47th Annual National Conference and Exposition July 13 - 16, 2016 New Orleans, LA

Welcome! I want to welcome you to our 47th Annual Autism Society of America Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana!

This year, our conference will continue our long standing effort enabling affiliate leaders, professionals in the autism field, family members, individuals with an autism diagnosis, and others to join together for learning, networking, and celebration. As we learn and listen to each other in the beautiful and historic city of New Orleans, I am so appreciative of the work that each of you does every day to help each person living with autism to achieve the highest quality of life possible.

During this conference you will hear from five outstanding keynote speakers, all who will challenge our way we go about our daily lives, teach us new ways to help all impacted by autism, and allow us to leave New Orleans on Saturday energized by our conference experience. This year, we have a huge variety of breakout sessions that were chosen to help you learn more about lifespan issues impacting those with an autism diagnosis. Our keynotes each day are exceptional - starting with John Donvan and Caren Zucker sharing the history of autism, Alycia Halladay and research in the last five years, our own Dr. Jim Ball sharing his professional expertise, and please do all you can to be at our closing session where we will conclude our conference with an important and wonderful panel of autistic individuals discussing among other topics, autism contributions to the world and the culture of autism 2016. The panel will be facilitated by our Saturday keynote speaker, Steve Silberman.

I am also proud that our Annual Conference is so inclusive of all within the autism community and especially autistic individuals. Please be mindful of the sensory related issues impacting all of our friends and family members who have autism. As we do with each conference, we have again worked with the venue staff to limit the sensory related issues at this conference venue.

The planning for this years’ conference began the day we all left Denver where we held our 46th Annual Conference. Next year, our conference will be from July 12th to July 15th in the great city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Finally, I want to thank your generous sponsors, exhibitors, and each of you for being here these four days with us.

Sincerely,

Scott Badesch President/CEO Property Map

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MARRIOTT NEW ORLEANS 3rd Floor Table of Contents

4 Policies

6 General Information

8 Sponsors

10 Autism Society Board, Advisors, Staff

11 Autism Society Affiliate Network

12 Schedule at a Glance

14 Awards

16 Keynotes and General Sessions

20 Full Schedule of Events

42 Sessions by Track

46 Sessions by Content Area

50 Exhibitors List and Floor Plan

55 Product Directory

56 Certificate

3 Options & Meeting Policies

Options Policy

The Autism Society promotes the Services should enhance and ities, needs and interests. We believe active and informed involvement of strengthen natural family and com- services should be outcome-based to family members and the individual munity supports for the individual ensure they meet the individualized with autism in the planning of indi- with autism and the family whenever needs of a person with autism. vidualized, appropriate services and possible. The service option designed supports. The Board of the Autism for an individual with autism should With appropriate education, voca- Society believes that each person result in improved quality of life. tional training, community living op- with autism is a unique individual. Abusive treatment of any kind is not tions and support systems, individuals Each family and individual with autism an option. with autism can lead dignified, pro- should have the right to learn about ductive lives in their communities and and then select the options they feel We firmly believe that no single type strive to reach their fullest potential. are most appropriate for the indi- of program or service will fill the vidual with autism. To the maximum needs of every individual with autism The Autism Society believes that all extent possible, we believe that the and that each person should have individuals with autism have the right decisions should be made by the access to support services. Selection to access appropriate services and individual with autism in collaboration of a program, service or method of supports based on their needs and with family, guardians and caregivers. treatment should be on the basis of a desires. full assessment of each person’s abil-

The 47th Annual Autism Society National Conference & Exposition Meeting Policy The Autism Society is dedicated to environment focused on learning and tion session and see to the needs of providing a harassment-free con- networking. their child. ference for everyone. Attendees, speakers, sponsors and volunteers at Please set your cell phone to vibrate Enjoy yourself and make the most of our conference are required to agree or silent mode during sessions. The your time here – you will gain much with our Code of Conduct. The Code distraction of incoming calls/texts can from our speakers, exhibitors and of Conduct may be seen on our be significant for our speakers and other attendees, so take full advan- website at: http://www.autism-society. attendees. Please do not carry on pri- tage of every opportunity to network org/meeting-policy.pdf and at the vate conversations during educational and learn. registration area. sessions. Remember that the national conference is an exchange of ideas, The Autism Society National Confer- and at times debate can and will ence is open to all. A unique feature occur; keep that debate professional of this conference is the blending and mature. of perspectives and mutual learning of various individuals, loved ones Participants have always been wel- and professionals who comprise comed to bring their younger children the autism community. Participants to the national conference and into should be respectful of each other; sessions, but if the child is creating each attendee must ensure that their a situation that is not conducive to interactions make other attendees learning, the participant should ex- feel safe, respected and valued in an cuse him or herself from the educa-

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General Information

Quiet Room for Individuals with ASD – Galerie 3 Certificates of attendance are available for other Sensory Room– Galerie 6 professionals in the back of this program. Visit the Quiet Room or the Sensory Room if you need to take a break, get away for a moment or avoid overload. Special thanks goes to Future Horizons, Inc. These rooms will be available Thursday - Saturday during for all their assistance is helping the Autism Society conference hours. bring our attendees a wide variety of continuing educational opportunities. Lunch Attendees can purchase lunch at concessions or a variety American Psychological Association Credits of restaurants in close proximity to the hotel. APA contact hours are available for those seeking credit. Future Horizons is the service provider for APA continuing Autism Society Exposition Hall education units. Visit the Expo Hall this year and mingle with a wide variety of vendors. This is a great opportunity to visit with organi- zations and companies who provide services or products to our community. This is free to all attendees and open to the public.

2016 Expo Hall Hours Wednesday, July 13 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Thursday, July 14 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM Friday, July 15 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Saturday, July 16 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM Speech and Hearing Professionals ASHA CEUs will be offered for .1 credits for each Conference Evaluations 75 minute session (Intermediate level; Professional area). Your feedback is very important in helping us to improve the future of the Autism Society’s National Conference. Occupational Therapy Professionals Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by Future Horizons is the service provider for AOTA completing a conference evaluation form online at www.au- continuing education units. tism-society.org/conference. You can evaluate all Breakout Sessions or other activities surrounding the conference. Behavior Analyst Professionals Up to 12 Type 2 CEU credits will be offered for those who Continuing Education Credits Information are BCBA certified. Continuing education units for BCBA Several CEU options are available pending provider are provided by the Autism Society of America. approval.

An additional $40 administrative fee to the Autism Society is applied for those seeking credits. If you did not pay this fee when registering, you can pay onsite at the Registration Booth.

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All conference attendees must wear their official I am interested in interacting with others, conference badges to all sessions, special events, but have trouble approaching others and the Exposition. Conference volunteers and GREEN and initiating interaction. Please feel security will be looking for appropriate badges within free to initiate conversation with me. the conference and Exposition areas. Please report any suspicious activity to the nearest AUTISM SOCIETY I am interested in interacting with others, staff member or security personnel. but only with those I’m familiar with. Please approach or initiate only if you The Autism Society National Conference provides a YELLOW know me. great opportunity to connect, meet and network with others in the autism and disability community. However, Please do not approach or initiate we recognize that not everyone will want to interact in RED interaction with me at this time. the same way, and we respect each attendee’s personal preference on how they wish to interact with others. We are, once again, utilizing interaction badges as an NO BADGE: I can regulate interaction on my own and optional tool. do not need guidance.

Interaction badges are modeled after Autreat, an annual Wearing an interaction badge is not required. If you are conference run by Autism Network International. This comfortable being approached or approaching others system has since been adopted in other cross-disability (familiar and unfamiliar), it is recommended you do not events. Social gatherings (such as a large conference) wear an interaction badge. can create a lot of anxiety, social overload and unpre- dictability for some attendees. This interaction badge If you will be wearing a badge, you may want to system helps address these concerns and allows the consider taking one of each color so you have the conference experience to be more comfortable for option of switching between different ones based on everyone who is participating. These badges are col- fluctuating levels of comfort in socializing. or-coded indications of the attendee’s level of comfort in social interaction. To make the conference experience enjoyable for everyone, please respect the guidelines of the Interaction badge materials will be available at the color-coded interaction badges and your fellow Registration Table. The use of social interaction badges attendees’ interaction preferences. is/are open to all conference attendees.

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Board, Advisors & Staff

Board of Directors Brenda Smith Myles, Ph.D. Staff James Ball, Ed.D, BCBA-D, Executive Chair Cathy Pratt, Ph.D., BCBA Scott Badesch, President/Chief Executive Sergio Mariaca, Chair Elect Christine Reeve, Ph.D., BCBA-D Officer Anne Holmes, M.S., CCC, BCBA, Vice Chair Frank Robbins, Ph.D. Carla Ayala, Autism Source Specialist Joseph P. Joyce, CPCU, CWCA, Treasurer Stephen M. Shore, Ed.D. Karen Cano, Autism Source Specialist Lars Perner, Ph.D., Secretary, PSA Chair Ruth Christ Sullivan, Ph.D. John Dabrowski, Chief Financial Officer Scott Badesch, President/CEO Luke Y. Tsai, M.D. Tonia Ferguson, Vice President of Public Donna G. Andrus, P.E. Diane Twachtman-Cullen, Ph.D.,CCC-SLP Policy and Advocacy Jon Basinger Jennifer Twachtman-Reilly, M.S., CCC-SLP Laura Greif, Administrative Assistant Richard Bohne Paul Wehman, Ph.D. Selena Hernández, Manager of Support Michael J. Brown, Esq. Harry Wright, M.D., MBA Services Catherine Purple Cherry, AIA, LEED AP Patricia Wright, Ph.D., BCBA, MPH Rose Jochum, Director of Internal Initiatives Scott Colclasure, M.D. Michael Leaver, Director of Development Kevin Custer Emeritus Members: Anli Lee, Financial Specialist Andres Filippi O. Ivar Lovaas, Ph.D. (1927-2010) José Matos, Autism Source Assistant John Hussman, Ph.D. Gary Mesibov, Ph.D. Catherine Medovich, Autism Source Lori A. Ireland Bernard Rimland, Ph.D. (1928-2006) Specialist Terry Murphy Eric Schopler, Ph.D. (1927-2006) Margaret Miller, Vice President of Strategic Tracey Staley Edward Carr, Ph.D., BCBA (1947-2009) Advancement Richard Wolf Lois J. Blackwell (1927-2015) Anne Nebeker, Autism Source Specialist Margaret Creedon, Ph.D. (1943 – 2016) Lindsey Nebeker, Development Specialist Honorary Board Members Sarah Osborne, Autism Source Specialist Temple Grandin, Ph.D. Panel of People on the Brendan Ryan, Administrative Assistant Ruth Christ Sullivan, Ph.D. Spectrum of Autism Sandra Smith, Affiliate Advancement Lars Perner, Ph.D., Chairperson Specialist Panel of Professional Advisers Darrius Frazier Austin Stonebraker, Communications Ann Holmes, M.S., CCC, BCBA Dena Gassner, MSW Specialist (Chairperson) David A. George Wainie Youn, Director of Advocacy and James Ball, Ed.D, BCBA-D Kate Gladstone, MLS Strategic Partnerships Margaret Bauman, M.D. Kris Guin Barbara Becker-Cottrill, Ed.D. Sharisa Joy Kochmeister Eric Courchesne, Ph.D. Kerry Magro, M.A. Geraldine Dawson, Ph.D. John Miller, M.A. Anne M. Donnellan, Ph.D. Jennifer O’Toole Glen Dunlap, Ph.D. Kate Palmer, M.A., CCP, CAS V. Mark Durand, Ph.D. Sondra Williams William L.E. Dussault, J.D. Stephen M. Edelson, Ph.D. Judith E. Favell, Ph.D. Peter Gerhardt, Ed.D. Temple Grandin, Ph.D. Doreen Granpeesheh, Ph.D., BCBA June Groden, Ph.D. Paul Millard Hardy, M.D. Robert Hendren, D.O. Martha Herbert, M.D., Ph.D. David L. Holmes, Ed.D. Susan Kabot, Ed.D., CCC-SLP Martin Kozloff, Ph.D. Rebecca Landa, Ph.D., CCC-SLP Gary LaVigna, Ph.D. Bennett L. Leventhal, M.D.

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TUESDAY JULY 12TH 5:30 – 6:15 New Attendee Welcome and Networking 4:30 – 6:00 Autism Society Board of Director’s Meeting 6:30 – 8:00 Exhibit Hall Welcome Reception

8:00 – 10:00 WEDNESDAY JULY 13TH Autism Society Louisiana Trivia Night

8:00 – 7:00 Registration Open THURSDAY JULY 14TH 9:00 – 2:00 Exhibit Hall Set-Up 7:30 – 5:00 Registration Open 9:00 – 12:00 Community Training Sessions 7:30 – 4:00 Exhibition Hall Open Safe and Sound Training (FREE – for 1st Responders) 7:30 – 8:15 Inclusive Faith (FREE- for Faith Leaders) Exhibit Hall Opening with Continental Breakfast

9:00 – 4:00 8:30 – 10:20 Pre-Conference BCBA Session Mornings with Richard Wolf

“Effectively Incorporating Behavior Analysis into Opening Keynote: John Donvan and Caren Zucker Public School Culture” [Qualifies for BCBA credits- Additional Registration 10:20 – 10:30 Break Required] 10:30 – 11:30 12:00 – 1:00 General Session: Alycia Halladay Autism Society Panel of People on the Spectrum of Autism Luncheon (Private) 11:30 - 12:30 Book Signing with the Authors in the Exhibit Hall 1:00 – 5:00 Pre-Conference Session 11:30 – 12:30 Lunch (Visit the Exhibit Hall) “Inclusive Theater: Evidence-based Intervention for Individuals with ASD” 11:30 – 12:30 [Qualifies for CEU credits- Additional Registration Autism Society Panel of Professional Advisors Luncheon Required] (Private)

1:00 – 5:00 12:30 – 1:45 Self-Advocacy Pre-Conference Session Break-out Sessions

Hosted by the Autism Society Panel of People on the 1:45 – 2:15 Spectrum of Autism Break (Visit the Exhibit Hall) [Additional Registration Required] 2:15 – 3:30 Break-out Sessions 4:00 – 8:00 Conference and Exhibition Hall Opens 3:30 – 4:00 Break-out (Visit the Exhibit Hall)

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8:00 – 12:30 FRIDAY JULY 15TH Exhibition Hall Open

7:30 – 5:00 8:30 – 9:45 Registration open Break Out Sessions

8:00 – 3:00 9:45 – 10:15 Exhibition hall open Break

8:30 – 10:15 10:15 – 11:30 Mornings with Richard Wolf Break-out Sessions

Friday Keynote: Dr. James Ball 11:30 – 12:30 Lunch (Last Chance to Visit the Exhibit Hall & 10:15 – 10:45 Stock Up on Unique Items) Break (Visit the Exhibit Hall) Book Signing with Steve Silberman Meet Julia — Walk-Around Character 12:30 – 2:00 10:45 – 12:00 Afternoon with Richard Breakout Sessions Saturday Closing Keynote: 11:15 – 12:15 Panel Discussion with Steve Silberman Meet Julia — Walk-Around Character

12:00 – 1:15 Lunch Meet and Greet with Autism Society Advisory Panels — Bring your Lunch

12:45 – 1:15 Meet Julia — Walk-Around Character

1:15 – 2:30 Break-out Sessions

2:30 – 3:00 Break (Visit the Exhibit Hall)

3:00 – 4:15 Break-out Sessions

13 Autism Society 2016 Awards

Awards to be Presented at Dr. Temple Grandin Award for Awards to be Presented at Thursday, July 14, 2016 Morning Outstanding Literary Work Saturday, July 16, 2016 Keynote and General Session Award of the Year Afternoon Keynote In a Different Key: The Story Adam Heavner Memorial of Autism by John Donvan and Outstanding Advocate of Award for Business of the Year Caren Zucker the Year Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd./ Any item published or copyrighted Ben Hodgin Jr Autism on the Seas within the last five years that positively Awarded to an individual with ASD Presented to an organization or affects the life of an individual or fami- who has advanced the well-being company that has demonstrated an ly member impacted by autism. of others on the spectrum. Criteria: ongoing commitment to the autism Demonstration of exceptional dedica- community through inclusive prac- tion, effort or achievement. Areas to tices and supports the advancement, be considered can include, but should effective transition and meaningful Awards to be Presented at not necessarily be limited to: aca- employment of individuals on the Friday, July 15, 2016 Morning demics, the arts, athletics, community autism spectrum. Keynote service, employment, extracurricular activities, transition or independent Autism Society Volunteer Audrey Horne Memorial Award living, or public policy or systems of the Year Wayne Gilpin change efforts. Howard Miller Given to an individual or organization An award presented to an individual that has made an enduring contribu- Dr. Cathy Pratt Award for volunteer whose work has positively tion to improving adult services and Autism Professional of influenced the lives of individuals, the quality of life for those individuals the Year parents and professionals addressing living on the autism spectrum. Julie Donnelly autism in his or her community or Awarded to a professional in the field nationally. The Daniel Jordan Fiddle of autism who has demonstrated Foundation Leader in Adult outstanding accomplishment in terms Autism Society Affiliate of Autism Award of contributing to the life/lives of the Year Matthew Resnik individuals with autism and/or to the Autism Society Southern Arizona Awarded to an individual or organi- cause of autism in general. Presented to an Autism Society zation that exemplifies The Daniel affiliate that has effectively worked Jordan Fiddle Foundation vision of Dr. Temple Grandin Award for together to use its resources and showcasing success stories of inspira- Outstanding Literary Work members to positively influence the tional accomplishments and in leading Award of the Year lives of individuals, parents and pro- society in focusing on the issues NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism fessionals coping with autism in their concerning adult autism. and the Future of Neurodiversity by community. Steve Silberman

Any item published or copyrighted within the last five years that positively affects the life of an individual or fami- ly member impacted by autism.

