Highlights from the Penn State National Autism Conference 2009

The annual Penn State National Autism Conference is one of the great ones - because of the number of presentations, the stellar lineup of some of the best in autism intervention, and that they go to great lengths to generously make the content available to families and practitioners by webcasts, archiving of some presentations and some sales of video.

Here are some examples of archived video presentations [Quicktime & WindowsMedia], via Penn State WPSU PBS & NPR Member-Supported Public Media Serving Central Pennsylvania, that may be of interest in getting caught up and self-study.

The hope is that this "taste" will encourage readers to explore the Conference website and to take the opportunity to attend this conference, either in 2010 or in the future.

Penn State National Autism Conference 2009:

All presentations are 3 hours.

6 - Behavior Analytic Research in Autism - Carbone -Vincent Carbone, Ed.D., BCBA 
The Carbone Clinic
HANDOUT

This presentation will provide an overview of the contribution of applied behavior analytic research to the treatment of persons with autism.

7. Research in Communication Challenges of Learners with Autism- Joanne Gerenser, Ph.D., SLP-CCC,
The Eden II Programs
HANDOUT

This presentation will review research in language acquisition and development and discuss implications for assessment and intervention for children with autism.


3. Pennsylvania Project: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Headsprout Early Reading Program for Learners with Autism - Janet S. Twyman, Ph.D., BCBA
Headsprout
HANDOUT

This presentation will review the evaluation of Headsprout Early Reading with approximately 100 learners with autism in classrooms across Pennsylvania.


56. Using Automatic Reinforcement to Develop Skills in Learners with Autism - Mark Sundberg, Ph.D., BCBA
Marksundberg.com
HANDOUT

This session will highlight the role of automatic reinforcement in language acquisition and instruction.

26. Evidence-Based Strategies for Effective Early Intervention Programs-Jim Ball, Ed.D., BCBA-D
JB Autism Consulting
HANDOUT

This presentation will discuss seven systematic techniques for working with children with autism, focusing on teaching specific skills, enhancing motivation, and generalization training.


15. Assessment and Treatment of Problem Behavior in Educational Contexts - Brian Iwata, Ph.D.
University of Florida, Gainesville
HANDOUT

This presentation will review assessment methods for distinguishing between attention- and escape-maintained problem behavior and will describe a number of strategies for replacing problem behavior with more socially acceptable alternatives.

50. Educating Learners with Severe and Dangerous Behaviors: Ethical Considerations- Jose Martinez-Diaz, Ph.D., BCBA
Florida Institute of Technology
HANDOUT

 

 This presentation will cover recent developments in strategies for abating and decelerating severe and dangerous problem behavior, and developing, evoking, and accelerating alternative, pro-social behavior.

Best wishes!

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Highlights from the Penn State National Autism Conference 2009

WORKSHOPS: 2009 Workshop Schedule of Vincent J. Carbone, Ph.D., BCBA

It wouldn't be a stretch to say that Vincent J. Carbone, Ed.D, BCBA may have been many parents intro to the use of Skinner's Analysis of Verbal Behavior in their children's behavior analytic programming, and that one reason might be is that Dr. Carbone is an exceptional public speaker who makes the technical understandable, and even enjoyable.

Dr. Vincent J. Carbone is a board-certified behavior analyst with more than thirty years of experience in designing learning environments for persons with autism and development disabilities. He received his graduate training in applied behavior analysis from Drake University. He has served as an adjunct faculty member at Penn State and the Florida Institute of Technology and is currently visiting professor in the doctoral program in behavioral education at Simmons College . His teaching responsibilities include courses in applied behavior analysis and verbal behavior. His behavior-analytic research has been published in several peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Carbone serves on the editorial boards of several behavior-analytic journals, including Behavior Analysis in Practice. He also directs a clinic for children with autism in New York .

Dr. Carbone is also presenting at the Penn State National Autism Conference, August 3-7, 2009

He is listed in the program as presenting in a Research Symposium,
2:00-5:00pm Monday, August 3
6. Behavior Analytic Research in Autism
(Intermediate/Advanced, BACB CEUs)
Vince Carbone

This presentation will provide an overview of the contribution of applied behavior analytic research to the treatment of persons with autism.

This presentation will be available for view as a WEBCAST.
Fee for CEUs, FREE TO VIEW if no CEUs credit requested.

1:15–4:15 p.m. Tuesday, August 4
25. Transferring Control of the Mand to the MO
(Intermediate/Advanced, BACB CEUs)
Vince Carbone

This presentation will describe procedures that have been demonstrated to teach spontaneous manding to children with autism.

4:30–5:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 4
32. Ask the ABA Experts
(Advanced, BACB CEUs)
Vince Carbone, Brian Iwata, David Lee, Jerry Shook, Mark Sundberg, Janet Twyman, and Cathy Watkins

This panel discussion will use a question-and-answer format for participants to interact with experts in the field of autism and ABA.

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To see Dr. Carbone's current workshop schedule listed at his clinic website.

This below is just an outline, please visit his schedule page directly to view full info .

Workshop #1: Introduction to Verbal Behavior
July 14-16, 2009 Jackson, MS (Jackson Marriott)
Aug. 13-15, 2009 Oklahoma, OK
Oct. 7-9, 2009 Virginia Beach, VA (Double Tree Hotel)
Oct. 16-17, 2009 Cincinnati, OH (TBA)
Nov. 6-8, 2009 Zurich, Switzerland (University Hospital)

Workshop #2: Parent Workshop
Oct. 10-11, 2009 Carbone Clinic, Valley Cottage, NY

Workshop #3: Consultant/Advanced Verbal Behavior Training
Oct. 21-23, 2009 Carbone Clinic, Valley Cottage, NY

Workshop #4: Teaching Verbal Behavior
June 23-24, 2009 Carbone Clinic, Valley Cottage, NY

Workshop #5: Teaching Verbal Behavior in a Classroom Setting
Aug. 25-26, 2009 Rome, GA

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DISCLAIMER: Personal opinion and blog, for information only and
not intended to be professional advice or endorsement.

WORKSHOPS: 2009 Workshop Schedule of Vincent J. Carbone, Ph.D., BCBA