Saturday May 23, 2009

#7 Business Meeting

5/23/2009

8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Estrella, Sheraton

Closed Meeting: Special Interest Group Leadership Training

Chair: William L. Heward (The Ohio State University)

Purpose: Representatives of ABAI’s Special Interest Groups will participate in training in support of legislative advocacy at the state level. This two-hour development seminar evolved at the request of SIG leadership. Topics to be addressed include uilding strong SIGs: Strategies for organizational development; engaging in legislative advocacy: How to support the field, practitioners, and consumers; licensing of behavior analysts: Issues at the (U.S.) state level and credentialing in countries other than the U.S.; and working

together: collaborative opportunities among SIGs and communication strategies for organizational improvement. This event is closed; attendance is by invitation only.

#103 Business Meeting

5/23/2009

7:30 p.m. – 8:20 p.m.

North 224 A

ABAI Governmental Affairs Committee

Chair: Michael F. Dorsey (The Vinfen Corporation and Endicott College)

Purpose: An open meeting of the Governmental Affairs Committee to update ABAI members on the legislative agenda for ABAI for the coming year.

#104 Business Meeting

5/23/2009

7:30 p.m. – 8:20 p.m.

North 226 C

Practitioner Issues in Behavior Analysis Special Interest Group

Chair: Michael Weinberg (Orlando Behavior Health Services, LLC)

Purpose: The purpose of this meeting is to discuss business and review actions, as well as future directions, of the Practitioner Issues in Behavior Analysis SIG. The officers will discuss activities and progress made during the past year and make proposals for actions for the coming year as well as discuss need for re-electing officers.

 

Sunday May 24

#169 Symposium

5/24/2009

9:00 a.m. - 10:20 a.m.

North 122 BC

EDC/VRB; Service Delivery

Evidence-Based, Empirically Supported, Best Practice: What Does It All Mean?

Chair: Ronnie Detrich (Wing Institute)

Discussant: Janet S. Twyman (Headsprout)

#213 Tutorial

5/24/2009

11:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.

West 301 CD

OTH; Service Delivery

Bringing Behavior Analysis into the Mainstream through the Private Sector

Chair: William L. Palya (Jacksonville State University)

#228 Symposium

5/24/2009

1:30 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.

North 124 A

AUT/N/A; Service Delivery

Considerations in Starting an ABA Autism Service

Chair: Amanda Adams (California State University, Fresno)

Discussant: Marianne L. Jackson (California State Unversity, Fresno)

Community Partnerships and Funding: Being Effective and Timely. CHRISTINA SEXTON (UNR), Ashley Greenwald (University of Nevada, Reno), Marianne L. Jackson (California State Unversity, Fresno), Melissa Nosik (TEAM Centers), Holly Seniuk (University Nevada Reno), Christy Walsh (UNR), Chelsea Wilhite (UNR), W. Larry Williams (University of Nevada, Reno)

KIMBERLY NIX BERENS (Center for Advanced Learning, Inc.)

A Service Delivery Model for Families in Areas with Few or No In-Home Intensive Services. HOLLY SENIUK (University Nevada Reno), Lavonne Brooks (UNR), Ashley Greenwald (University of Nevada, Reno), Marianne L. Jackson (California State Unversity, Fresno), Melissa Nosik (TEAM Centers), Christina Sexton (UNR), Christy Walsh (UNR), Chelsea Wilhite (California State University, Fresno)

Beginning a Center-Based Autism Program. AMANDA ADAMS (California State University, Fresno)

#231 Paper Session

5/24/2009

1:30 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.

North 227 A

AUT

Unique Challenges in Providing Behavioral Services

Chair: Molly Ola Pinney (Global Autism Project & Columbia University)

Staff Training In An International Environment: Teaching Discrete Trial Methodologies In West Africa. (Applied Behavior Analysis) MOLLY OLA PINNEY (Global Autism Project & Columbia University), Ann Brigid Beirne (YAI-NYL Lifestart / Global Autism Project)

Establishing an Undergraduate College-Student Internship Program; A Partnership between an Applied Center-Based Behavioral Education Program for Individuals with Autism and a Higher Education Institution. (Applied Behavior Analysis) KRISTINE TURKO (Mount Union College) , Jocelyn Eskenazi (The Cleveland Clinic Center for Autism)

Behavior Analytic Services for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Saudi Arabia. (Service Delivery) SUSAN AINSLEIGH (Dar Al-Hekma College)

#247 Symposium

5/24/2009

1:30 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.