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Keynotes & General Sessions

John Donvan and Caren Zucker Opening Keynote In a Different Key – The Story of Autism Thursday July 14th PRESENTED BY EMC INSURANCE

More than seven years in the making, IN of the disability rights movement, de-​​in- A DIFFERENT KEY: The Story of Autism, stitutionalization, the effort to mainstream by Emmy Award–winning correspondent those on the spectrum, breakthroughs in John Donvan and Peabody Award–win- neuroscience and our understanding of the ning television news producer Caren mind, and the birth of the neurodiversity Zucker, weaves together largely unknown movement. Donvan and Zucker, whose stories of previously unsung heroes – many own families have been affected by autism, past leaders of the Autism Society. Their have been on the front lines of reporting ingenuity, perseverance, and resilience on the social, medical, and legal aspects of offer new insight into some of the seminal autism since 1999, even before it became a moments of the past near-century: the rise national topic of conversation.

John Donvan is a correspon- Caren Zucker is a journalist dent for ABC News, and host and television producer who has and moderator of the Intelli- reported on a broad range of gence Squared U.S. Debates, subjects both domestically and which are heard on public radio internationally. As a producer and by podcast. During his for ABC’sWorld News and journalism career, in addition to Nightline, working alongside

PHOTO BY RALPH ALSWANG BY PHOTO HEIDI GUTMAN BY PHOTO anchoring such broadcasts as Peter Jennings, Charlie Gibson, John Donvan Caren Zucker ABC’s Nightline, John served and Diane Sawyer, she covered as chief White House corre- economic summits, presidential As a team, Donvan and Zucker have been spondent, and held multiyear campaigns, social trends, and collaborating on stories about autism since postings in London, Moscow, the Olympic Games. Em- 2000. At ABC, they created the pioneering Jerusalem, and Amman, Jordan. my-nominated, she was honored series Echoes of Autism, the first regular He is the winner of three Emmys for her part in ABC’s coverage feature segment in network news devoted and the Overseas Press Club of 9/11 with two of television’s to understanding the lives of individuals and Award. He became interested in most prestigious prizes, the Pea- families living with autism. Their 2010 article autism’s impact on families upon body and the Alfred L. DuPont in The Atlantic, Autism’s First Child, was meeting his wife, the physician awards. Her oldest son Mickey’s shortlisted for the National Magazine Award and medical school professor autism diagnosis inspired a new and appeared in the paperback anthology Ranit Mishori, who grew up in direction in her reporting: to Best Magazine Writing of 2011. Zucker also Israel with a brother profoundly bring a better understanding produced the series Autism Now for the PBS affected by autism. John also of autism’s realities. Zucker and NewsHour. As two journalists with a personal performs as a live storyteller with her husband, the NBC Sports connection to autism, they aim to inspire the group Story District. He has executive John McGuinness, acceptance of and support for people on the two children and lives in Wash- have three children and reside in spectrum by telling their stories with honesty ington, DC New Jersey. and compassion.

16 Visit us at autism-society.org Talk with us at 1(800) 328-8476 Daily Sessions Richard Wolf Moderator Mornings and Afternoon with Richard

Richard Wolf has been a USA TODAY and local government, and politics. He served reporter and editor for more than 25 years, as congressional editor for five years. Before specializing in government and domestic pol- joining USA TODAY in 1987, Mr. Wolf was a icy. He has covered the Supreme Court since Washington correspondent for Gannett News 2012. Prior to that, Mr. Wolf covered the White Service and a reporter and editor at Gannett House, Congress, the federal budget and eco- newspapers in New York. He is married with nomics, health care and welfare policy, state two adult children, one of whom has autism. Richard Wolf

General Session on “Scientific Progress in the Last 5 Years: Science and Research A Summary of Research that Makes a Difference for Thursday July 14th People with ASD”

Alycia Halladay, Chief Science Officer of the Autism Science Foundation PRESENTED BY ESCHER FUND FOR AUTISM

Many families affected by autism feel that scientific and employment opportunities. Finally, new priorities progress is slow, and that research findings often don’t and research opportunities based on emerging needs translate into practical help for people with ASD. This in the autism community will be outlined with the goal presentation will address these concerns by highlighting of helping the autism community better understand the how research findings have improved: identification and practical importance of scientific research and how it is diagnosis of autism; services for people with ASD; treat- informing important advancements in the day-to-day ment options across the lifespan; educational supports; lives of individuals with ASD.

Alycia Halladay has been involved in autism disseminating autism research. ASF also pro- research for the past 15 years, starting her vides information about autism to the general career working with one of the first NIEHS public and serves to increase awareness of and EPA funded Children’s Centers for Envi- autism spectrum disorders and the needs of ronmental Health (CCEH). In September of individuals and families affected by autism. 2014, Alycia became the first Chief Science As part of the ASF team, she continues her Officer of the Autism Science Foundation commitment to supporting research that is (ASF). ASF was founded in 2009 by Alison targeted at the risk factors for ASD, studying Alycia Halladay Singer, and the organization dedicates itself differences between men and women with to autism research by providing funding and autism, and​ ​importantly, supporting junior other assistance to scientists and organiza- level investigators who are just beginning a tions conducting, facilitating, publicizing and career in autism.

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“From Then to Now: The Evolution of the Autism Society Friday Keynote and My Personal Journey as a Professional in the Field” July 15th Dr. James Ball, Ed.D., BCBA-D

​​The Autism Society began in 1965 when Dr. Bernard twined with this history is the history of developments in Rimland, Dr. Ruth Christ Sullivan and a group of dedi- the field of autism and Dr. Ball will share his expertise in cated parents met in Teaneck, New Jersey and changed the field: the​ ​most effective​evidence based strategies; history. For thirty of these past fifty years, we have the ​science of applied behavior analysis; ​​v​ideo m​odeling, also been honored to have Dr. James Ball help lead the peer-​mediated ​​instruction​; and how people with ASD way. Dr. Ball will share with us his unique perspective of learn​ - the Autism Society and the field of autism – from our history as the nation’s oldest and largest grassroots then to now. autism organization, including the development of its affiliate network throughout the United States. Inter-

Dr. James Ball, a Board Certified Behavior award winning breakthrough book, “Early Analyst-Doctoral, is the President/Chief Intervention and Autism: Real-life Questions, Executive Officer of JB Autism Consulting. ​ Real-life Answers.” ​He is also a member of He has been in the field of autism for over the Interagency Autism Coordinating Com- thirty years providing preschool, educational, mittee as a public member, this committee, residential, and employment services to chil- as outlined in the Autism Cares Act, makes dren and adults affected by Autism Spectrum recommendations to the Secretary on autism Disorder. He sits on the advisory board for research gaps and submits to the Congress James Ball the Autism Asperger’s Digest magazine and and the President an annual update on the has been a Featured Author for the magazine summary of advances and an annual update for the past five years.​ He has published in to the strategic plan.​ many of the above areas and authored the

Closing Keynote Panel Discussion with Steve Silberman, Saturday, July 16th Author of NeuroTribes

Steve Silberman, author of the Steve Silberman is an award-winning science writer whose articles have appeared in Wired, groundbreaking book, NeuroTribes: the New Yorker, the MIT Technology The Legacy of Autism and the Review, Nature, Salon, Shambhala Sun, and many other publications. ​​As the author of Future of Neurodiversity discusses the New York Times ​bestseller​​ NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of

COURTESY PHOTO KEITH KARRAKER his book and will lead a lively panel Neurodiversity, ​he​ unearths the secret history Steve Silberman discussion with autistic adults.​ of autism​.

18 Visit us at autism-society.org Talk with us at 1(800) 328-8476 Mike Buckholtz — CEO/Songwriter/Producer, Sunlight International Multi-platinum, award winning, multi-instrumentalist and author who com- posed and produced music for MC Hammer1. He is contributing editor for “The Hype Magazine”, ambassador to The Recording Academy2, and song- writer/producer for Sunlight International. Michael founded Aid for Autistic Children to provide debt relief solutions and promote financial literacy to families and adults living with ASD globally.

John Miller, M.Ed. — ASD Teacher Language Arts, Watson B. Duncan Middle School. John Miller has taught students with autism for over a decade. He has drawn on his own experiences of living with autism to help his students grow aca- demically and socially and become more independent. Mr. Miller has pre- sented at a variety of conferences on a variety of issues on autism. NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity is Lindsey A. Nebeker, B.A. —Development Specialist, Autism Society a compassionate and compre- Lindsey Nebeker ​is a Development Specialist at the Autism Society and hensive history of the science and international presenter with a deep passion for music. She was diagnosed culture of autism. ​Silberman upends with autism at age 2. She holds a BA in Music Technology and is a Partners conventional thinking about autism in Policymaking alumna. Lindsey has appeared in Glamour, Good Morning and suggests a broader model for America, NPR, and Autism in Love (documentary featured in PBS and the acceptance and understanding.​ 2015 Tribeca Film Festival). Silberman shares little-known stories of the clinicians who pioneered the Alexander Plank — Self-Advocate, Founder of Wrong Planet first autism diagnoses, the parents Alex runs, owns, and develops WrongPlanet.net, a popular autism community who fought for all children’s right to that he started after being diagnosed with Asperger’s. He graduated from an education, and the adults on the George Mason University with a degree in Film and Video Studies and start- spectrum who organized to demand ed the popular online TV show, Autism Talk TV. Alex was also a consultant respect and a place at the table and actor on FX’s award winning drama, The Bridge. when policy that affects autistic people and their families is set. In an Chloe M. Rothschild — Writer, Self-Advocate effort to shed light on the growing​ ​ Chloe Rothschild is a young adult with autism and a visual impairment. Chloe neurodiversity​movement, ​Silberman is a presenter, advocate and writer. She is managing editor for the Autism discusses the evolution of the autism Research Institute’s Adults With Autism eBulletin and a member of OCALI diagnosis and explores the need ​to and iTaalk’s advisory boards. build a​ more humane world in which people with learning differences and ​Jeffrey Staley — Student, Majoring in Video Game Design, those who love them have access Marshall University to the resources they need to live Jeffrey Staley is an aspiring video game developer on the autism spectrum. happier, healthier, more secure, and He studies to learn the tricks of many a video game developer, works to grow more meaningful lives​. socially and academically, and works to become more independent various aspects of his life. Through his video game, Jeff hopes to tell an amazing story.

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8:00–7:00 programming for students with ASD in both self-contained Registration Open and inclusion settings. Anne Holmes, BCBA, Vice President, Division of Autism 9:00–2:00 Spectrum Disorders Consulting Services, KDH Enterprises, Exhibit Hall Set-Up LLD, Robbinsville, NJ and James Ball, Ed.D., BCBA-D, JB Autism Consulting, Cranbury, NJ 9:00–12:00 Content Area: Education Track: Lifespan 2 - School Age #9287 Studio 9 12:00–1:00 Pre-Conference Community Training - Autism Society’s Regent, 4th Floor Safe and Sound Autism Society Panel of People on the Spectrum of Safe and Sound Training (FREE – for 1st Responders) Autism Luncheon (Private) Jimmy Donohoe, Police Officer andWilliam Cannata Jr., Program Director Autism and Law Enforcement Education 1:00–5:00 Coalition #8946 Studio 2 #9318 Studio 10 Pre-Conference CEU Session (Additional Registration Pre-Conference Community Training - Inclusive Faith Required) - “Inclusive Theater: Evidence-based Inclusive Faith (FREE- for Faith Leaders) Intervention for Individuals with ASD” [Session has two , Executive Director, Inclusion Shelly Christensen, MA 15 minute breaks] Innovations and Elaine Hall, Speaker, Coach, Founder, Qualifies for continuing education credits (pending Creative Director The Miracle Project, The Miracle Project, approval)- additional registration required – $120 (Plus Santa Monica, CA cost of CEUs if applicable) Interactive workshop sharing Acadia/Bissonet techniques from The Miracle Project, profiled in the HBO Exhibit Hall Set-Up film, Autism: The Musical, on using music, movement, and inclusive theater to enhance communication, increase self 9:00–4:00 esteem and ease anxiety for those with ASD. A published study on the efficacy of these methods will be presented.

