Monday's session handouts will be posted on this web page beginning July 26, as made available by the presenter(s) for posting electronically. Note: If a presentation is not posted, it will be posted as soon as possible OR it is because the program committee has honored the speaker's wishes to not post materials electronically.
Monday, July 30 |
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| 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | Registration |
| Morning Sessions |
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| 9:00–10:30 a.m. |
1. Opening Keynote: Making Evidence Meaningful
Janet Twyman (B/I, Act 48, ASHA, Psych, BACB) We all care about our children, our students, and worry and wonder about what they will become or what will become of them. Naturally, we want the best outcomes; undoubtedly, we want to do what works. Scientific research is the gold standard presented to inform us about effective programs and provide us with evidence about best practices; yet, since the original passage of "No Child Left Behind," it is difficult to find an education program or practice that does not make some claim to being "research-based." Numerous organizations have sprung up to provide guidance on what works, sometimes with differing conclusions. Amid the commotion, how can parents and educators make good choices? How can we be more knowledgeable consumers of information? There is a science to teaching and learning, and an art to teaching well. A three-step strategy (Use best practices; Measure what you teach; Follow the data) can be used to help navigate the maze of evidence-based education. The most meaningful outcomes for all students will occur when educators use their keenly honed professional judgment to find the best available evidence for their students in their situations and directly measure the effects with the children they teach. |
| 10:30–11:30 a.m. |
2. Autism Research Update 2012 Alice Kau (B/I, Act 48, ASHA, Psych) Presentation This presentation will focus on recent significant findings and National Institutes of Health activities in autism research. |
| 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. | Lunch |
| Research Symposiums |
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| 1:00–4:00 p.m. |
3. New Research on Social Engagement Deficits in Infants and Toddlers with ASD Ami Klin (I/A, Act 48, ASHA, Psych) Handout 1 Handout 2 Presentation This presentation will provide an overview of clinical issues and new research on the social development of infants and toddlers with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). |
| 1:00–4:00 p.m. |
4. Training Caregivers to Implement Effective, Efficient, and Acceptable Applied Behavior Analysis Interventions with Children and Adults with Autism Peter Sturmey (I/A, Act 48, ASHA, BACB, Psych) Presentation 1 Presentation 2 Presentation 3 This presentation will provide current evidence on caregiver training. Implications for practitioners and families as well as future research will be described. |
| 1:00–4:00 p.m. |
5. Methods to Manage Problem Behavior of Persons with Autism and Developmental Disabilities in Educational Settings Vince Carbone (I/A, Act 48, ASHA, BACB, Psych) Presentation The presentation will describe methods to decrease problem behavior of persons with autism in educational settings. Video illustrations of methods will be provided. |
| 1:00–4:00 p.m. |
6. Evidence-Based Interventions in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) for Autism Spectrum Disorders This session will review evidence-based AAC interventions to develop functional communication skills, enhance natural speech production, and remediate challenging behaviors. |
| 1:00–4:00 p.m. |
7. Strategies for Successfully Including Children with Autism in Early Childhood Settings Ted Bovey (I/A, Act 48, ASHA, Psych) Handout Presentation As the number of young children diagnosed with autism continues to rise, early childhood programs are frequently being faced with the challenge of including these children in their settings and supporting their significant social, language, and behavioral needs. This session will provide attendees with a proven framework for including young children with autism in traditional early childhood settings. Information regarding key programming components, classroom strategies, teaching strategies, and individualized supports will be presented. |
| 1:00–4:00 p.m. |
8. Development of Adaptive Sexual Skills for Adolescents with Autism and Asperger's Syndrome Isabelle Henault (B/I, Act 48, ASHA, Psych) Presentation The last number of years has seen rapid development in interventions related to ASD. However, programs incorporating themes related to interpersonal relationships and sexuality are very few in number, despite the pressing concerns of families and couples affected by ASD. The presentation will elaborate on strategies to improve the social and sexual skills of individuals with ASD by addressing friendship, emotions, communication, sexual behavior, intimacy, and interpersonal relationships. Case illustrations and examples will be discussed. |
| 1:00–4:00 p.m. |
9. Coordinating Behavior Analysis and Psychiatric Services Tom Freeman (I/A, Act 48, ASHA, BACB, Psych) Presentation This presentation will include a discussion of the history of psychotropic medication, a literature review on efficacy, an exploration of societal influences, and suggest processes for coordinating applied behavior analysis and psychiatric services. |
| 1:00–4:00 p.m. |
10. Evaluating Teaching Procedures in the Early Behavioral Treatment of Autism Jim Carr (I/A, Act 48, ASHA, BACB, Psych) Presentation The current presentation will include data from multiple experiments to illustrate the investigation of understudied intervention procedures within the early behavioral treatment of autism. |
| 1:00–4:00 a.m. |
11. Evidence-Based Peer Support Strategies: Promoting Inclusion, Learning, and Relationships Erik Carter (B/I, Act 48, ASHA, BACB, Psych) Handout Presentation This presentation will address the effectiveness and feasibility of peer support arrangements for promoting curricular access and social interaction within inclusive classrooms and extra-curriculars. |
| Evening Session |
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| 4:15–5:15 p.m. |
12. An Update on the Behavior Analyst Certification Board Jim Carr (B/I, Act 48, BACB) Presentation The presentation will focus on the current status of the BACB's certification programs for behavior analysts. |
| 8:45 a.m.–4:15 p.m. | Children's Institute |
| 11:30–5:00 p.m. | Exhibits |