North 121 BC

EDC/AUT; Service Delivery

Ontario’s School Support Program: A service Model for Training Educators Supporting Students with ASD

Chair: Catherine Chabot (ErinoakKids)

The Evolution of a Provincially Funded Program to Support Students with ASD. SCOTT BARK (Kinark Child and Family Services)

Many Keys for a Single Lock: Meeting the Needs of Educators across Diverse School Boards. CATHERINE CHABOT (ErinoakKids)

From Theory to Practice: Effective Mmeans of Training Educators in ABA. SUE JOHNSON (Thames Valley Children's Centre), Sheila G. Case (Thames Valley Childrens Centre)

Lesson Learned: Working Towards More Effective Service Delivery Models to Support Educators GERALD R. BERNICKY (Surrey Place Centre)

#249 Symposium

5/24/2009

1:30 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.

North 221 C

OBM/DDA; Service Delivery

Applications of Organizational Behavior Management Techniques with Staff in Human Service Settings

Chair: Timothy M. Weil (University of South Florida)

An Evaluation of the Consultant Workshop Model in a Human Service Setting. NICOLE E. GRAVINA (Roosevelt University), John Austin (Western Michigan University), Anne Cummings (Kinark Child and Family Services), Sarah Kupferschmidt (Kinark Child and Family Services)

#252 Panel Discussion

5/24/2009

1:30 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.

North 129 B

TBA/CSE; Theory

The Survival of Behavior Analysis: Disseminating It and Protecting It from Threats

Chair: Melissa Nosik (University of Nevada-Reno)

A. CHARLES CATANIA (University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC))

STEPHEN RAY FLORA (Youngstown State University)

JOSH PRITCHARD (University of Nevada, Reno)

KAROLA DILLENBURGER (The Queen's University, Belfast, Northern Ireland)

#253 Panel Discussion

5/24/2009

1:30 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.

North 132 A

TPC/Theory

Professional Development Series: Future Perspectives of Behavior Analysis

Chair: Timothy C. Fuller (Washoe County School District)

PATRICK C. FRIMAN (Father Flanagan's Girls and Boys Town)

DAVID C. PALMER (Smith College)

ALAN D. POLING (Western Michigan University)

#264 Paper Session

5/24/2009

3:00 p.m. - 3:50 p.m.

North 221 C

OBM

Performance Management in Human Service Settings

Chair: Thomas G. Szabo (University of Nevada, Reno)

Improving Performance in Special Education Services: Effects of In-Service Training, Verbal Behavior, and Practice Opportunities. (Applied Behavior Analysis) GILIAN V. CUNNINGHAM (Temple University/BCIU #22), Donald A. Hantula (Temple University)

Technical Evaluation of the Service Review Model with Performance Scorecards. (Service Delivery) THOMAS G. SZABO (University of Nevada, Reno), W. Larry Williams (University of Nevada, Reno), Donny Newsome (University of Nevada-Reno), Sharlet D. Butterfield (University of Nevada, Reno)

#288 Special Event

5/24/2009

4:00 p.m. - 5:20 p.m.

North 120 D

AUT

Legal Reform and Autism: How to Shape Public Policy

Chair: Jonathan J. Tarbox (Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc.)

LORRI UNUMB (Senior Policy Advisor and Counsel, Autism Speaks)

Abstract: It is clear that Autism Speaks and ABAI have much in common in working together to ensure that all children diagnosed with autism are provided appropriate services and that the insurance mandate bills, both at the state and federal levels, are passed. She will provide a clear picture of the state of the situation, as well as advocacy efforts that we behavior analysts can engage in to help this effort.

#307 Paper Session

5/24/2009

5:00 p.m.- 5:20 p.m.