#9299 Studio 8 Elaine Hall, Speaker, Coach, Founder, Creative Director The Pre-Conference BCBA Session (Additional Registration Miracle Project, The Miracle Project, Santa Monica, CA, Required) - “Effectively Incorporating Behavior Analysis Barry M. Prizant, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Director Childhood into Public School Culture” [Session has 1/2 hour lunch Communication Services, Adjunct Professor Brown (lunch will be provided) and two 15 minute breaks] University, Childhood Communication Services, Cranston, Qualifies for BCBA credits- additional registration required RI and Stephen M. Shore, Ed.D., Professor at Adelphi – $200 (Plus cost of CEUs if applicable) This workshop University, Adelphi University, Garden City, NY will highlight the important components of successful Content Area: Social Skill integration of behavior analysis into public school culture Track: Lifespan 3 - Transition and present strategies and supports that result in effective

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#9302 Studio 6 Pre-Conference Self-Advocacy Session (Additional Registration Required) presented by the Autism Society Panel of People on the Spectrum of Autism Join the Autism Society Panel of People on the Spectrum of Autism to discuss hot topics in the field of autism. – $25

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7:30–8:15 #8952 Studio 1 Acadia/Bissonet Autism in Your House of Worship: Cultivating a Exhibit Hall Opening with Continental Breakfast Welcoming Attitude and Meeting Needs Learn how a house of worship can offer acceptance and 8:30–10:20 caring support to individuals and families affected by ASD, Carondelet resulting in great benefit to the entire worship community. Mornings with Richard and Opening Keynote with A sensory-friendly worship space, adaptive religious John Donvan and Caren Zucker education, and inclusive volunteer activities that showcase the gifts of those with ASD can change hearts. 10:20–10:30 Jeanne M. Lyons, B.S.Ed., Coordinator of Special Needs Break Religious Education, St. Peter Chanel Church in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, Roswell, GA 10:30–11:30 Content Area: Family and Caregiver Support Carondelet Track: Lifespan 2 - School Age General Session with Alycia Halladay, Autism Science Foundation #9185 Galerie 4 11:30–12:30 Creating Sensory Friendly, Inclusive Spaces at Home, Audubon, 5th Floor School and in the Community Autism Society Panel of Professional Advisors Creating inclusive spaces that are welcoming to individuals Luncheon (Private) with autism and SPD is the novel accessibility challenge of our time. Relatively simple changes to our homes, Acadia/Bissonet schools and public buildings may make a vital difference Book Signing with John Donvan and Caren Zucker in the ability of this exceptional population to learn, work, interact, and be healthy. Acadia/Bissonet Shannon M. Sullivan, M.S., M.L.A., Co-founder, Autism Lunch (Visit the Exhibit Hall) Community Store, Autism Community Store, Denver, CO Content Area: Sensory Processing 12:30–1:45 Track: Science/Research

#8686 Studio 4 #9135 Studio 8 “If Einstein Attended Community College” - Challenges Diagnostic Disparities and Functional Challenges of and Opportunities for Autism Spectrum Students at African American Preschoolers with Autism Spectrum Two-Year Colleges Disorder More autism spectrum individuals are turning to two- Children of ethnic minority backgrounds receive their year colleges as ideal settings to transition into higher diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) late. education. But how can these institutions accommodate Mixed methodology was used to study diagnostic and for and enhance autism spectrum students’ experiences? functional challenges of African American preschoolers This presentation will enlighten educators, researchers, with ASD, with considerations for advocacy, assessment, parents and students on how to maximize autism spectrum and intervention practices discussed. individuals’ opportunities at two-year colleges. Douglene Jackson, Ph.D., OTR/L, LMT, Occupational Brett Nachman, Ph.D., Student, Ph.D. Student and Therapist, University of Miami, Miami, FL Graduate Student Researcher, University of Wisconsin- Content Area: Diagnosis Madison, Madison, WI Track: Lifespan 1 - Birth to 5 Content Area: Education Track: Lifespan 3 - Transition

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#8722 Studio 3 everyone. Nina Jonson, BS-Education, Director of Enrollment and Food Exploration and Discovery (FED) Program: A Outreach, Minnesota Life College, Richfield, MN Comprehensive Approach to Addressing Complex Content Area: Self-Determination and Independence Feeding Challenges Track: Lifespan 3 - Transition The Food Exploration and Discovery Program is a feeding program that assists children with complex needs who have #9311 Studio 10 mealtime and feeding challenges. This presentation will discuss the differences between traditional and intensive Lifespan Planning with the Autism Society therapy and the roles of the inter-professional team Throughout 2015, over 150 volunteers and staff members members. from the Autism Society and its affiliates, along with Alexandra Besecker, MS, OTR/L1, Jessica Piatak, professionals and individuals on the spectrum, came OTD, OTR/L2, Kristina Carraccia, M.S., CCC-SLP3, together to examine what role the Autism Society must Stephanie Harrigan, M.S., CCC-SLP3, Heidi Moser, fulfill during the next five years to best serve the growing M.S., CCC-SLP3 and Jessica Scanna, M.S., CCC-SLP3, number of individuals diagnosed with autism. Together, (1)Occupational Therapist, The Center for Discovery, we determined that the Autism Society’s primary focus Harris, NY(2)Clinical Mealtime Specialist, The Center for should be helping parents and individuals proactively plan Discovery, Harris, NY(3)Speech Language Pathologist, The support and service needs through a lifespan model. Join Center for Discovery, Harris, NY us to learn about our new model for improving the lives Content Area: Diet and Nutrition of individuals impacted by autism throughout their entire Track: Lifespan 2 - School Age lives. Margaret Miller, Vice President of Strategic Advancement, #9313 Studio 6 Autism Society, Bethesda, MD Content Area: ​Long Term Services and Support​ Keeping our Communities Safe and Sound Track: Lifespan 4 - Adulthood A session with Autism Society’s Safe and Sound task force members, firefighter Captain William Cannata, Jr. #9119 Galerie 5 Retired and police officer Sergeant Jimmy Donohoe, both parents of young men with autism - This session presents Minimizing Restraint and Seclusion: Safety You Can information on issues such as wandering, internet safety, Count (On) disclosure, as well as sharing tools available to parents to This presentation will fully describe the journey of one be prepared. The presentation is followed by a chance to behavioral healthcare provider with a restraint and discuss concerns with Jimmy and Bill. seclusion problem. Through an initiative to manage William Cannata Jr., Program Director Autism and Law physically aggressive behavior safely without utilizing Enforcement Education Coalition and Jimmy Donohoe, restraint or seclusion, a problem became an invention and Police Officer an opportunity to assist other organizations/schools. Content Area: Family and Caregiver Support Kimberly L. Sanders, M.S., President/Ukeru Systems, Track: Lifespan 4 - Adulthood Grafton Integrated Health Network, Winchester, VA and Bonnie L. Zampino, Engagement Specialist/Ukeru Systems, #9012 Studio 7 Grafton Integrated Health Network, Winchester, VA Content Area: Behavior Issues and Supports Leaving the Nest, Not Flying the Coop: Why Letting Track: Lifespan 2 - School Age Go is So Important...and HARD! Parents of people with ASD play many roles--cheerleader, #8816 ​Galerie 1 advocate, social director… even bulldozer. Sometimes, family identities are so intertwined that growth and change Performing in Musical Ensembles for Individuals with seem impossible. Learn about WHY independence is Autism so important for the whole family, what transition means The presentation demonstrates how music can be taught for you, and how reclaiming your individuality benefits to students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by

23 THURSDAY, JULY 14, 2016 means of a structured curriculum enabling meaningful 2:15–3:30 participation in a musical ensemble such as chorus or Jazz Band. Extending music education beyond therapeutic #9033 Galerie 5 interventions promoting successful inclusion in other areas of life as well. 10 Basic Financial Steps for Special Needs Caregivers Stephen M. Shore, Ed.D., Professor at Adelphi University, [Sponsored Session] This workshop will discuss 10 basic steps to help caregivers Adelphi University, Garden City, NY and Kaname Ueno, get started in preparing for the financial future of their MA, Director of Music of Boston Higashi School, Boston Higashi School, Randolph, MA dependent with special needs. It will address critical issues Content Area: Education as applying for government benefits, creating a Special Needs Trust, the importance of a Will and considering a Track: Lifespan 2 - School Age Letter of Intent. Special Needs Financial #9113 Studio 9 Nancy Giraldo, CLTC, LUTCF, Planner, Financial Services Representative, MPCG of Planning For Your Future: Self-Determination and Louisiana, Metairie, LA Motivation as Indicators for Workplace Success Content Area: Family and Caregiver Support Individuals with ASD can be productive contributors to Track: Lifespan 2 - School Age the workforce, but are many times not equipped with the self-determination and motivation it takes to get and #8724 Studio 6 keep a job. To accomplish this, it is vital for individuals to have active roles in decision-making based on their own A Teen and His OT Present: Executive Function and preferences and interests. Organization A teenager with autism and his occupational therapist Kate Palmer, MA, CCP, CAS, GRASP President/CEO, GRASP, New York, NY provide insight and strategies about executive functioning Content Area: Employment​ skills. As children enter puberty, the frontal cortex begins maturation. It helps with analysis and successful Track: Lifespan 4 - Adulthood completion of tasks. Teens may struggle to analyze, plan, adjust, and execute tasks which leads to frustration and #9117 Studio 2 disorganization. Teaching Perspective Taking Skills to Individuals with Cara N. Koscinski, MOT, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist, ASD [BCBA Session] Author, and Speaker, The Pocket Occupational Therapist, Perspective taking skills are often challenging for Charleston, SC and Jacob A. Koscinski, Student and Person individuals with ASD, impacting one’s ability to understand with Autism, Charleston and respond to the behavior of others, particularly Content Area: Personal Perspectives emotions, thoughts, intentions and sarcasm. This Track: Lifespan 2 - School Age presentation will discuss core perspective taking skills, as well as specific evidence-based procedures for teaching #9110 Studio 10 perspective taking to individuals with ASD. Jennifer Yakos, M.A., BCBA, Senior Clinical Trainer, Evidence-Based Landscape Design: Sensory Play Institute for Behavioral Training, Spartanburg, SC Gardens’ Value for Children with Developmental Content Area: Social Skill Disorders More than just play, children with developmental disorders Track: Lifespan 2 - School Age benefit from strategically designed sensory playgrounds and sensory gardens. This study evaluated the outcomes of outdoor play using a multiple baseline research design. The lessons are applicable to future sensory gardens and play areas for schools, early childhood and therapeutic play environments. John McConkey, CPSI, Research Director, Landscape

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Structures, Delano, MN and Ingrid M. Kanics, MOT, Sylvania, OH OTR/L, Principal, Kanics Inclusive Design Services, LLC, Content Area: Personal Perspectives Kanics Inclusive Design Services, LLC, New Castle, PA Track: Lifespan 3 - Transition Content Area: Current Research Track: Lifespan 2 - School Age #8580 Studio 4 I Hate to Write! Rescuing our Reluctant Writers #9212 Studio 1 Writing challenges impact student achievement and Evidence-Based Treatment for Adults on the Autism behavior. Students with ASD and related disorders struggle Spectrum with the writing process due to difficulties in language, Early intervention treatment for autism, when rooted in the organization, sensory, and motor skills. This session will principles of applied behavior analysis, is the recommended provide strategies to incorporate evidence based practices, course of treatment for individuals with autism (Wong et technology, and PBIS into programming to enhance skill al., 2013). There is an ongoing need for continued research development with reluctant writers. to determine the most effective application for ABA Kathy Oehler, M.S., CCC-SLP, Autism Consultant, treatment for adults on the spectrum. This presentation Kathy Oehler - Autism Consultant, Carmel, IN and Cheryl will present data from adult learners who are receiving Boucher, M.S., OTR, Occupational Therapist, MSD Wayne comprehensive, intensive ABA services, utilizing a variety Township, Indianapolis, IN of evidence based practices for autism treatment. Future Content Area: Education directions for treatment and research will be discussed. Track: Lifespan 2 - School Age Whitney E. Luffman, Autism Society of North Carolina, Raleigh, NC #9170 Studio 7 Content Area: Behavior Issues and Supports Never Too Old for a Diagnosis Track: Lifespan 4 - Adulthood The diagnosis of ASD in adulthood has risen dramatically in recent years. ASD in adulthood can be difficult to #8706 Galerie 4 ascertain due to differences in presentation following years Health Care and Service Challenges for Autistic Adults: of learning compensatory strategies that mask tell-tale A Call to Action behaviors. Despite the lack of evidence that less externalizing Lisa D. Settles, Psy.D., Assistant Professor of Clinical autistics still struggle greatly into adulthood, policy does Psychiatry/Clinical Director, Tulane Center for Autism and not support appropriate services for this segment of the Related Disorders, Tulane University School of Medicine, population. In this session, we will explore the multifaceted New Orleans, LA and Amie Lofton, Psy.D., Post-Doctoral costs of failing to serve less obviously disabled persons with Fellow in Pediatric Psychology, Tulane University School of autism. Medicine, New Orleans, LA Dena Gassner, Ph.D., student, Director Center for Content Area: Diagnosis Understanding, Dena Gassner, Huntington, WV Track: Lifespan 4 - Adulthood Content Area: Current Research Track: Public Policy/Advocacy #8893 Studio 2 The Benefits of Contingency Contracting with Young #9172 Studio 9 Adults Transitioning into Adulthood [BCBA Session] Help... I’m overwhelmed in LIFE!... Strategies for Living Contingency contracting is an evidenced based behavior with Autism intervention that is effective with the general population. Life can be very confusing at times for everyone; but even In this presentation I will explain how this intervention can more so for someone with autism. But, the good news is effective when utilized by professionals and families with that there are strategies and supports available that can young adults transitioning into adulthood. help individuals be the best they can be. Kelly M. Stamey, BCBA, Executive Director, Beacon Chloe M. Rothschild, Self-Advocate, Writer, Advocate, Transitions, Hendersonville, NC

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Content Area: Behavior Issues and Supports Partnership at Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago, Chicago, Track: Lifespan 3 - Transition IL and Shelley C. Jobb, MA, Educational Facilitator, Illinois Autism Partnership at Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago, #9143 Galerie​ 1 Chicago, IL Content Area: Social Skill The Changing Communication Needs of Aging ASD Track: Lifespan 1 - Birth to 5 Adults: Utilizing Technology to Bridge Ability with Self- Determination 4:00–5:15 The Changing Communication Needs of Aging ASD Adults: Utilizing Technology to Bridge Ability with Self- #8921 Studio 10 Determination, by GRASP VP of Operations Lindsay Ryan, discusses the contributing factors that lead to aging Americorps Volunteering as a Means to Acquire Soft ASD adults losing their self-determination and self- Skills for Future Employment advocacy skills, especially as their support system changes, An AmeriCorps serving for the Southwest Washington and how technology fills this need. Workforce Development Council will address history and Lindsay Ryan, BA, AC, QMHP, GRASP Vice President of structure of AmeriCorps, how to apply, and why serving Operations, GRASP, New York, NY and Kate Palmer, MA, in Americorps can benefit people with ASD. non-profits CCP, CAS, GRASP President/CEO, GRASP, New York, involved often invest more in workforce development. NY Find out how to benefit. For Self-Advocates, Parents and Content Area: Self-Determination and Independence Professionals. Track: Lifespan 4 - Adulthood Jody John Ramey, M.S., M.L.I.S., Americorps, SW Washington Workforce Development Council, Longview, #8671 Studio 8 WA Content Area: Employment​ The Importance of Citizen Science in Advancing Track: Lifespan 3 - Transition Autism Research Twenty-five years after autism rates began to surge in the #8586 Studio 7 US, we still have few answers about the main drivers of ASDs. In this panel a research professional (Halladay) and Autism is a Family Affair: Creating a Quality Life a research philanthropist (Escher) discuss the important through Positive Supports and Person-Centered- role for “citizen science” in spearheading innovation in Planning research. “The Focus Family Support for Autism Spectrum Alycia Halladay, PhD, Chief Science Officer, Autism Disorders” is a comprehensive tertiary level support model Science Foundation, New York, NY and Jill Escher, MA, combining family-centered-planning and positive behavior JD, Founder, Escher Fund for Autism, San Jose, CA supports, designed after the successful model developed Content Area: Current Research by the West Virginia Autism Training Center. Families that Track: Science/Research participate in this process are realizing improved quality of life for their family. #8800 Studio 3 Kathy L. Gould, M.S., Program Manager, Illinois Autism Partnership at Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago, Chicago, Thomas, Twirling and Tea Parties: Using Play to Build IL and Shelley C. Jobb, MA, Educational Facilitator, Illinois Skills in Young Children with ASD Autism Partnership at Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago, Session includes stages of play development, the critical Chicago, IL nature of play for young children and how ASD affects Content Area: Family and Caregiver Support play and peer interaction. Specific evidence-based Track: Lifespan 2 - School Age strategies to teach play and social skills are presented and participants learn how to create successful classroom and home play activities for young children with ASD. Kathy L. Gould, M.S., Program Manager, Illinois Autism

