:00 p.m.
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5. Considerations for a Comprehensive Medical Assessment of Individuals with Autism
(Intermediate/Advanced)
Margaret Bauman
This session will highlight several suspected co-existing medical conditions that may impact general health and developmental outcomes for individuals with autism. Some atypical
presenting symptoms will be discussed, and modes of referral and/or evaluation suggested.
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2:00–5:00 p.m.
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6. Behavior Analytic Research in Autism
(Intermediate/Advanced, BACB CEUs)
Vince Carbone
This presentation will provide an overview of the contribution of applied behavior analytic research to the treatment of persons with autism.
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2:00–5:00 p.m.
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7. Research in Communication Challenges of Learners with Autism
(Intermediate/Advanced)
Joanne Gerenser
This presentation will review research in language acquisition and development and discuss implications for assessment and intervention for children with autism.
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2:00–5:00 p.m.
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8. Early Detection of and Early Intervening in Autism
(Intermediate/Advanced)
Rebecca Landa
This presentation will discuss the importance of early detection and the use of evidence-based multimodal intervention.
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2:00–5:00 p.m.
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9. Families of Children with Autism: Caring for Everyone's Needs
(Intermediate/Advanced)
Robert Naseef
This presentation will cover managing emotions, reducing stress, couples' issues, sibling issues, parent-professional collaboration, and the meaning of acceptance.
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2:00–5:00 p.m.
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10. Recent Research on Sensory Processing Deficits in Autism
(Intermediate/Advanced)
Roseann Schaaf
This session will provide an overview and update of current research on sensory dysfunction (SD) in children with ASD, including studies on the psychophysiological mechanisms, the
impact of sensory behaviors on the quality of family life, and preliminary data about interventions for SD.
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2:00–5:00 p.m.
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11. Improving Education and Treatment in Autism with Organizational Behavior Management
(Intermediate/Advanced BACB CEUs)
Richard Fleming
This presentation will describe how organizational behavior management can be used to train and support team members who work with persons with autism.
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2:00–5:00 p.m.
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12. Supporting Individuals with Autism to Full Participation in Adult Life
(Intermediate/Advanced BACB CEUs)
Peter Gerhardt
This presentation will provide an overview of and practical suggestions for transition planning, AT ANY AGE, in support of full participation across a variety of person-centered
domains.
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8:45 a.m.–5:15 p.m.
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Children's Institute
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Noon–6:00 p.m.
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Exhibits
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program of
Penn State