North 222 C

CBM

Medication Mania

Chair: W. Joseph Wyatt (Marshall University)

Medication Mania: A Look at Our National Love Affair with Psychotropic Medications. Implications for Behavioral Practice. (Service Delivery) W. JOSEPH WYATT (Marshall University)

#327 Business Meeting

5/24/2009

7:00 p.m. - 7:50 p.m.

North 121 BC

Practice Board

Chair: Linda J. Parrott Hayes (University of Nevada, Reno)

Purpose: Open to members for discussion of Practice needs.

 

Monday May 25

#345 Special Event

5/25/2009

8:00 a.m. - 8:50 a.m.

North 122 BC

ABAI Business Meeting

Chair: William L. Heward (ABAI President)

Marc N. Branch (Publications Board Coordinator)

Timothy D. Hackenberg (Science Board Coordinator)

Linda J. Parrott Hayes (Practice Board Coordinator)

Philip N. Hineline (Membership Board Coordinator)

Ramona Houmanfar (Senior Program Co-Chair)

Maria E. Malott (Chief Exective Officer)

Charles Merbitz (Education Board Coordinator)

Raymond G. Miltenberger (Program Board Coordinator)

Pamela G. Osnes (Affiliated Chapters Board Coordinator)

Abstract: This event is the business meeting to the ABAI; where the President, Chief Executive Officer and Board Coordinators provide an update about current developments.

#369 Panel Discussion

5/25/2009

9:00 a.m. - 10:20 a.m.

North 122 A

EDC/CSE; Applied Behavior Analysis

BACB CE Offered. CE Instructor: Dan Hursh, Ph.D., BCBA

Sustaining the Impact of ABA Programs

Chair: Dan Hursh (West Virginia University)

VICCI TUCCI (Tucci Learning Solutions, Inc.)

L. KEITH MILLER (University of Kansas)

RICHARD E. LAITINEN (Tucci Learning Solutions, Inc.)

DAN HURSH (West Virginia University)

#385 International Paper Session

5/25/2009

10:30 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.

North 227 A

AUT

Measuring Outcomes for Children with ASDs

Chair: Daniela Fazzio (University of Manitoba and St. Amant)

Home-Based Early Intervention: Public Service Outcomes of the St. Amant ABA Program in Manitoba, Canada. (Applied Behavior Analysis) DANIELA FAZZIO (St. Amant and St. Amant Research Centre), Angela Cornick (St. Amant, Canada), Carly E. Thiessen (University of Manitoba/St. Amant Research Centre), Dickie C. T. Yu (St. Amant Research Centre and The University of Manitoba)

Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention: Results of a Survey of Parents with Home-Based Programs. (Service Delivery) JACK SCOTT (Florida Atlantic University), Kyle Bennett (Florida Atlantic University), Bairbre Flood (Florida Atlantic University), Melody Wright Left (Florida Atlantic University)

Meaningful Measurement - A Quest for Meaningful School Inclusion Data. (Service Delivery) KRISTA SMABY (Las Lomitas Elementary School District)

A Comparison of Language and Social Skills Acquisition Rates for Autistic Children in an EIBI Program with 20 vs 40 hours Per Week of Training. (Applied Behavior Analysis) RITA CHANDLER (University of Central Oklahoma), Mary Sweet-Darter (University of Central Oklahoma), Thomas E. Evans (DHS/DDSD), Charolette J. Harper (State of Oklahoma DDSD), Angela Butler (University of Central Oklahoma), Linda Isaak (University of Oklahoma), Brian Mangus (University of Central Oklahoma), Annie Torossian (Easter Seals)

#440 International Symposium

5/25/2009

1:30 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.

North 122 BC

EDC/CSE; Applied Behavior Analysis

Recent Developments in Evidence-based Practice and Their Relevance for the Field of Applied Behavior Analysis

Chair: Oliver Wendt (Purdue University)

The Campbell Collaboration (C2): Bridging the Research-Practice Gap. CHAD NYE (University of Central Florida)

Producing Systematic Reviews of Single-subject Research Through C2. OLIVER WENDT (Purdue University)

The Role of Evidence-Based Journals as Evidence-Based Information Sources. RALF SCHLOSSER (Northeastern University)

Translating Research to Practice through Evidence-Based Practice Journals in Education. MARK D. SHRIVER (Munroe-Meyer Institute)

#441 Symposium

5/25/2009

1:30 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.