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#9227 Galerie 4 Schools, Lawrenceville, NJ Content Area: Education Discover the Professional Au Pair Program, A Childcare Track: Lifespan 3 - Transition Solution for Families with Children with Autism [Sponsored Session] #9169 Studio 6 Finding a childcare provider with the right combination of training, skills and flexibility can be challenging for Siblings Speak Out: Processing Autism in the Family families with special needs. During this session, we will As the 13-year-old sister of an older brother on the explore the U.S. Department of State designated au pair spectrum, Anna has identified with autism all her life. program and the positive impact this intercultural, live-in Though her normal was anything but to most of her childcare program has on families with children with Autism friends, she eventually met other super siblings and learned Spectrum Disorder (ASD). a lot about how kids and families process autism. Steven J. Courtney, Vice President, Field Operations, Anna Schamens, Student, Brookfield, WI and Denise PROaupair, San Clemente, CA, Mara Work, Program Schamens, B.S., Co-founder & Vice-President, Good Advisor, PROaupair, San Clemente, CA and Patti Rubel, Friend, Inc., Waukesha, WI Placement Coordinator, PROaupair, San Clemente, CA Content Area: Family and Caregiver Support Content Area: Family and Caregiver Support Track: Lifespan 2 - School Age Track: Lifespan 2 - School Age #8603 ​Galerie 1 #8829 Studio 3 The Autistic Newly Weds - Navigating a Successful Entitlements Vs. Eligibility As They Relate to Lifespan Marriage! Services for Those with ASD Internationally recognized Autistic Newlyweds share their Individuals with ASD, their families and advocates are experience of courtship, their famous ALL-AUTISTIC frequently concerned about what they should be seeking/ Wedding, and their happily ever-after advice! demanding during the years of entitlement for services and Anita Lesko, BSN, RN, MS, CRNA, Certified Registered during the adult years when eligibility for services becomes Nurse Anesthetist, Flying High with Autism Foundation, the new order. This presentation will articulate what should Pensacola, FL, Abraham Talmage Nielsen, AutoCAD be demanded during the Entitlement and Eligibility Years. Draftsman, Butler & Associates Professional Land Surveying David L. Holmes, Ed.D., BCBS, BCAP, Chairman/ CEO, & Mapping, Pensacola, FL, Stephen M. Shore, Ed.D., Lifespan Services, LLC, Princeton, NJ and Paul Prior, J.D., Professor at Adelphi University, Adelphi University, Garden Attorney, Hinkle Fingles and Prior, Lawrenceville, NJ City, NY, Alexander Plank, Self-Advocate, Founder of Content Area: ​Long Term Services and Support​ Wrong Planet, Jenny Palmiotto, Psy D, CEO, The Family Track: Public Policy/Advocacy Guidance & Therapy Center of Southern California, San Diego, CA and Michael Tolleson, Autistic Savant Artist, #9043 Studio 2 Michael Tolleson Savant Art Center, Kent, WA Content Area: ​​​National Advocacy School and Home Working Together: Preparing for Track: Lifespan 4 - Adulthood Transition [BCBA Session] Preparing students with ASD for post 21 life is a critical #8928 Studio 9 responsibility the IEP team. Many times this planning does not address all the critical areas these students need for Thoughtful Steps: A Practical Guide to Transition for success. This workshop will highlight the important skill Students With Autism areas needed and how parents and educators can work Transition is a very challenging process for individuals together for success. with autism. The presentation will look at transition in Nina Finkler, M.Ed., LDT/C, BCBA, President Nina unorthodox fashion that emphasizes building a skill set Finkler Autism Consulting, LLC, Nina Finkler Autism earlier, in order to create better outcomes. Individuals will Consulting, LLC, East Windsor, NJ and Courtney learn strategies that will help students overcome obstacles Hoschek, Autism Teacher, Lawrence Township Public during transition.

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John Miller, M.Ed., ASD Teacher Language Arts, Watson decade. A barrier to their success is often a co-occurring B. Duncan Middle School., Palm Beach Gardens, FL mental health condition. This session will highlight core Content Area: Education deficits that impact the counseling session, counseling Track: Lifespan 3 - Transition techniques and the need for family involvement. Chris Abildgaard, NCSP, LPC, NCC, Director, the Social #8776 Studio 1 Learning Center, Cheshire, CT Content Area: Social Skill Transportation and Mobility Issues for Autistic Adults Track: Lifespan 2 - School Age and Adolescents: Review of Research and Practice The job’s not perfect if you can’t get there. Housing options #8758 Studio 8 are meaningless if one can’t travel in their community. Transportation and mobility are as vital as housing and When ABA Is Not an Option: Other Treatments employment, and can significantly impact a person’s quality to Consider of life. This session will focus on transportation services, Many times, due to a lack of insurance coverage or supports, accommodations and training. geographical limitations, a family cannot access services Cecilia Feeley, Ph.D., Transportation Autism Project such as Applied Behavior Analysis. This conversation will Manager, Rutgers University Center for Advanced explore alternative options for these children and their Infrastructure and Transportation, Piscataway, NJ families as they seek treatment of the difficult behaviors Content Area: ​Long Term Services and Support​ and other challenges of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Track: Lifespan 4 - Adulthood Christine Raches, Psy.D., Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Riley Child Development Center - LEND #8995 Studio 4 program, Indianapolis, IN and Bill Beechler, M.D., FAAP, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician, Riley Child Understanding Autism at the Centers for Disease Development Center - LEND program, Indianapolis, IN Control and Prevention (CDC) Content Area: ​Long Term Services and Support​ This session will describe autism activities at the CDC, Track: Lifespan 1 - Birth to 5 and will answer the questions: (1) how many children are estimated to have autism?, (2) how can we learn more 6:30–9:30 about possible causes of autism?, and (3) how can we best Creole Cottage—Arnaud’s Restaurant educate parents and professionals on early developmental Autism Society Chairman Recognition Reception and milestones? Dinner (Ticketed Event) Lisa Wiggins, Ph.D., Developmental Psychologist, CDC, Atlanta, GA, Daisy Christensen, Ph.D., CDC and Jennifer 7:00 - 9:00 Zubler, M.D., Pediatrician, CDC, GA Carondelet Content Area: Current Research Film Screening: Life, Animated Track: Science/Research

#8826 Galerie 5 Unsticking the Stuck: ASD and Mental Health Counseling The need for mental health services for individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) has grown over the past

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8:30–10:15 #8773 Studio 8 Carondelet Low Functioning, A Bad Word? Let’s Discuss the Mornings with Richard and Friday Keynote with James Population Typically Not Talked About Ball, Ed.D., BCBA-D Parent-based panel discussion centered around educating others on the vast differences across the Spectrum. 10:45–12:00 Enlightening others on parental advocacy and it’s power. Highlighting residential and day program options, as ASD #8512 Galerie 4 is not a one size fits all disability ergo these vital issues can Autism in the Preschool Classroom: Cognitive/ not be a one size fits all. Language Strategies for Supporting Emotional Lisa E. Rego, Parent of a adult daughter with autism, Regulation Autism Society RI President, Autism Society RI, Rumford, Emotional regulation is the foundational skill necessary RI, Claudia Swiader, Mom of 2 adult sons with autism, for developing joint attention and is therefore essential to Vice President Autism Society RI, Autism Society RI, social engagement, communication, and learning. Children Rumford, RI, William Cannata Jr., Program Director with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have particular Autism and Law Enforcement Education Coalition and Tessa difficulty staying regulated. This session will detail practical Cannata, Parent of an adult son with Autism, Coordinator cognitive/language strategies for supporting emotional of Family Support, The Arc of South Norfolk, Westwood, regulation in the classroom. MA Leslie Blome, M.S., CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Content Area: ​Long Term Services and Support​ Pathologist, Douglas County Schools, Castle Rock, CO and Track: Lifespan 4 - Adulthood Maureen Zelle, M.S., Ed., ECSE, Early Childhood Special Educator, Douglas County Schools, Castle Rock, CO #9061 Studio 4 Content Area: Behavior Issues and Supports Making Your Case - How To Effectively Educate Track: Lifespan 1 - Birth to 5 Legislators and Policy Makers Making your case is the best guide on how to approach #8762 Studio 3 local, state or national policymakers and how to work Learn to “See” How to Fit-in: Pro-Social Strategies to within the system to effect change. originally created by Decrease and/or Prevent Mental Health Issues the partners in policy making program and the Minnesota Many individuals with autism find it challenging to “fit into” governor’s council on developmental disabilities, IT is the established social norms because they cannot mentally see standard in legislative advocacy. their future or the impact of their actions. This presentation Sarah Sequenzia, Parent Liaison for Orange Public Schools offers visual language strategies to help students socially in Orlando, Florida, ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC integrate into schools and to mitigate mental health SCHOOLS, Orando, FL and Ven Sequenzia Jr., President, disorders such as anxiety and depression. Autism Society of Florida, Autism Society of Florida, Ellyn Lucas Arwood, Ed.D., CCC-SLP, Professor, Orlando, FL University of Portland, Portland, OR, Carole A. Kaulitz, Content Area: ​​​National Advocacy M.Ed., CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist, Autism Track: Public Policy/Advocacy Consultant, Deaf/Hard of Hearing Education Specialist, Learning with a Visual Brain Consulting, Vancouver, WA and #9283 Studio 6 , Special Educator in Portland Public Chris Merideth, M.Ed. Remo Drum Table Activities Series: The Comfort Schools, Portland Public Schools/University of Portland, Sound [Sponsored Session] Portland, OR Gain an introduction and access to free, stimulating Content Area: Communication and structured rhythm activities for individuals/groups Track: Lifespan 2 - School Age with moderate to profound developmental disabilities and autism. Have fun learning how to begin using music and rhythm based activities in the home or classroom to work

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on: social skills, education goals, self- expression, behavior #8943 Studio 9 modification and self-confidence. Teaching Generalization of Social and Communication George Thompson, BS, Music & Performance Arts Skills [BCBA Session] Director, TERI Inc, Oceanside, CA The purpose of this workshop is: (1) to highlight Content Area: Education the importance of assessing and programming for Track: Lifespan 4 - Adulthood generalization of social and communication skills, and (2) to provide a summary of how various evidence­ #9144 Galerie​ 1 based practice may be used to teach new skills and foster Sexuality and the Spectrum: Lessons on Sex, Dating, generalization in individuals with autism and Love, Autism Style Kathleen A. Quill, Ed.D., BCBA-D, Director, Autism Individuals with ASD are sexual beings, yet often not Institute, Essex, MA taught the necessary skills to be successful in relationships. Content Area: Education This session interweaves a firsthand narrative from a Track: Lifespan 2 - School Age woman with ASD with strategies for discussing sexuality, navigating relationships, avoiding victimization, and #8645 Studio 7 bolstering a sense of empowerment in children and clients. The Best Medicine: Addressing Nutrition Through the Amy Gravino, M.A., CAS, Autism Consultant and College Acquisition of Cooking Skills Coach, A.S.C.O.T. Coaching, LLC, Fairfield, NJ Adults with ASD suffer high rates of obesity and other Content Area: Self-Determination and Independence potential health problems over the lifespan. As a merging Track: Lifespan 4 - Adulthood of life-skills with health promotion, cooking can foster a change in the relationship with food and contribute to an #9209 Studio 10 enhanced nutritional status. A cooking curriculum and SMILE Biscotti - Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation adaptive tools will be included. Leader in Adult Autism Janice Goldschmidt, MS, RD, Director of Nutrition Meet Matt Resnik of SMILE Biscotti, first recipient of The Services, Community Support Services, Inc., Gaithersburg, Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation Leader in Adult Autism MD Award, and learn how he and his family started a business Content Area: Diet and Nutrition from scratch, which now employs several people with Track: Lifespan 4 - Adulthood autism and special needs. Since the business was created two and a half years ago, more than 150,000 biscotti #9019 Studio 2 have been sold on line and through a stable of retail Training and Managing the Neurodiverse Workplace: clients, including Peet’s Coffee & Tea, Sprouts Farmers Real World Perspectives Market, among others. SMILE stands for Supporting With a great majority of people with autism under Matt’s Independent Living Enterprise. The business has and unemployed, , autism and related developmental not benefited from any government support or charitable disabilities are a global workforce issue. This panel will contributions. Matt and his coworkers, with complementary report on how the SAP Autism at Work Program is abilities, are the most important ingredients. overcoming barriers by providing: soft skills training, job Matthew Resnik, Denise Resnik, and Rob Resnik, SMILE coaching, mentoring, and management training. Biscotti, Phoenix, AZ Robert A. Naseef, Ph.D., Psychologist, Alternative Choices, Content Area: Employment​ Philadelphia, PA, Stephen M. Shore, Ed.D., Professor at Track: Lifespan 4 - Adulthood Adelphi University, Adelphi University, Garden City, NY, José Velasco Sr., M.S., Co-Ordinator Autism at Work Program, SAP, Palo Alto, CA and José Velasco Jr., Student, Austin Community College Content Area: Employment​ Track: Lifespan 3 - Transition

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#8817 Studio 1 disability self-advocate who is also a disability professional explores some unforeseen impacts and consequences of Transition From Educational Services to Adulthood: “person-first” for self-advocates and others. Setting Up Young Adults With Autism For Success Kate Gladstone, M.L.S., Handwriting Instruction and The LEAP Program utilized the Practical Assessment Remediation Provider; Self-Advocate, Handwriting Repair/ Exploration System to train and assess skills for learners Handwriting That Works, Albany, NY and James Williams, with Autism in preparing for future vocations. Students Author and presenter with autism, Northbrook, IL were engaged in simulated job experiences incorporating Content Area: Personal Perspectives video modeling and inter-disciplinary approaches. This Track: Public Policy/Advocacy session will discuss how it was designed, implemented, and assessed using evidence-based strategies. #9208 Studio 1 Stephen Lockwood, TOH, M.Ed., Teacher, Paramus High School, Paramus, NJ Building Family Recreational Activities Content Area: Education This presentation will educate the attendees “soup to Track: Lifespan 3 - Transition nuts” on how to develop, plan, implement and fund a family peer-based recreational program. Whether indoor #9129 Galerie 5 or out, sports, arts, or strictly social skills development, we will explore options for service delivery, outcomes for the Treatment Models for Success: Identifying Similarities participants, and outcomes to each family member. and Differences of Mental Health and Autism Spectrum Andrew Baumann, M.A., ICADC, FAPA, President and Diagnoses CEO, New York Families for Autistic Children, NY Treatment Models for Success: How to Identify the Content Area: Social Skill Similarities and Differences of Mental Health and Autism Track: Lifespan 4 - Adulthood Spectrum Diagnoses, by GRASP Vice President of Operations Lindsay Ryan and President Kate Palmer, is an #8956 Studio 8 essential and relevant presentation created to highlight the contributing factors to successful interventions of current Empowering the Emerging Self-Advocate: Promoting treatment models. Independence and Autonomy Using the ISA Curriculum Kate Palmer, MA, CCP, CAS, GRASP President/CEO, The ISA Curriculum is a technique used to teach GRASP, New York, NY and Lindsay Ryan, BA, AC, independent initiation of communication about one’s QMHP, GRASP Vice President of Operations, GRASP, needs, wants, and desires. The concept of self-advocacy New York, NY is explored followed by an introduction to the ISA Content Area: Diagnosis Curriculum. Empirical and anecdotal evidence is presented Track: Science/Research demonstrating the effectiveness of this program in supporting emerging self-advocates. 12:00–1:15 Susan Kelso, M.A., Staff Assistant, The Autistic Global Acadia/Bissonet Initiative (AGI), Boulder, CO and Valerie Paradiz, PhD, Lunch (Meet and Greet with the Autism Society Advi- President, Valerie Paradiz, LLC, Valerie Paradiz LLC, sory - Bring your Lunch and Questions) Boulder, CO Content Area: Self-Determination and Independence 1:15–2:30 Track: Lifespan 3 - Transition

#8607 Studio 6 #8922 Studio 10 Beyond Person-First Language: Self-Advocacy and the Kernals of Hope - Discovering Business Ownership Words We Use Be inspired by Joe Steffy as he uses attributes of his What did we never realize about “person-first” until we Autism Spectrum Disorder to create success in his own came to live with it? Does it documentably facilitate Business - Poppin Joe’s Kettle Korn. Hear his determination respect, acceptance, and fairness regarding disabilities? A and discover the resources available that helped create

