2009 Autism Conference Program Agenda
Research to Practice: Making Real Changes in the Lives of People with Autism
The 2009 Autism Conference program would not be possible without the dedicated contributions of the Program Committee.
2009 Autism Conference Program Committee
Agenda
The conference titles and speakers are listed below. Click on each to view the presentation abstract and speaker biography.
Friday, February 6
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7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Opening Reception: Poster Session 1, Exhibitors, Bookstore & Author Signing Fair (7:00 pm - 8:00 pm)
Saturday, February 7
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8:00 am - 8:15 am
Opening Remarks and Introductions
William L. Heward, Ed.D., BCBA, The Ohio State University
- 8:15 am - 9:15 am
Fostering Independent Performance Skills in Young Children with Autism
Diane M. Sainato, Ph.D., The Ohio State University
Introduced by: William L. Heward, Ed.D., BCBA, The Ohio State University
- 9:15 am - 10:15 am
Improving Joint Attention and Reciprocal Language Skills in Children with Autism
Bridget A. Taylor, Psy.D., BCBA, Alpine Learning Group
Introduced by: Mary Jane Weiss, Ph.D., BCBA, Rutgers University
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10:15 am - 10:45 am
Break
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10:45 am - 11:45 am
Pivotal Response Intervention
Lynn Kern Koegel, Ph.D., and Robert L. Koegel, Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara
Introduced by: Linda A. LeBlanc, Ph.D., BCBA, Western Michigan University
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11:45 am - 12:45 pm
Applied Behavior Analysis and Adults with Autism: Applications to Promote Competence and Quality of Life
Peter F. Gerhardt, Ed.D., Organization for Autism Research
Introduced by: Marianne L. Jackson, Ph.D., BCBA, California State University, Fresno
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12:45 pm - 2:15 pm
Lunch Break
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2:15 pm - 3:15 pm
Expert Panel/Question & Answer Session: Recent Developments in Behavioral Programming & Interventions
Panelists: Peter Gerhardt, Lynn Koegel, Robert Koegel, Diane Sainato, and Bridget Taylor
Moderator: Mary Jane Weiss, Ph.D., BCBA, Rutgers University
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3:15 pm - 4:15 pm
Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention for Children with Autism: What Does Research Tell Us?
Adrienne M. Perry, Ph.D., C.Psych., BCBA, York University
Introduced by: James E. Carr, Ph.D., BCBA, Auburn University
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4:15 pm - 4:45 pm
Break
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4:45 pm - 5:45 pm
Defining, Designing & Delivering ABA School Programs for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Suzanne Letso, M.A., BCBA, Connecticut Center for Child Development
Introduced by: David Celiberti, Ph.D., BCBA, Association for Science in Autism Treatment
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5:45 pm - 6:00 pm
Overview of ABAI’s Autism and Parent-Professional Partnership Special Interest Groups
Mary Jane Weiss, Past-President, ABAI Autism SIG & David Celiberti, President, ABAI's Parent-Professional Partnership SIG
- 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Dinner
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8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Poster Session 2, Bookstore and Exhibitors
Sunday, February 8
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8:00 am - 9:00 am
Now That We Know What to Do, How Do We Do It? Implementation Science and Applied Behavior Analysis
Samuel L. Odom, Ph.D., University of North Carolina
Introduced by: Jack Scott, Ph.D., BCBA, Florida Atlantic University
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9:00 am - 10:00 am
Experimental Approaches to Behavioral Assessment
Brian A. Iwata, Ph.D., BCBA, University of Florida
Introduced by: Susan M. Wilczynski, Ph.D., BCBA, National Autism Center
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10:00 am - 10:30 am
Break
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10:30 am - 11:30 pm
Expert Panel/Question & Answer Session: Using Science to Guide Autism Treatment
Panelists: Brian Iwata, Suzanne Letso, Samuel Odom, Adrienne Perry, and Susan M. Wilczynski, Ph.D., BCBA, National Autism Center
Moderator: James E. Carr, Ph.D., BCBA, Auburn University
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11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Expert Panel/Question & Answer Session: Current Status, Challenges, and Opportunities in Legislation of Behavior Analytic Autism Services: Observations and Recommendations from Professionals and Parent Advocates
Panelists: Mandana Davani, M.D., St. Johns Radiology Associates; Michael Dorsey, Ph.D., BCBA, Vinfen Corporation and Gordon College; Kim Lucker, Ph.D., BCBA, Behavior Management Consultants; Eric D. Prutsman, Esq., Prutsman & Associates; Judith Ursitti, Autism Speaks
Moderator: Jack Scott, Ph.D., BCBA, Florida Atlantic University
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12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Concluding Remarks