North 221 AB

OBM/AUT; Service Delivery

BACB CE Offered. CE Instructor: Gordon A. Defalco, Ph.D., BCBA

Quality Assurance Systems: Using OBM to Monitor Critical Clinical Service Delivery Components of ABA Programs

Chair: Gordon A. DeFalco (Evergreen Center)

Discussant: Robert F. Littleton, Jr (Evergreen Center)

A Comparison of Web-Based Versus Live Training on Staff Skill Acquisition. DIANA LOUISE FISHBACK (Evergreen Center), Gordon A. DeFalco (Evergreen Center)

Increasing Submission of Graphical Data for Home Based Autism Services. STEVEN WOOLF (BEACON Services), Robert F. Littleton, Jr (Evergreen Center)

Effects of a Supervision Monitoring System on Written Supervisory Feedback. ANN FILER (BEACON Services), Robert K. Ross (BEACON Services), Robert F. Littleton, Jr (Evergreen Center)

#443 Symposium

5/25/2009

1:30 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.

North 129 B

TBA/AUT; Applied Behavior Analysis

BACB CE Offered. CE Instructor: Rachel S. F. Tarbox, Ph.D., BCBA

Current Issues in Graduate Training in Behavior Analysis

Chair: Jonathan J. Tarbox (Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc.)

The Graduate Training Crisis in Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis. JONATHAN J. TARBOX (Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc.)

Current Issues Associated with Graduate Training in Applied Behavior Analysis. ELLIE KAZEMI (California State University, Northridge)

Challenges and Opportunities for Graduate Training in ABA in Ireland. KRISTEN A. MAGLIERI (Trinity College Dublin), Rita Honan (Trinity College Dublin), Maeve Bracken (Trinity College Dublin), Claire E. McDowell (University of Ulster), Sinead Smyth (University of Ulster, Coleraine)

Is Graduate Training in Applied Behavior Analysis Possible for Individuals Who Work Full-time? RACHEL S. F. TARBOX (Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles), Michele Nealon-Woods (The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles)

#471 Symposium

5/25/2009

3:30 p.m. - 4:50 p.m.

North 124 A

AUT/VRB; Service Delivery

BACB CE Offered. CE Instructor: Michael Miklos, M.S., BCBA

Practice-Based Evidence in Public Education: Ssystematic On-site Consultation and Special Education for Students with Autism.

Chair: Michael Miklos (Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Net)

Getting the Analysis in Public Special Education Through Single-Subject Case Study Requirements. MICHAEL MIKLOS (Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Net)

Systematic Feedback and Procedural Descriptions of Consultation Outcomes: the Value of Written Consultation Reports in Relation to Student Outcomes. AMIRIS DIPUGLIA (PaTTAN/ PA Verbal Behavior Project)

Formal Site Review of Classroom Implementation and its Relation to Planning Instructional Delivery: Does Telling Them What They Do Lead to Changes in What They Do? DEBRA NAMEY (Pa Verbal Behavior Project)

Integration of Manualization and Direct Feedback Processes for Training Intensive Teaching of the Verbal Operants. MARY L. BARBERA (PA Verbal Behavior Project)

#482 Panel Discussion

5/25/2009

4:00 p.m. - 4:50 p.m.

North 120 D

OTH/CSE; Service Delivery

BACB CE Offered. CE Instructor: Michael Weinberg, Ph.D., BCBA

Licensing of Behavior Analysis: Protecting the Profession and the Public

Chair: Michael Weinberg (Orlando Behavior Health Services, LLC)

MICHAEL F. DORSEY (The Vinfen Corporation and Endicott College)

THOMAS L. ZANE (Sage Colleges)

MICHAEL WEINBERG (Orlando Behavior Health Services, LLC)

Abstract: Panelists in this presentation will discuss future directions for the field with regard to licensure of behavior analysts. The panel will discuss why the time has come in the evolution of the field to pursue licensure as the next step in the process. An examination and discussion of legal and ethical issues will be presented along with how to pursue proposing and passing licensure legislation, how licensure ensures protection of the public, and requirements and standards being proposed for becoming licensed as a behavior analyst. The presentation will include activities to date by the Practice Board to achieve licensure status, as well as discuss ways to achieve third party payment for behavior analysis services.