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his business plan and provide resources to make a dream Communication Services, Adjunct Professor Brown become a reality. University, Childhood Communication Services, Cranston, Joseph Steffy, Business Owner, Poppin Joe’s Kettle Korn, RI, Elaine C. Meyer, Ph.D., R.N., Director, Institute for Poppin Joe’s Kettle Korn, Brunswick, GA Professionalism and Ethical Practice, Boston Children’s Content Area: Employment​ Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA and Elaine Track: Lifespan 4 - Adulthood Hall, Speaker, Coach, Founder, Creative Director The Miracle Project, The Miracle Project, Santa Monica, CA #8575 Studio 3 Content Area: Family and Caregiver Support Track: Lifespan 4 - Adulthood Lions, Tigers, and Bears Oh My: Autism and Cyber Safety #9029 ​Galerie 1 Homeland Security Investigations iGuardian project helps kids and parents to be smart about online safety and stay Sesame Street and Autism: See Amazing in All safe from online sexual predators. This adaption of the Children! iGuardian program, created by a father of a child with Sesame Street and Autism: See Amazing in All Children is autism, addresses how children on the spectrum have a an initiative developed for families and communities with higher susceptibility to online exploitation. children ages 2 to 5, with input from people with autism, David Fallon, Special Agent, DHS Homeland Security parents, and providers. Join us to explore how the project’s Investigations Cyber Crimes Investigations Group, Newark, free resources can be used in participants’ everyday work NJ and lives! Content Area: Education Kayla Nalven, Content Specialist, US Social Impact, Sesame Track: Lifespan 2 - School Age Workshop, New York, NY Content Area: Education #9329 Galerie 4 Track: Lifespan 1 - Birth to 5 One More Therapy? Practical Approaches of Using #8747 Galerie 5 Clinically Proven Sensory Enrichment Therapy [Sponsored Session] Speaking for Ourselves: Individuals with Autism Panel Temple Grandin discusses the importance of enriching the This is our 26th Speaking for Ourselves panel at ASA. environment for people with autism, but how can parents Come hear about the panelists struggles and victories and apply that theory within their own homes? We will discuss applaud their personal growth. Each year new individuals practical ways to enrich the environment to decrease are chosen to be in the spotlight and gain confidence in stress/anxiety, increase focus/attention, enhance sensory expressing themselves in a supportive atmosphere. Come processing, and improve behavior in people with autism. join us cheering them on!! Whitney Louder, MOT, OTR/L, Therapy Coach, Julie A. Donnelly, Ph.D., Director, Autism Support Mendability, American Fork, UT Services, Autism Support Services, Columbia, MO, Jocelyn Content Area: Current Research Eastman, Autistic Woman, Advocate, Author, Art of Autism Track: Lifespan 2 - School Age Board Member, Matthew Prendergast, B.S., M.S. in Neuroscience, Tulane University, Marcie Tyler and Karl #8914 Studio 9 Wittig, P.E., Retired Engineer and Autism Advocate Content Area: Personal Perspectives Reflecting on the Journey: 20 Years of a Parent Track: Lifespan 4 - Adulthood Weekend Retreat Our annual weekend retreat for parents of family members #8799 Studio 2 with autism will be described in detail. The evolution of the retreat, and evaluative feedback indicating why it Strategy = Success! Approaching Difficult Tasks with a is an effective and innovative model of support will be Comprehensive and Strategic Plan! presented, as will video and slide examples of activities. Discuss a comprehensive intervention plan/framework for Barry M. Prizant, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Director Childhood teaching new skills. Hear from an individual with autism

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on why assistive technology (e.g. iPad/AAC, Biological a method to develop functional communication. Strategies monitors, PECS) can increase successful experiences. A to teach language/communication skills within an ABA comprehensive intervention plan with AT supports can framework utilizing AAC will be discussed. help establish a clear action plan to increase independence Julie A. Adkins, M.C.D., CCC-SLP, BCBA, Behavior and eliminate social barriers. Services Specialist, Arkansas Department of Education; Brooke Olson, B.S., Organizational, Behavior, President LAMP Trainer, Center for AAc and Autism, Jonesboro, AR and Co-Founder, iTaalk Autism Foundation, Powell, OH and Content Area: Communication Chloe M. Rothschild, Self-Advocate, Writer, Advocate, Track: Lifespan 2 - School Age Sylvania, OH Content Area: Personal Perspectives 3:00–4:15 Track: Lifespan 3 - Transition #8555 Studio 8 #8993 Studio 4 Assessing Autistic Communication with the Stimulus The Pennsylvania Autism Services, Education, Resources, Control Ratio Equation [BCBA Session] and Training Collaborative(ASERT): An Innovative Communication deficits are a defining feature of Autism Public-Private Partnership Model Spectrum Disorder. However, present methods to assess ASERT is a statewide collaborative of three Regions communication are largely subjective. The Stimulus (Eastern, Central, Western), housed at regional academic Control Ratio Equation (SCoRE) is an efficient assessment institutions. ASERT functions as a supportive mechanism for of communication that yields a descriptive statistic BAS. This session will demonstrate how ASERT’s structure of verbal behavior, and identifies deficits areas to be and focus has allowed for the creation of innovative projects addressed through behavior-analytic intervention. and could be replicated in other states. Lee L. Mason, PhD, BCBA-D, Assistant Professor of Nina Wall, MSS, LSW, Director, Pennsylvania Department Special Education, The University of Texas at San Antonio, of Human Services, Bureau of Autism Services, Stacy L. [email protected], TX and Alonzo Andrews, M.A., Nonnemacher, PhD, Clinical Director, Bureau of Autism Behavior Analyst, The University of Texas at San Antonio, Services, Bureau of Autism Services, Office of Developmental San Antonio, TX Programs, Department of Human Services, Lindsay L. Shea, Content Area: Communication MS, DrPH, Assistant Professor, AJ Drexel Autism Institute, Track: Science/Research AJ Drexel Autism Institute, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, Michael J. Murray, MD, Associate Professor of #8969 Studio 4 Psychiatry, Penn State Hershey, Penn State Hershey, John Building Blocks for the Future: An Integrated Housing J. McGonigle, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Psychiatry System for Individuals with Autism and Rehabilitation Science and Technology, University of Discussion regarding the blue printing and development Pittsburgh and Kaitlin Koffer Miller, MPH, Associate of integrated housing funded by Low Income Housing Director, Eastern Region, ASERT Collaborative, Philadelphia, Tax Credits providing support for independent living and PA employment success for individual with an autism spectrum Content Area: Family and Caregiver Support diagnosis. Track: Public Policy/Advocacy Karen Markle, MA, BCBA, Executive Vice President of Education and Autism Services, NHS Human Services, #9071 Studio 7 Youngstown, PA, Christiana Show, MSEd, ABA, Senior Utilizing AAC within an ABA format using LAMP: Director of Autism Services, NHS Human Services, Language Acquisition through Motor Planning [BCBA Youngstown, PA and Elliot Frank, BS, Founder and Session] President of the Autism Housing Development Corporation Language Acquisition through Motor Planning (LAMP) of Pittsburgh, Autism Housing Development Corporation of is a therapeutic approach using motor learning principles Pittsburgh, Wexford, PA and a voice output communication to give non-verbal Content Area: Self-Determination and Independence individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities Track: Lifespan 4 - Adulthood

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#8848 Studio 3 #9310 Studio 6 Building Self-Determination: Adults With Autism From Inclusion to Belonging: A Paradigm Shift Mentoring High School Students With Autism This interactive discussion will examine why inclusion Learn about an innovative program in Minnesota in initiatives, programs and committees are not enough and which adults on the autism spectrum mentor high school how to create permanent internal changes in your faith students with autism to help develop the students’ community that will naturally lead to a place where we all self-determination skills. The mentors share their own belong. experiences, challenges and strategies, and provide support Shelly Christensen, MA, Executive Director, Inclusion for the students as they navigate high school and beyond. Innovations and Elaine Hall, Speaker, Coach, Founder, Kelly Kautz, M.Ed., High School Special Education Teacher, Creative Director The Miracle Project, The Miracle Project, Minnetonka High School, Minnetonka, MN and Dianna Santa Monica, CA M. Michels, M.Ed., Autism Specialist, Minnetonka High Content Area: Self-Determination and Independence School, Minnetonka, MN Track: Lifespan 4 - Adulthood Content Area: Self-Determination and Independence Track: Lifespan 3 - Transition #9154 Studio 1 Grassroots Tactics and Cultural Change: Eliminating #8833 Galerie 4 Barriers and Making Autism Productive in Today’s DIR/Floortime, the iPad and Augmentative Global Society Communication: Application in Children with ASD It takes a village to raise a child. It takes a child with autism to from Birth to Five raise the consciousness of the village … Coach Elaine Hall. Many children diagnosed with ASD have limited verbal This lively and highly interactive workshop explores cultural and/or leisure skills. These same children may have a strong competence and how to make the village concept work for interest in technology, but it is not used due to repetitive all children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). and self-directed behavior. This presentation will address Darrius R. Frazier, BS, BA, Co-Host and Resident Historian, using the iPad, with DIR/Floortime principles, productively Forum to Achieve Altruism, Compassion and Tolerance, with this population. Charleston, IL and Ruth M. Fairfax Frazier, MSHSA, Michele C. Havens, Ph.D., Educational DIR Consultant, Founder, President, and Executive Producer, Forum to Achieve Imagine Academy, Brooklyn, NJ and Elisa Chrem, M.A. Altruism, Compassion and Tolerance, Chicago, IL speech/language and ed leadership, Principal, Imagine Content Area: Personal Perspectives Academy, Imagine Academy, Brooklyn, NY Track: Lifespan 2 - School Age Content Area: Communication Track: Lifespan 1 - Birth to 5 #9319 Studio 10 Guided Play: Smart Toys for Behavior Assessment and #8601 Galerie 5 Intervention [Sponsored Session] Finding My Voice(s): My Personal Autism Journey Guided Play is a technology developed by Fujitsu towards Independence and Career in Voiceover Laboratories of America that uses instrumented games or As an autistic child, I felt voiceless. As an autistic adult, I am toys as sensors to assess early behavioral markers of Autism the voice of a major theme park. How self-acceptance, a Spectrum Disorder and facilitate behavior intervention strong support team, a willingness to change, and stepping during play. This presentation will describe the Guided into my fears and anxieties put me on a path towards Play system, including the design and implementation of independence and a fulfilling life. a prototype on iPad and initial evaluations and insights. Jonathan Murphy, Voice Actor, Performer, Motivational This technology can be applied to tangible objects such as Speaker, Geek Club Books, Redwood City, CA and Jodi smart toys for a natural human-computer interface. Murphy, Mother, Nonprofit Founder, Geek Club Books, Cong Chen, Ph.D., Member of Research Staff, Fujitsu Redwood City, CA Laboratories of America, Sunnyvale, CA Content Area: Personal Perspectives Content Area: Technology Track: Lifespan 4 - Adulthood Track: Lifespan 2 - School Age 35 FRIDAY, JULY 15, 2016

8786 Studio 2 #9093 Studio 7 Ignorance to Curiosity: An Analysis of the Portrayal of Top Five Tips for the Balancing the Roles of Parent & Autism in Entertainment and the Media. Professional In the past, in film individuals with autism were interpreted Recently, parents of children with ASD are transforming in a simplistic and stereotypical fashion. Where as in the their personal experiences with ASD into professional media, autism is viewed in alarmist and negative terms, at careers. This workshop discusses the unique duality of times. The presentation will examine how perceptions have parent and professional offers many advantages as well as changed in both mediums, over time. challenges, with a particular emphasis establishing a strong John Miller, M.Ed., ASD Teacher Language Arts, Watson ethical foundation while maintaining your identity as a B. Duncan Middle School., Palm Beach Gardens, FL parent. Content Area: Personal Perspectives Maleita Olson, LCSW, BSL, Executive Director, Spectra Track: Lifespan 4 - Adulthood Support Services LLC, Broomall, PA Content Area: Personal Perspectives #8510 Studio 9 Track: Public Policy/Advocacy Teaching and Accommodating Executive Functioning 4:30–5:30 Skills Across the Lifespan ​Galerie 5 An often overlooked difficulty in people on the Autism Panel of People on the Spectrum of Autism Town Hall Spectrum, Executive Functioning can create huge Meeting hurdles for children and adults alike. Learn how to identify Executive Functioning difficulties; create and evaluate plans to target barriers; and using high tech and low tech solutions, design individualized accommodations. Melody Latimer, Autistic Self-Advocate Content Area: Self-Determination and Independence Track: Lifespan 3 - Transition

#8751 Galerie 1 The Father Factor: Engaging Fathers and Strengthening Families This workshop explores the male experience when a child has autism. How does a man deal with a problem he cannot fix? The presenter is the father of an adult child with autism and provides insight into the challenges involved in the father-child relationship and developing male parent involvement. Robert A. Naseef, Ph.D., Psychologist, Alternative Choices, Philadelphia, PA Content Area: Family and Caregiver Support Track: Lifespan 2 - School Age

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8:00–12:15 using the power of the relationship between the individual Acadia/Bissonet and their parent, teacher, therapist, or other caregiver. Conference and Exhibit Hall Opens Recent research has provided an evidence-base that supports this model which has been effectively helping 8:30–9:45 children with autism for more than 20 years. More than simply a technique to change behavior, DIRFloortime® is #8990 Galerie 4 a method for understanding and promoting each child’s development to their fullest potential. A Framework for Decreasing Meltdowns: The Cup Kid Jeffrey Guenzel, MA, LPC, Professional Counselor, ICDL Meltdowns often occur because a series of situations and Gilbert Tippy, Psy.D., Clinical Director, Rebecca have caused feelings the child cannot adequately control. School, New York, NY Identifying these contributing factors; developing a Content Area: Current Research proactive plan for removing, lessening, or building Track: Lifespan 1 - Birth to 5 tolerance of them; and scheduling effective calming activities will decrease the frequency of the meltdowns. #8572 Studio 2 Nancy Kling, M.A., L.P.C., L.P.A., Behavior Specialist, Behavior Plus, Inc., Friendswood, TX Effective Use of Behavior Contracts to Facilitate Content Area: Behavior Issues and Supports Independence and Self-Sufficiency [BCBA Session] Track: Lifespan 2 - School Age Attendees will gain skills needed to develop successful, unique behavior plans that promote learning and #8560 Studio 8 maintaining independence, self-care, organizational, and time management skills. Behavior contracts can be suited A Home for Max: One Family’s Successful Journey to for developing critical independence skills in children, Independent Supported Living teens, and adults, and may be used in clinics, schools, Empty nest syndrome? It can happen for your family! This home, and places of employment. session will outline in detail one families struggle with their Alfred Tuminello Jr., BCBA, LBA, Executive Director, son who has autism and serious behavioral issues, achieve McNeese Autism Program, McNeese Autism Program, Lake independent supported living. The dream is possible and Charles, LA you will leave here today with the tools you need to get Content Area: Self-Determination and Independence there. Track: Lifespan 3 - Transition Victoria Z. Meyer, Parent, Parent, Moosup, CT and ., Clinical Consultant, Putnam, Barbara K. Caparulo, Psy.D #8771 Studio 9 CT Content Area: Residential​ ExerciseBuddy, an iPad App, Teaches Individuals with Track: Lifespan 4 - Adulthood Autism to Exercise ExerciseBuddy solves the difficult problem of introducing #9320 Studio 10 exercise to individuals with autism. Utilizing four evidence- based practices (exercise, visual supports, video-modeling, DIRFloortime and Autism: An Overview of the technology-aided instruction), ExerciseBuddy is being “D.I.R. Floor-time” Approach and the Latest Research used by six universities. Coach Dave will share how [Sponsored Session] ExerciseBuddy is engaging parents, teachers, support staff This session will provide an overview of the use and typical developing peers to make a difference. DIRFloortime® with children on the Autism Spectrum. David S. Geslak, B.S., ACSM, EP-C, CSCS, President & “D.I.R. Floor-time” is an intervention based on the DIR® Autism Fitness Specialist, Exercise Connection Corporation, model developed by Dr. Stanley Greenspan. The “D” Chicago, IL stands for Developmental: promoting each person’s Content Area: Technology development to their fullest potential. The “I” stands for Track: Lifespan 2 - School Age Individual Differences: understanding each person’s unique characteristics. The “R” stands for Relationship-based:

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#9314 Galerie​ 1 Content Area: Education Track: Lifespan 2 - School Age Getting to Yes – Supporting Your Advocacy with High Impact Strategies to be an Effective Advocate #8866 Galerie 5 This session will be an informative and interactive workshop on how applying the advocacy cycle principles to your Mardi Gras and ASD: Let the Good, Sci-Fi Times Roll! advocacy toolbox can get you to a yes of support for This year, the first walking Krewe for young people with enacting systems change at the local, state, and national autism marched in the sci-fi themed Mardi Gras parade, levels. Today, the lives of people affected by autism are Chewbaccus. Aided by local musicians, artists and dictated by different and varied legislation and policies on therapists, kids socialized, acquired visual and performing all levels of government. By understanding how to gather arts skills, and actively contributed to the city’s mainstream both qualitative and quantitative information to support arts culture. Adaptive sensory measures facilitated your case, you can become an effective advocate and participation. thought leader in your community. Kate Lacour, ATR-BC, Art Therapist, NOLArts Learning Susan Kabot, Ed.D., CCC-SLP, Director, Clinical and Center, New Orleans, LA Therapeutic Services, Mailman Segal Institute Autism Content Area: Sensory Processing Center of Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, FL Track: Lifespan 2 - School Age and Tonia Ferguson, Autism Society, Bethesda, MD Content Area: ​​​National Advocacy #8954 Studio 4 Track: Public Policy/Advocacy The Wallet Card: A Way to Safely Disclose Your Disability to Law Enforcement #8535 Studio 3 This presentation will teach how to interact successfully Guy Stuff - Sexuality and Relationship Education for with police. Applicable laws are explained using both Boys with ASD concrete examples and hypothetical scenarios. Suggestions Individuals who present with Asperger’s Syndrome regarding how to safely and effectively disclose a diagnosis and Higher-independence ASD need much more of ASD using our wallet card will be included. The seminar comprehensive information around puberty, sexuality and will end with a question and answer period. relationships. This session will help you understand how to Diane Adreon, Ed.D., Associate Director, UM-NSU Center teach this information in order to help develop a sense of for Autism & Related Disabilities, Coral Gables, FL, Bart safety, social appropriateness and avoid engaging in illegal Barta, Lieutenant, Special Investigations Section, Coral behaviors. Gables Police Department, Coral Gables, FL and Matthew Ryan Wexelblatt, LSW, Director, Center for Social and Dietz, Litigation Director, Disability Independence Group, Executive Function Skills, Narberth, PA Miami, FL Content Area: Social Skill Content Area: Self-Determination and Independence Track: Lifespan 2 - School Age Track: Lifespan 4 - Adulthood

#8849 Studio 1 #8858 Studio 6 Inclusion Time, It’s Critical: Strategies for Academic and There’s a Fine Line... (Understanding Inappropriate Social Success for All Levels of ASD Communication and Behaviors in Relationships) This session will examine typical school schedules and Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder are often discuss the plethora of inclusionary opportunities available accused of stalking or sexual harassment when romantically to students with ASD of various functioning levels. The interested in someone because of deficits in the area of planning process and necessary steps to take to ensure social communication. This session will focus on strategies success will be discussed. Areas of IEP’s that address to help participants recognize underlying reasons for these inclusionary time, and possible language will be presented. behaviors and how to address them. Shannon Urquhart-Vaught, M.A., Special Education Area Eszter Kiss, M.A., LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor, Administrator, Washoe County Schools, Sparks, NV West Virginia Autism Training Center, College Program

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for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder at Marshall #8689 Studio 8 University, Huntington, WV and Bianca Hynes, M.A., Autism Adulthood: Insights and Strategies for a Student Support Specialist, Marshall University, Huntington, Fulfilling Life WV Many of us believe that stepping into autism adulthood Content Area: Social Skill is like falling off a cliff. In this presentation, families, Track: Lifespan 4 - Adulthood caregivers, and self-advocates can learn how others already living with autism in adulthood are creating their #8749 Studio 7 own meaningful lives in terms of housing, finding staff, Utilizing Appreciative Inquiry in Transition Coaching relationships, work, and play. for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Post- Susan L. Senator, author, speaker, mother, Author of, Secondary Education Brookline, MA Many traditional models of service focus on “fixing” what Content Area: Personal Perspectives is “wrong.” By accepting disability as a variation of being, Track: Lifespan 4 - Adulthood one that comes with many great gifts, skills, and untapped potential, we can help students develop a stronger sense #9175 Studio 6 of self while acquiring new skills and knowledge to achieve Beyond Transition: Meeting the Service and Support success. Needs of Older, High-Functioning ASD Adults. Joanna L. Ale, M.S., LMHC, CIC, Ed.D.(C), Co Owner Drawing upon personal experience, expertise, and of The STRENGTHS Initiative, The STRENGTHS Initiative, experiential knowledge, our mother/son joint presentation Neptune Beach, FL and Brian James Ludden, M.S., elucidates the myriad problems facing older, high- LMHC, Ed.D.(C), Lead Clinician, The STRENGTHS functioning ASD adults and their caregivers as it advocates Initiative, The STRENGTHS Initiative, Neptune Beach, FL for developing innovative solutions that could benefit this Content Area: Self-Determination and Independence particular cohort now as well as other ASD individuals in Track: Lifespan 3 - Transition the future. Ruth Elizabeth Burks, Ph.D., and, Ed.M., Retired, Bedford, 10:15–11:30 MA and Gyasi Omari Burks-Abbott, M.S., Writer/ Speaker/Researcher, Bedford, MA #9142 Galerie 5 Content Area: Personal Perspectives Anxiety Overlooked: Identification and Treatment of Track: Lifespan 4 - Adulthood Anxiety in Children with ASD This presentation reviews research regarding symptoms #8909 Studio 9 of anxiety shown by children with ASD, which have Born Anew at 32 - A Strange Journey of Autism in been found to differ from symptoms shown by typically Women developing children. Recommendations for assessment, Females on the autism spectrum exist, but misconceptions intervention, and caregiver strategies will be provided. about what it means for a woman and diagnostic criteria Additionally, research regarding parent experiences of set up for males make the journey for a diagnosis difficult. reporting on their child’s anxiety will be presented. Join Jocelyn as she shares her story and information for Chelsey Morrison, Psy.D., Pediatric Psychology Fellow, professionals, parents and other girls and women. Content USC UCEDD Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, note: Mature content. CA Jocelyn Eastman, Autistic Woman, Advocate, Author, Art Content Area: Behavior Issues and Supports of Autism Board Member, Oneida, NY Track: Lifespan 2 - School Age Content Area: Personal Perspectives Track: Lifespan 4 - Adulthood

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#9165 Studio 4 #9220 Studio 10 Healthcare Transition: From the Peds Office to Adult Care The 3 R’s of Transition to Adulthood for Students An often-overlooked part of transition is the necessary with Autism: Responsibility, Regulation, Relationships preparation of youth with disabilities and/or special [Sponsored Session] healthcare needs for the world of adult healthcare. Transition to Adulthood has significant challenges for The American Pediatric Association and other health- young adults with autism and other learning differences. related organizations recognize healthcare transition as a Experience a unique approach involving classes for significant issue for young people and their families. Early active skill building in independent living, social skills, preparation allows for quality outcomes. self-management and self-advocacy combined with peer Linda H. Starnes, BS, Family Advocate, Parent Educational mentoring in real life settings. Learn how college and Network of Florida, Longwood, FL business partnerships foster success. Content Area: Education Nancy DeSando, BS, RN, Director of Innovations and Track: Lifespan 3 - Transition Community Support, Transitions, Gloversville, NY and Shaloni Winston, MS, Clinical, Psychology, MBA, #8540 Studio 2 Executive Director Lexington, Transitions, Gloversville, NY Content Area: Self-Determination and Independence Playing with Intention to Increase Communication Track: Lifespan 3 - Transition [BCBA Session] There is a need to provide effective therapy for students #9141 Studio 7 with varied communicative issues. Behaviors are used to communicate. We provide strategies that replace behaviors The Bully Project: Using Applied Drama to Empower with functional communication so clients can access their Young People on the Spectrum environment successfully. Therapy methods address Although bullying happens across cultures and classes, various problem behaviors and are appropriate for students it is two to three times more prevalent in special needs of various ages abilities. populations. Participants will explore applied drama Amy Prince, MA-CCC, SLP, BCBA, Clinical director, techniques that can empower students to share their bully speech pathologist, The TALK Team, Fresno, CA and stories and collaboratively rehearse alternate outcomes Amber Ladd, MA-CCC, SLP, BCBA, Clinical co-director, through guided dramatic play. Adaptable for elementary speech pathologist, The TALK Team, Fresno, CA through high school ages. Content Area: Communication Wendy S. Duke, MA in Theatre; Licensed inTheatre Track: Lifespan 1 - Birth to 5 Education, K-12, Co-Founder/Artistic Director, Center for Applied Drama and Autism, Akron, OH and Laura #8728 Studio 3 Valendza, MFA in Acting MA in Special Education; Certified Intervention Specialist, K-12, Co-Creator/Co- Technology As Storytelling: Using Technology to Help Artistic Director, Center for Applied Drama and Autism, Build Capacity and Engage a Community Cuyahoga Falls, OH This interactive and engaging session will share best Content Area: Social Skill practices using technology and data to develop a training Track: Lifespan 2 - School Age program about autism for first responders. Attendees will learn how public relations, media and video technology #9044 Studio 1 can be used to efficiently and effectively educate a larger audience of community members. The Pursuit of Self-Employment: Feeble or Feasible? Suzanne L. Potts, LMSW, MPH, Executive Director, In this program we will discuss, challenge and ultimately Autism Society of Central Texas, Austin, TX, Angela Hale, educate individuals with disabilities, their parents, Founder, Managing Partner, Red Media Group and Susan caregivers and professionals on the pursuit of self- Risdon, President, Red Media Group, Red Media Group employment as a feasible alternative to traditional Content Area: Technology employment for anyone with a disability, regardless of the Track: Lifespan 4 - Adulthood severity of impairment.

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Jennie Trocchio Kirkland, Ph.D., Instructor, Picasso will these provide the data needed to create meaningful Einstein, LLC, Pembroke Pines, FL educational and vocational plans? An Advocate and Content Area: Employment​ Psychologist discuss legal requirements, methods of Track: Lifespan 3 - Transition assessment, and how to use data to create and monitor transition plans. #8543 Galerie​ 1 Ann Simun, Psy.D., Licensed Psychologist specializing in Neuropsychology, Neuropsychology Partners, Inc., Los The Trauma Experience of Autism: Treatment Angeles, CA and Sandra Shove, Non-attorney Special Implications and Methods Education Advocate, Vice President, Autism Society of Research is beginning to show that sensory issues trigger a Santa Barbara, 1st Vice Pres., Autism Society of CA, Special trauma response in the brain creating an increase in cortisol Education Advocacy, Santa Barbara, CA and alerting the reactive limbic region. By teaching basic Content Area: Education mindfulness techniques we can begin to assist individuals in Track: Lifespan 3 - Transition controlling the assaultive environment and moving towards emotional regulation. 11:30–12:30 Robert Cox, M.A., PLPC, NCC, Mental Health Counselor, Acadia/Bissonet Life Recovery Consulting, Liberty, MO Book Signing with Steve Silberman Content Area: Behavior Issues and Supports Acadia/Bissonet Track: Science/Research Lunch (Last Chance to visit Exhibit Hall and Stock up on Unique Items) #8813 Galerie 4 Which Bridges to Cross and Which to Burn: Using 12:30–2:00 Transition Assessments to Plan for Adulthood Carondelet What is an appropriate Transition Assessment? Which Afternoon with Richard and Closing Keynote - Panel tools, strategies, and methods are “age appropriate”, and Discussion with Steve Silberman

41 Sessions by Track

Lifespan 1 - Birth to 5 Track Sponsored by ICDL

Autism in the Preschool Classroom: Cognitive/Language Strategies for Supporting Emotional Regulation July 15th, 2016, 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Diagnostic Disparities and Functional Challenges of African American Preschoolers with Autism Spectrum Disorder July 14th, 2016, 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM

DIR/Floortime, the iPad and Augmentative Communication: Application in Children with ASD from Birth to Five July 15th, 2016, 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM A Framework for Decreasing Evidence-Based Landscape Design: Meltdowns: The Cup Kid Sensory Play Gardens’ Value for DIRFloortime and Autism: An July 16th, 2016, 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM Children with Developmental Overview of the “D.I.R. Floor-time” Disorders Approach and the Latest Research A Teen and His OT Present: July 14th, 2016, 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM [Sponsored Session] Executive Function and Organization July 16th, 2016, 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM July 14th, 2016, 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM ExerciseBuddy, an iPad App, Teaches Individuals with Autism to Exercise Playing with Intention to Increase Anxiety Overlooked: Identification July 16th, 2016, 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM Communication [BCBA Session] and Treatment of Anxiety in Children July 16th, 2016, 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM with ASD Food Exploration and Discovery July 16th, 2016, 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM (FED) Program: A Comprehensive Sesame Street and Autism: See Approach to Addressing Complex Amazing in All Children! Autism in Your House of Worship: Feeding Challenges July 15th, 2016, 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM Cultivating a Welcoming Attitude July 14th, 2016, 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM and Meeting Needs Thomas, Twirling and Tea Parties: July 14th, 2016, 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM Grassroots Tactics and Cultural Using Play to Build Skills in Young Change: Eliminating Barriers and Children with ASD Autism is a Family Affair: Creating a Making Autism Productive in Today’s July 14th, 2016, 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM Quality Life through Positive Sup- Global Society ports and Person-Centered-Planning July 15th, 2016, 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM When ABA Is Not an Option: Other July 14th, 2016, 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM Treatments to Consider Guided Play: Smart Toys for Behavior July 14th, 2016, 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM Discover the Professional Au Pair Assessment and Intervention Program, A Childcare Solution for [Sponsored Session] Lifespan 2 - School Age Families with Children with Autism July 15th, 2016, 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM [Sponsored Session] 10 Basic Financial Steps for Special July 14th, 2016, 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM Guy Stuff - Sexuality and Relation- Needs Caregivers [Sponsored Session] ship Education for Boys with ASD July 14th, 2016, 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM July 16th, 2016, 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

42 Visit us at autism-society.org Talk with us at 1(800) 328-8476 I Hate to Write! Rescuing our The Bully Project: Using Applied Healthcare Transition: From the Peds Reluctant Writers Drama to Empower Young People on Office to Adult Care July 14th, 2016, 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM the Spectrum July 16th, 2016, 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM July 16th, 2016, 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM Inclusion Time, It’s Critical: Strategies Help... I’m overwhelmed in LIFE!... for Academic and Social Success for The Father Factor: Engaging Fathers Strategies for living with Autism All Levels of ASD and Strengthening Families July 14th, 2016, 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM July 16th, 2016, 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM July 15th, 2016, 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM Leaving the Nest, Not Flying the Learn to “See” How to Fit-in: Pro-So- Unsticking the Stuck: ASD and Men- Coop: Why Letting Go is So cial Strategies to Decrease and/or tal Health Counseling Important...and HARD! Prevent Mental Health Issues July 14th, 2016, 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM July 14th, 2016, 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM July 15th, 2016, 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM Utilizing AAC within an ABA format School and Home Working Lions, Tigers, and Bears Oh My: using LAMP: Language Acquisition Together: Preparing for Transition Autism and Cyber Safety through Motor Planning [BCBA [BCBA Session] July 15th, 2016, 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM Session] July 14th, 2016, 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM July 15th, 2016, 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM Mardi Gras and ASD: Let the Good, Strategy = Success! Approaching Sci-Fi Times Roll! Lifespan 3 - Transition Difficult Tasks with a Comprehensive July 16th, 2016, 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM Track Sponsored by and Strategic Plan! Raising Opportunities July 15th, 2016, 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM Minimizing Restraint and Seclusion: Safety You Can Count (On) “If Einstein Attended Community Teaching and Accommodating July 14th, 2016, 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM College” - Challenges and Opportu- Executive Functioning Skills Across nities for Autism Spectrum Students the Lifespan One More Therapy? Practical Ap- at Two-Year Colleges July 15th, 2016, 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM proaches of Using Clinically Proven July 14th, 2016, 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM Sensory Enrichment Therapy [Spon- sored Session] Americorps Volunteering as a Means July 15th, 2016, 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM to Acquire Soft Skills for Future Employment Performing in Musical Ensembles for July 14th, 2016, 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM Individuals with Autism July 14th, 2016, 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM Building Self-Determination: Adults With Autism Mentoring High School Siblings Speak Out: Processing Au- Students With Autism tism in the Family July 15th, 2016, 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM July 14th, 2016, 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM Effective Use of Behavior Contracts Teaching Generalization of Social to Facilitate Independence and and Communication Skills [BCBA Self-Sufficiency [BCBA Session] Session] July 16th, 2016, 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM July 15th, 2016, 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM Empowering the Emerging Self-Ad- Teaching Perspective Taking Skills to vocate: Promoting Independence and Individuals with ASD [BCBA Session] Autonomy Using the ISA Curriculum July 14th, 2016, 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM July 15th, 2016, 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM

43 Sessions by Track

The 3 R’s of Transition to Adulthood Autism Adulthood: Insights and Strat- Low Functioning, A Bad Word? Let’s for Students with Autism: Respon- egies for a Fulfilling Life Discuss the Population Typically Not sibility, Regulation, Relationships July 16th, 2016, 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM Talked About [Sponsored Session] July 15th, 2016, 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM July 16th, 2016, 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM Born Anew at 32 - A Strange Journey of Autism in Women Never Too Old for a Diagnosis The Benefits of Contingency Con- July 16th, 2016, 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM Thursday, July 14, 2016: 2:15 PM-3:30 tracting with Young Adults Transition- PM ing into Adulthood [BCBA Session] Building Blocks for the Future: An July 14th, 2016, 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM Integrated Housing System for Planning For Your Future: Self-Deter- Individuals with Autism mination and Motivation as Indicators The Pursuit of Self-Employment: July 15th, 2016, 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM for Workplace Success Feeble or Feasible? July 14th, 2016, 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM July 16th, 2016, 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM Building Family Recreational Activities Reflecting on the Journey: 20 Years Thoughtful Steps: A Practical Guide July 15th, 2016, 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM of a Parent Weekend Retreat to Transition for Students With July 15th, 2016, 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM Autism Evidence-Based Treatment for Adults July 14th, 2016, 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM on the Autism Spectrum Remo Drum Table Activities July 14th, 2016, 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM Series: The Comfort Sound Training and Managing the Neurodi- [Sponsored Session] verse Workplace: Real World Per- Finding My Voice(s): My Personal July 15th, 2016, 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM spectives Autism Journey towards Indepen- July 15th, 2016, 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM dence and Career in Voiceover Sexuality and the Spectrum: Lessons July 15th, 2016, 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM on Sex, Dating, and Love, Autism Style Transition From Educational Services July 15th, 2016, 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM to Adulthood: Setting Up Young From Inclusion to Belonging: Adults With Autism For Success A Paradigm Shift SMILE Biscotti - Daniel Jordan Fiddle July 15th, 2016, 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM July 15th, 2016, 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM Foundation Leader in Adult Autism July 15th, 2016, 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM Utilizing Appreciative Inquiry in Ignorance to Curiosity: An Analysis Transition Coaching for Adults of the Portrayal of Autism in Speaking for Ourselves: Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Entertainment and the Media. with Autism Panel Post-Secondary Education July 16th, 2016, 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM July 15th, 2016, 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM July 16th, 2016, 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM Keeping our Communities Safe and Technology As Storytelling: Using Which Bridges to Cross and Which to Sound Technology to Help Build Capacity Burn: Using Transition Assessments to July 14th, 2016, 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM and Engage a Community Plan for Adulthood July 16th, 2016, 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM July 16th, 2016, 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM Kernals of Hope - Discovering Business Ownership The Autistic Newly Weds - Navigat- Lifespan 4 - Adulthood July 15th, 2016, 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM ing a Successful Marriage! July 14th, 2016, 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM A Home for Max: One Family’s Lifespan Planning with the Autism Successful Journey to Independent Society The Best Medicine: Addressing Supported Living July 14th, 2016, 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM Nutrition Through the Acquisition of July 16th, 2016, 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM Cooking Skills July 15th, 2016, 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM

44 Visit us at autism-society.org Talk with us at 1(800) 328-8476 The Changing Communication Entitlements Vs. Eligibility As They Science/Research Needs of Aging ASD Adults: Utiliz- Relate to Lifespan Services for Those ing Technology to Bridge Ability with with ASD Assessing Autistic Communication Self-Determination July 14th, 2016, 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM with the Stimulus Control Ratio July 14th, 2016, 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM Equation [BCBA Session] Getting to Yes – Supporting Your Ad- July 15th, 2016, 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM The Wallet Card: A Way to Safe- vocacy with High Impact Strategies to ly Disclose Your Disability to Law be an Effective Advocate Creating Sensory Friendly, Inclusive Enforcement July 16th, 2016, 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM Spaces at Home, School and in the July 16th, 2016, 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM Community Health Care and Service Challenges July 14th, 2016, 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM There’s a Fine Line... (Understanding for Autistic Adults: A Call to Action Inappropriate Communication and July 14th, 2016, 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM The Importance of Citizen Science in Behaviors in Relationships) Advancing Autism Research July 16th, 2016, 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM Making Your Case - How To Effec- July 14th, 2016, 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM tively Educate Legislators and Policy Transportation and Mobility Issues Makers The Trauma Experience of Autism: for Autistic Adults and Adolescents: July 15th, 2016, 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM Treatment Implications and Methods Review of Research and Practice July 16th, 2016, 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM July 14th, 2016, 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM The Pennsylvania Autism Services, Education, Resources, and Training Treatment Models for Success: Identi- Public Policy/Advocacy Collaborative(ASERT): An Innova- fying Similarities and Differences of Track Sponsored by NYFAC tive Public-Private Partnership Model Mental Health and Autism Spectrum July 15th, 2016, 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM Diagnoses Beyond Person-First Language: July 15th, 2016, 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM Self-Advocacy and the Words We Top Five Tips for the Balancing the Use Roles of Parent & Professional Understanding Autism at the Centers July 15th, 2016, 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM July 15th, 2016, 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) July 14th, 2016, 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM

45 Sessions by Content Area

Behavior Issues and Supports Learn to “See” How to Fit-in: Pro-So- Diagnosis cial Strategies to Decrease and/or A Framework for Decreasing Melt- Prevent Mental Health Issues Diagnostic Disparities and Function- downs: The Cup Kid July 15th, 2016, 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM al Challenges of African American July 16th, 2016, 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM Preschoolers with Autism Spectrum Playing with Intention to Increase Disorder Anxiety Overlooked: Identification Communication [BCBA Session] July 14th, 2016, 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM and Treatment of Anxiety in Children July 16th, 2016, 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM with ASD Never Too Old for a Diagnosis July 16th, 2016, 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM Utilizing AAC within an ABA format July 14th, 2016, 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM using LAMP: Language Acquisition Autism in the Preschool Classroom: through Motor Planning [BCBA Treatment Models for Success: Identi- Cognitive/Language Strategies for Session] fying Similarities and Differences of Supporting Emotional Regulation July 15th, 2016, 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM Mental Health and Autism Spectrum July 15th, 2016, 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM Diagnoses Current Research July 15th, 2016, 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM Evidence-Based Treatment for Adults on the Autism Spectrum DIRFloortime and Autism: An Diet and Nutrition July 14th, 2016, 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM Overview of the “D.I.R. Floor-time” Approach and the Latest Research Food Exploration and Discovery Minimizing Restraint and Seclusion: [Sponsored Session] (FED) Program: A Comprehensive Safety You Can Count (On) July 16th, 2016, 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM Approach to Addressing Complex July 14th, 2016, 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM Feeding Challenges Evidence-Based Landscape Design: July 14th, 2016, 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM The Benefits of Contingency Con- Sensory Play Gardens’ Value for Chil- tracting with Young Adults Transition- dren with Developmental Disorders The Best Medicine: Addressing ing into Adulthood [BCBA Session] July 14th, 2016, 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM Nutrition Through the Acquisition of July 14th, 2016, 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM Cooking Skills Health Care and Service Challenges July 15th, 2016, 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM The Trauma Experience of Autism: for Autistic Adults: A Call to Action Treatment Implications and Methods July 14th, 2016, 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM Education July 16th, 2016, 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM One More Therapy? Practical Ap- “If Einstein Attended Community Communication proaches of Using Clinically Proven College” - Challenges and Opportu- Sensory Enrichment Therapy [Spon- nities for Autism Spectrum Students Assessing Autistic Communication sored Session] at Two-Year Colleges with the Stimulus Control Ratio Equa- July 15th, 2016, 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM July 14th, 2016, 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM tion [BCBA Session] July 15th, 2016, 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM The Importance of Citizen Science in Healthcare Transition: From the Peds Advancing Autism Research Office to Adult Care DIR/Floortime, the iPad and Aug- July 14th, 2016, 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM July 16th, 2016, 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM mentative Communication: Applica- tion in Children with ASD from Birth Understanding Autism at the Centers I Hate to Write! Rescuing our to Five for Disease Control and Prevention Reluctant Writers July 15th, 2016, 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM (CDC) July 14th, 2016, 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM July 14th, 2016, 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM

46 Visit us at autism-society.org Talk with us at 1(800) 328-8476 Inclusion Time, It’s Critical: Strategies Employment​ Keeping Our Communities for Academic and Social Success for Safe and Sound All Levels of ASD Americorps Volunteering as a Means July 14th, 2016, 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM July 16th, 2016, 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM to Acquire Soft Skills for Future Employment Reflecting on the Journey: 20 Years Lions, Tigers, and Bears Oh My: July 14th, 2016, 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM of a Parent Weekend Retreat Autism and Cyber Safety July 15th, 2016, 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM July 15th, 2016, 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM Kernals of Hope - Discovering Busi- ness Ownership Siblings Speak Out: Processing Au- Performing in Musical Ensembles for July 15th, 2016, 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM tism in the Family Individuals with Autism July 14th, 2016, 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM July 14th, 2016, 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM Planning For Your Future: Self-Deter- mination and Motivation as Indicators The Father Factor: Engaging Fathers Remo Drum Table Activities for Workplace Success and Strengthening Families Series: The Comfort Sound July 14th, 2016, 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM July 15th, 2016, 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM [Sponsor Session] July 15th, 2016, 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM SMILE Biscotti - Daniel Jordan Fiddle The Pennsylvania Autism Services, Foundation Leader in Adult Autism Education, Resources, and Training School and Home Working July 15th, 2016, 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM Collaborative(ASERT): An Innova- Together: Preparing for Transition tive Public-Private Partnership Model [BCBA Session] The Pursuit of Self-Employment: July 15th, 2016, 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM July 14th, 2016, 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM Feeble or Feasible? July 16th, 2016, 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM Personal Perspectives Sesame Street and Autism: See Amazing in All Children! Training and Managing the Neurodi- A Teen and His OT Present: Execu- July 15th, 2016, 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM verse Workplace: Real World Per- tive Function and Organization spectives July 14th, 2016, 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM Teaching Generalization of Social July 15th, 2016, 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM and Communication Skills [BCBA Autism Adulthood: Insights and Strat- Session] Family and Caregiver Support egies for a Fulfilling Life July 15th, 2016, 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM July 16th, 2016, 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM 10 Basic Financial Steps for Special Thoughtful Steps: A Practical Guide Needs Caregivers [Sponsor Session] Beyond Person-First Language: to Transition for Students With July 14th, 2016, 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM Self-Advocacy and the Words We Autism Use July 14th, 2016, 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM Autism in Your House of Worship: July 15th, 2016, 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM Cultivating a Welcoming Attitude Transition From Educational Services and Meeting Needs Born Anew at 32 - A Strange Journey to Adulthood: Setting Up Young July 14th, 2016, 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM of Autism in Women Adults With Autism For Success July 16th, 2016, 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM July 15th, 2016, 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM Discover the Professional Au Pair Program, A Childcare Solution for Finding My Voice(s): My Personal Which Bridges to Cross and Which to Families with Children with Autism Autism Journey towards Indepen- Burn: Using Transition Assessments to [Sponsor Session] dence and Career in Voiceover Plan for Adulthood July 14th, 2016, 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM July 15th, 2016, 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM July 16th, 2016, 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM

47 Sessions by Content Area

Grassroots Tactics and Cultural Effective Use of Behavior Contracts Utilizing Appreciative Inquiry in Change: Eliminating Barriers and to Facilitate Independence and Transition Coaching for Adults Making Autism Productive in Today’s Self-Sufficiency [BCBA Session] with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Global Society July 16th, 2016, 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM Post-Secondary Education July 15th, 2016, 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM July 16th, 2016, 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM Empowering the Emerging Self-Ad- Help... I’m overwhelmed in LIFE!... vocate: Promoting Independence and Sensory Processing Strategies for living with Autism Autonomy Using the ISA Curriculum July 14th, 2016, 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM July 15th, 2016, 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM Creating Sensory Friendly, Inclusive Spaces at Home, School and in the Ignorance to Curiosity: An Analysis of From Inclusion to Belonging: Community the Portrayal of Autism in Entertain- A Paradigm Shift July 14th, 2016, 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM ment and the Media. July 15th, 2016, 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM July 15th, 2016, 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM Mardi Gras and ASD: Let the Good, Leaving the Nest, Not Flying the Sci-Fi Times Roll! Speaking for Ourselves: Individuals Coop: Why Letting Go is So July 16th, 2016, 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM with Autism Panel. Important...and HARD! July 15th, 2016, 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM July 14th, 2016, 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM Social Skill

Strategy = Success! Approaching Sexuality and the Spectrum: Building Family Recreational Activi- Difficult Tasks with a Comprehensive Lessons on Sex, Dating, and Love, ties and Strategic Plan! Autism Style July 15th, 2016, 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM July 15th, 2016, 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM July 15th, 2016, 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM Guy Stuff - Sexuality and Relation- Top Five Tips for the Balancing the Teaching and Accommodating ship Education for Boys with ASD Roles of Parent & Professional Executive Functioning Skills Across July 16th, 2016, 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM July 15th, 2016, 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM the Lifespan July 15th, 2016, 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM Teaching Perspective Taking Skills to Residential​ Individuals with ASD [BCBA Session] The 3 R’s of Transition to Adulthood July 14th, 2016, 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM A Home for Max: One Family’s for Students with Autism: Respon- Successful Journey to Independent sibility, Regulation, Relationships The Bully Project: Using Applied Supported Living [Sponsored Session] Drama to Empower Young People on July 16th, 2016, 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM July 16th, 2016, 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM the Spectrum July 16th, 2016, 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM Self-Determination and The Changing Communication Independence Needs of Aging ASD Adults: Utiliz- There’s a Fine Line... (Understanding ing Technology to Bridge Ability with Inappropriate Communication and Building Blocks for the Future: An Self-Determination Behaviors in Relationships) Integrated Housing System for Indi- July 14th, 2016, 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM July 16th, 2016, 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM viduals with Autism July 15th, 2016, 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM The Wallet Card: A Way to Safe- Thomas, Twirling and Tea Parties: ly Disclose Your Disability to Law Using Play to Build Skills in Young Building Self-Determination: Adults Enforcement Children with ASD With Autism Mentoring High School July 16th, 2016, 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM July 14th, 2016, 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM Students With Autism July 15th, 2016, 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM

48 Visit us at autism-society.org Talk with us at 1(800) 328-8476 Unsticking the Stuck: ASD and Men- tal Health Counseling July 14th, 2016, 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM

Technology

ExerciseBuddy, an iPad App, Teaches Individuals with Autism to Exercise July 16th, 2016, 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Guided Play: Smart Toys for Behavior Assessment and Intervention [Spon- sor Session] July 15th, 2016, 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM

Technology As Storytelling: Using Technology to Help Build Capacity and Engage a Community July 16th, 2016, 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM

​Long Term Services and Support​

Entitlements Vs. Eligibility As They Relate to Lifespan Services for Those with ASD July 14th, 2016, 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM

Lifespan Planning with the Autism Society July 14th, 2016, 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM

Low Functioning, A Bad Word? Let’s Discuss the Population Typically Not Talked About July 15th, 2016, 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM National Advocacy Making Your Case - How To Effec- tively Educate Legislators and Policy Transportation and Mobility Issues Getting to Yes – Supporting Your Ad- Makers for Autistic Adults and Adolescents: vocacy with High Impact Strategies to July 15th, 2016, 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM Review of Research and Practice be an Effective Advocate July 14th, 2016, 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM July 16th, 2016, 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM The Autistic Newly Weds - Navigat- ing a Successful Marriage! When ABA Is Not an Option: Other July 14th, 2016, 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM Treatments to Consider July 14th, 2016, 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM

49 Exhibitors & Floor Plan For More Information on 3D-PT Autism BrainNet Booth 118 Booth 200 Exhibitors, Please Visit 14906 East Columbia Drive MIND Institute UC Davis the Conference App Aurora, CO 80014 2825 50th Street Phone: 720-244-9741 Sacramento, CA 95817 E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 877-333-0999 www.3dpt.club E-mail: [email protected] www.takesbrains.org A.P.EX. PROaupair Booth 208 Autism FYI Organization 806 E. Avenue Pico, Suite I-270 Booth 108 Caudill Seed Company LLC San Clemente, CA 92673 7507 Old Chapel Drive Booth 107 Phone: 844-787-6566 Bowie, MD 20715-6011 1402 W Main ST E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 3013671042 Suite 5 www.proaupair.com/autism Fax: 301-805-9417 Louisville, KY 40203-1328 E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 502-271-7181 AAPC Publishing autismfyi.org E-mail: [email protected] Booth 204, 206 11209 Strang Line Road Behavior Analysis Online Center for Autism and Related Lenexa, KS 66215 University of North Texas Disorders (CARD) Phone: 913-897-1004 Booth 316 Booth 404 Fax: 913-871-7787 1155 Union Circle, 310919 21600 Oxnard Street E-mail: [email protected] Denton, TX 76203 Suite 1800 www.aapcpublishing.net Phone: 9407355271 Woodland Hills, CA 91367 E-mail: [email protected] Phone: (855) 345-2273 Anderson Center for Autism bao.unt.edu E-mail: [email protected] Booth 122 www.centerforautism.com 4885 Route 9 Bobo Books PO Box 367 Booth T4 College Living Experience Staatsburg, NY 12580 18 Elmswell Court Booth 120 Phone: 845-889-9534 Jackson, NJ 08527 401 North Washington Street, Suite Fax: 845-889-9834 Phone: 8482480899 420 E-mail: admissions@acenterforautism. E-mail: bobobookpublishers@gmail. Rockville, MD 20850 org com Phone: 8004865058 www.andersoncenterforautism.org www.theainautismstandsforawesome. Fax: 866-653-8118 com E-mail: [email protected] AngelSense Inc. http://experiencecle.com/ Booth 322 CARF International 30 Chapin Road, Unit 1201 Booth 111 Designs By Siri Pine Brook, NJ 07058 6951 East Southpoint Road Booth T2 Phone: 203-962-1220 Tucson, AZ 85756 1842 Loyola Drive E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 5203251044 Burlingame, CA 94010 https://www.angelsense.com/ Fax: 5203181129 Phone: 650-219-6069 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] www.carf.org www.DesignsBySiri.com

50 Visit us at autism-society.org Talk with us at 1(800) 328-8476 Marriott Hotel Grand Ballroom — 3rd Floor

Diego Raf Diaz Florida Institute of Technology Global Autism Consulting Booth 103 Booth 205 Organization 161 Halston Parkway 150 West University Boulevard Booth 304 East Amherst, NY 14051 Melbourne, FL 32901 8730 Chisholm Road Phone: 1-716-689-3846 Phone: 3216748382 Pensacola, FL 32514 Fax: 1-716-689-3846 Fax: 3216747050 Phone: 8502552982 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] fit.edu/continuing-ed www.globalautismconsulting- Disability Independence Group, organization.org Inc. Fujitsu Laboratories of America Booth 117 Booth 300 Good Friend, Inc. 2990 SW 35th Avenue 1240 East Arques Avenue, M/S 345 Booth 110 Miami, FL 33133 Sunnyvale, CA 94085 407 North Grand Avenue Phone: 305-669-2822 Phone: (408) 530-4500 Waukesha, WI 53186 Fax: 305-441-4181 E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 414-510-0385 E-mail: [email protected] http://www.fujitsu.com/us/about/ Fax: 262-436-2101 www.justdigit.org businesspolicy/tech/rd/ E-mail: [email protected] goodfriendinc.com Fidget Club Future Horizons, Inc Booth 104 Booth 406 Handwriting Repair/Handwriting 244 Riverside Drive 721 West Abram Street That Works New York, NY 10025 Arlington, TX 76013 Booth 105 Phone: 516-286-3507 Phone: 817-277-0727 165 North Allen Street, First Floor E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 817-277-2270 Albany, NY 12206-1706 www.fidgetclub.com E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 518-482-6763 www.fhautism.com E-mail: [email protected] www.HandwritingThatWorks.com

51 Exhibitors

Homeland Security Investigations Kennedy Krieger Institute, MERISTEM Booth 119 Center for Autism and Related Booth 320 DHS-ICE-Cyber Crimes Center (C3) Disorders 9200 Fair Oaks Blvd. 11320 Random Hills Road – Suite 400 Booth 308 Fair Oaks , CA 95628 Fairfax, VA 22030 3901 Greenspring Avenue Phone: 916-827-5257 Phone: 703-293-9385 Baltimore, MD 21211 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]. Phone: 443-923-7680 www.meristem.pro gov E-mail: [email protected] https://www.ice.gov/cyber-crimes CARD.KennedyKrieger.org Michael Tolleson Booth 325 HUGGMEE CHAIR CO., LLC LIFE University/NeuroLIFE 4508 Auburn Way North, Suite #E Booth 114 Institute Auburn, WA 98002 4035 East San Miguel Avenue Booth 100 Phone: 206-679-6158 Phoenix, AZ 85018 1415 Barclay Circle E-mail: Michaeltollesonartist@gmail. Phone: (602) 373-7813 Marietta, GA 30060 com E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 770.426.2829 www.MichaelTolleson.org www.huggmee.com E-mail: [email protected] http://www.neurolifeinstitute.com/ Multi-Tech International Corp ICDL - DIRFloortime Booth 220 Booth 202 MassMutual Financial Group 2840 South Jones Boulevard, Suite 2 4938 Hampden Lane, Suite 800 Booth 314 Las Vegas, NV 89146 Bethesda, MD 20814 300 Davidson Avenue Phone: 702-854-9750 Phone: 301-656-2667 Somerset, NJ 08873 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 732-893-3284 http://newmultitech.com/kids/ http://www.icdl.com E-mail: [email protected] National Total Care Services, LLC Institute for Behavioral Training MEDomics, LLC Booth 126 Booth 313 Booth 402 115 Marcon Drive 103 Elford Court 426 North San Gabriel Avenue Lafayette, LA 70507 Spartanburg, SC 29306 Azusa, CA 91702 Phone: 337-291-9919 Phone: 8587682468 Phone: 6268043646 Fax: 337-291-9920 E-mail: cecilia@ibehavioraltraining. Fax: 6268043646 E-mail: [email protected] com E-mail: [email protected] www.nationaltotalcare.com www.medomics.com Jessica Kingsley Publishers Nova Southeastern University Booth 215 Mendability Booth 124 400 Market Street, Suite 400 Booth 211 3301 College Ave Philadelphia, PA 19106 915 S 500 E, Suite 101 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314 Phone: 215-922-1161 American Fork, UT 84003 Phone: 954-262-5702 Fax: 215-922-1474 Phone: 8016926830 Fax: 954-262-5702 E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 877-203-9431 E-mail: [email protected] www.jkp.com/usa E-mail: [email protected] www.nova.edu mendability.com

52 Visit us at autism-society.org Talk with us at 1(800) 328-8476 Pathfinder Health Innovations Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd Sesame Street Workshop Booth 219 Booth 307 Booth 210 7171 West 95th Street, Suite 150 1050 Caribbean Way 1900 Broadway Overland Park, KS 66212 Miami, FL 33132 New York, NY 10023 Phone: 877-9-PATHFINDER Phone: 305-539-6000 www.sesamestreet.org/autism E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 954-628-9622 http://pathfinderhi.com/ E-mail: [email protected] Simons Foundation Autism http://www.rclcorporate.com/ Research Initiative (SFARI) Purposeful Architecture Booth 310 Booth 201 Saltillo Corporation 160 Fifth Avenue One Melvin Avenue Booth 207 New York, NY 10010 Annapolis, MD 21401 2143 Township Road 112 Phone: 6466540066 Phone: 410-990-1700 Millersburg, OH 44654 E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 410-990-1704 Phone: 877-397-0178 https://sparkforautism.org E-mail: info@purposefulsarchitecture. Fax: 330-674-6726 com E-mail: [email protected] Skills for Success, LLC, Developer www.purposefularchitecture.com www.saltillo.com of Fearless Fire Drills Booth T6 Q3 Enterprises LLC See Beneath, Inc. 1985 Rocky Brook Drive Booth 203 Booth 112 Birmingham, AL 35243 5822 SW Sheridan Court 1461 Rancho Encinitas Drive Phone: 205-527-9149 Portland, OR 97221 Encinitas, CA 92024 E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 844-TWIDDLE (844-894- Phone: (858) 504-8443 www.fearlessfiredrills.com 3353) Fax: (858) 756-8441 Fax: 503-206-4576 E-mail: [email protected] Skyhorse Publishing E-mail: [email protected] http://www.aikoandegor.org/ Booth 318 www.4twiddles.com 307 West 36th Street, Floor 11 Senseez Pillows New York, NY 10018 QBS, Inc. Booth 102 Phone: 7704023366 Booth 109 6856 Ashkelon Fax: 2126436819 49 Plain Street, Suite 200 Montreal, QC H4W 3E4 E-mail: jfaulkner@skyhorsepublishing. North Attleboro, MA 02760 Canada com Phone: 508-630-6370 Phone: 514-983-9600 http://skyhorsepublishing.com/ E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 514 983 9600 www.qbscompanies.com E-mail: [email protected] Special Needs Toys www.senseez.com Booth 309 Remo, Inc. 4537 Gibsonia Road Booth 209 Sequel Youth and Family Services Gibsonia, PA 15044 28101 Industry Drive Booth 101 Phone: 800-467-6222 Valencia, CA 91355 1131 Eagletree Lane Fax: 724-444-6411 Phone: 6612945600 Huntsville, AL 86301 E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 6672945700 Phone: 3126234090 www.specialneedstoys.com/usa E-mail: corporatecommunications@ E-mail: tom.delehanty@ remo.com sequelyouthservices.com www.remo.com sequelyouthservices.com

53 Exhibitors

Stewart Home & School The Shape of Behavior Wearable Therapeutics Inc. Booth 405 Booth 214 Booth 223 4200 Lawrenceburg Road 12941 North Freeway, Suite 750 320-887 Great Northern Way Frankfort, KY 40601 Houston, TX 77060 Vancouver, BC V5T 4T5 Phone: 502-227-4821 Phone: 8323552655 Canada Fax: 502-227-3013 E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 8665304440 E-mail: ssellwood-davis@ Www.Shapeofbehavior.Com Fax: 8665304440 stewarthome.com E-mail: [email protected] www.stewarthome.com Transitions www.snugvest.com Booth 400 Strider Sports International 2736 State Highway 30 Zyrobotics Booth 115 Gloversville, NY 12078 Booth 106 2221 North Plaza Phone: 518-661-6617 3522 Ashford Dunwoody Boulevard, Rapid City, SD 57702 Fax: 518-661-6697 Suite 105 Phone: 605-342-0266 E-mail: [email protected] Atlanta, GA 30319 Fax: 605-342-0619 www.transitionsusa.org Phone: 678-952-9976 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] www.striderbikes.com Ukeru Systems (a division of http://zyrobotics.com/ Grafton The Art of Autism Integrated Health Network) Booth T1 Booth 225 2832 Live Oak Lane P. O. Box 2500 Fallbrook, CA 92028 Winchester, VA 22604 For More Phone: 760-723-2259 Phone: 540-542-0200 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Information on www.the-art-of-autism.com www.ukerusystems.com Speakers, Please Visit the Conference App The Autism Channel Booth 216 5401 North Haverhill, Stage 119 West Palm Beach, FL 33407 Phone: 1-855 882-8847 Fax: 1-855 882-8847 E-mail: Producers@ TheAutismChannel.tv http://TheAutismChannel.tv

The Center for AAC and Autism Booth 302 PO Box 1317 Wooster, OH 44691 Phone: 8669981726 Fax: 3302634829 E-mail: [email protected] aacandautism.com

54 Visit us at autism-society.org Talk with us at 1(800) 328-8476 Product Directory

Communication and Learning Educational and Treatment Higher Education Research Centers Products Materials Behavior Analysis Online 3D-PT 118 3D-PT 118 University Of North Texas 316 AAPC Publishing 204, 206 A.P.EX. Proaupair 208 Florida Institute of Angelsense Inc. 322 AAPC Publishing 204, 206 Technology 205 Behavior Analysis Online Autism Brainnet 200 Simons Foundation Autism University Of North Texas 316 Behavior Analysis Online Research Initiative (SFARI) 310 Bobo Books T4 University Of North Texas 316 Diego Raf Diaz 103 Global Autism Consulting Insurance/Family Planning Disability Independence Organization 304 Center for Autism And Group, Inc. 117 Handwriting Repair/ Related Disorders (CARD) 404 Handwriting Repair/Handwriting Handwriting That Works 105 Mass Mutual Financial Group 314 That Works 105 ICDL - Dirfloortime 202 Institute for Behavioral The Art of Autism T1 Pharmaceuticals and Nutriceuticals Training 313 Transitions 400 Caudill Seed Company LLC 107 Multi-Tech International Corp 220 Ukeru Systems (A Division See Beneath, Inc. 112 of Grafton Integrated Medical/Healthcare Strider Sports International 115 Health Network) 225 Autism Brainnet 200 The Art of Autism T1 CARF International 111 The Center for AAC and Educational Software Center for Autism And Autism 302 Behavior Analysis Online Related Disorders (CARD) 404 Zyrobotics 106 University Of North Texas 316 Global Autism Consulting Fujitsu Laboratories of Organization 304 Computer Software and Hardware America 300 Kennedy Krieger Institute, Angelsense Inc. 322 Handwriting Repair/ Center For Autism And Fujitsu Laboratories of Handwriting That Works 105 Related Disorders 308 America 300 Institute for Behavioral National Total Care Pathfinder Health Innovations 219 Training 313 Services, LLC 126 See Beneath, Inc. 112 Fundraising/Marketing Assistance Publishing Dietary Meal Plans/Specialty Foods 3D-PT 118 AAPC Publishing 204, 206 Caudill Seed Company LLC 107 Designs by Siri T2 Bobo Books T4 Diego Raf Diaz 103 Handwriting Repair/ Developmental Centers and Handwriting That Works 105 Schools Specializing In Autism Games and Toys For Children Jessica Kingsley Publishers 215 A.P.EX. Proaupair 208 With Special Needs Skyhorse Publishing 318 Anderson Center for Autism 122 3D-PT 118 Center for Autism and Related Fujitsu Laboratories Of Speech and Hearing Devices Disorders (CARD) 404 America 300 3D-PT 118 Kennedy Krieger Institute, Q3 Enterprises LLC 203 Saltillo Corporation 207 Center For Autism And See Beneath, Inc. 112 The Center For AAC Related Disorders 308 Senseez Pillows 102 And Autism 302 Stewart Home & School 405 Strider Sports International 115 Transitions 400 Zyrobotics 106

Gluten Free/Casein Free Foods Caudill Seed Company LLC 107

55 47th Autism Society National Conference and Exposition

NEW ORLEANS, LA | JULY 13–16, 2016 Certificate of Attendance

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