#486 Special Event

5/25/2009

5:00 p.m. - 5:50 p.m.

West 301 CD

Presidential Address

Chair: William L. Heward (Ohio State University)

Why Are We Not Acting to Save Lives? RAYMOND G. MILTENBERGER (University of South Florida)

#497 Business Meeting

5/25/2009

7:30 p.m. - 8:20 p.m.

North 124 A

Behavior Analyst Certification Board: Status and New Developments

Chair: Gerald L. Shook (Behavior Analyst Certification Board)

Purpose: The meeting will address important developments within the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) relating to growth and changes in the BACB. Topics will include: continuing education and recertification ethics and professional requirements, disciplinary standards for BACB certificants, and online certification management. The presentation also will focus on future goals and actions of the BACB.

#500 Business Meeting

5/25/2009

7:30 p.m. - 8:20 p.m.

North 129 A

Dissemination of Behavior Analysis Special Interest Group

Chair: Josh Pritchard (University of Nevada, Reno)

 

Tuesday May 26

#505 Business Meeting

5/26/2009

7:00 a.m. – 7:50 a.m.

North 132 A

Behavior Analysis in Practice

Chair: Dorothea C. Lerman (University of Houston-Clear Lake)

Purpose: Annual meeting of Behavior Analysis in Practice, a new practitioner-oriented journal published by ABAI. Board members will discuss the progress of the new journal and plans for upcoming issues.

#523 International Panel Discussion

5/26/2009

9:00 a.m. - 10:20 a.m.

North 122 BC

EDC; Service Delivery

BACB CE Offered. CE Instructor: Erick Dubuque, M.A., BCBA

Professional Development Series: Aspects of Being a BCBA

Chair: Erick M. Dubuque (University of Nevada, Reno)

JOSE A. MARTINEZ-DIAZ (Florida Institute of Technology & ABA Tech)

CHRISTINE L. RATCLIFF (BACB)

ALICIA N. MACALEESE (University of Nevada, Reno)

MELISSA NOSIK (TEAM Centers)

Abstract: As our field continues to grow and expand into many more applied areas, it is becoming increasingly important for practitioners to be held to professional standards. Panelists will discuss some of the important aspects of becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.

#533 Panel Discussion

5/26/2009

10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.

North 129 A

DDA/OTH; Service Delivery

BACB CE Offered. CE Instructor: Jim Johnston, Ph.D., BCBA

Association of Professional Behavior Analysts Update

Chair: James M. Johnston (Auburn University)

GERALD L. SHOOK (Behavior Analyst Certification Board)

RAYMOND G. ROMANCZYK (Institute for Child Development)

JOSE D. RIOS (BehaviorLogix, Inc.)

#548 Panel Discussion

5/26/2009

10:30 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.

North 121 BC

EDC; Service Delivery

BACB CE Offered. CE Instructor: Kenneth MacAleese, M.A., BCBA

Professional Development Series: How to Start and Run Your Own Behavior Analysis Business

Chair: Rachel Robertson (Vanderbilt University)

#549 International Panel Discussion

5/26/2009

10:30 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.

North 121 A

EDC; Service Delivery

Professional Development Series: Advice from the Recently Hired

Chair: Jason C. Vladescu (Central Michigan University)

MARIANNE L. JACKSON (California State University, Fresno)

RUTH M. DEBAR (Sam Houston State University)

CRISTIN D. JOHNSTON (Behavioral Solutions, Inc)

CORINA JIMENEZ-GOMEZ (University of Michigan Medical School)

#551 International Panel Discussion

5/26/2009

10:30 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.

North 221 AB

OBM/AUT; Service Delivery

BACB CE Offered. CE Instructor: Daphna El-Roy, Ph.D., BCBA

Application of OBM Strategies in Service Settings for Individuals with Autism: Promoting Quality Outcomes

Chair: Joanne Gerenser (Eden II Programs)

JOANNE GERENSER (Eden II Programs)

EILEEN HOPKINS (Eden II Programs)

DAPHNA EL-ROY (Eden II Programs)

NIALL JAMES TONER (Eden II Programs)