Friday February 20th 2004
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Start Time Length Track Type Title Presenters Level CEU Pending
8:30–9:20 50 minutes All Keynote Address The Analysis of Behavior: What’s in it for Us? MURRAY SIDMAN, Ph.D. All  
8:30–11:30 3 hours PEL Invited Workshop Professional and Research Ethics for Behavioral Psychologists WAYNE FUQUA, Ph.D., BCBA,  Western Michigan University Introductory BCBA/MCEP
RICK SPATES, Ph.D., Western Michigan University
8:30–11:30, 6 hours AUT Workshop A Comprehensive Verbal Behavior Curriculum SEBASTIEN BOSCH, Ph.D., BCBA, C.A.R.D., Inc. Intermediate BCBA/MCEP
1:30–4:30 Marla Saltzman, B.A., C.A.R.D., Inc. 
8:30–11:30 3 hours DD Invited Workshop Designing and Implementing Accurate and Effective Behavior Intervention Plans JOSE D. RIOS, M.S., BCBA, Private Practice Intermediate BCBA/MCEP
JOHN YOUNGBAUER, Ph.D., BCBA, North Los Angeles County Regional Center
EVANGELINE HURTADO, B.A.,
Pathways
8:30–11:30 3 hours AUT Invited Workshop Fluency-Based Instruction for Learners with Autsim MICHAEL A. FABRIZIO, M.A., BCBA,  Fabrizio/Moors Consulting/University of Washington, Area of Special Education/University of North Texas, Department of Behavior Analysis Introductory BCBA/MCEP
Kelly J. Ferris, Fabrizio/Moors Consulting
8:30–11:30 3 hours VB Invited Workshop B.F. Skinner’s Analysis of Verbal Behavior MARK SUNDBERG, Ph.D., BCBA, Behavior Analysts, Inc./STARS School Intermediate BCBA/MCEP
9:30–10:20 50 minutes EXP Address Control of Behavior by Remote Stimuli IVER IVERSEN, Ph.D., University of North Florida All  
9:30–10:20 50 minutes AUT Address Preliminary Outcome Data: A Clinical and Research Replication of the UCLA Lovaas Young Autism Treatment Program MILA AMERINE-DICKENS, M.S., BCBA, Central Valley Autism Project, Inc. All  
Howard Cohen, Ph.D., Valley Mountain Regional Center
9:30–10:20 50 minutes ED Invited Address Behaviorological Science, Digital Technology, and Instructional Engineering ERNIE VARGAS, Ph.D., B.F. Skinner Foundation All  
9:30–10:20 50 minutes PEL Address Behavior Analyst Certification Board Update JERRY SHOOK, Ph.D., BCBA, Behavior Analyst Certification Board Introductory  
9:30–10:20 50 minutes TCP Invited Address Contingencies, Congress, and the Quest for Relevance in Behavior Analysis THOMAS CRITCHFIELD, Ph.D.    
9:30–11:20    1 hour, 50 minutes    VB    Symposium    Untangling the Web: A Science of Behavior and Higher-Order Phenomena III Chair: JANET TWYMAN, PH.D., BCBA, Headsprout Advanced  
Discussant: 
The Problem of Perception HANK SCHLINNGER, Ph.D., BCBA, California State University, Northridge    
Fluctuations in Stimulus Control During Sequential Behavior DAVID PALMER, Ph.D., Smith College    
The Production of Verbal Behavior GREG STIKELEATHER, M.A., Headsprout    
9:30–11:20    1 hour, 50 minutes    DD/ Symposium    Recent Research on Assessing Preferences and Reinforcers Chair: MICHELE D. WALLACE, Ph.D., BCBA, University of Nevada, Reno All  
AUT/ Discussant: MICHELE D. WALLACE, Ph.D., BCBA, University of Nevada, Reno
ED  
  Preference Assessments: Examination of Duration-Based Measures AMY CHRISTENSEN, M.A., University of Nevada, Reno    
Michele D. Wallace, Ph.D., BCBA, University of Nevada, Reno
Iser DeLeon, Ph.D., Kennedy Krieger Institute
  Utilizing Increasing Schedule Requirements to Assess Reinforcer Potency of High-Preference and Low-Preference Reinforcers BECKY PENROD, B.A., University of Nevada, Reno    
Michele D. Wallace, Ph.D., BCBA, University of Nevada, Reno
Edwin J. Dyer, B.A., University of Nevada, Reno
  Evaluation of Task Difficulty, Schedule Requirements, and Stimulus Similarity on Reinforcer Effectiveness AMY KENZER, B.A., University of Nevada, Reno    
Michele D. Wallace, Ph.D., BCBA, University of Nevada, Reno
Megan Nollet, B.A., University of Nevada, Reno
Kimberlee Romick, M.A., University of Nevada, Reno
10:30–11:20 50 minutes EXP Invited Address Temporal Discounting: Assessing and Understanding Impulsivity AMY ODUM, Ph.D., Utah State University Intermediate  
10:30–11:20 50 minutes AUT Address Integrating Developmental Models into the Behavioral Treatment of Autistic Spectrum Disorders BRYNA SIEGEL, Ph.D., University of California, San Francisco All  
10:30–11:20 50 minutes AUT Address The Contribution of Nonassociative Learning Processes to the Development of Autistic Behavior PATRICK M. GHEZZI, University of Nevada, Reno Advanced  
Janice K. Doney, University of Nevada, Reno
10:30–11:20   50 minutes   PEL   Symposium   Measurement and Analysis in Applied Research and Practice: Do You Know What Your Data Mean? Chair: GINA GREEN, Ph.D., BCBA, Private Consultant Intermediate  
Discussant: TBA
A Call to Abandon Discontinuous Measurement Procedures GINA GREEN, Ph.D., BCBA, Private Consultant    
A Review of Steady State Practices in JABA JIM JOHNSTON, Ph.D., BCBA, Auburn University    
H. S. Pennypacker, University of Florida
10:30–11:20 50 minutes OTH Invited Address A Retrospective of B.F. Skinner as a Person on the Centennial of his Birth JULIE S. VARGAS, Ph.D., B.F. Skinner Foundations Introductory  
11:30–1:30    2 hours    All    Awards Luncheon        
Keynote Address Behavior Modification – Reviewing Advances in Exotic Animal Management GARY PRIEST, Zoological Society of San Diego All  
Award Julie Vargas Student Research Award      
Award CalABA 2004 Outstanding Contributor Award      
1:30–2:20 50 minutes EXP Invited Address Stimulus Control Matters GRAYSON OSBORNE, Ph.D., Utah State University All  
1:30–3:00 1 hour, 30 minutes AUT Panel Collaborating to Improve Research Based Practice in Education AUBYN C. STAHMER, Ph.D., Children’s Hospital/University of California, San Diego Intermediate/Advanced  
Laura J. Hall, Ph.D., Department of Special Education, San Diego State University
Pat Spears-Lee, M.A., CCC-SLP, Elk Grove Unified School District
Lauren Loos, Ph.D., Oregon Department of Education
1:30–2:20 50 minutes ED Address ABA Parenting Workshops for Spanish, English, and Korean Speaking Parents MARIA AMORIM, M.A., California State University, Los Angeles/Rowland USD Intermediate  
Araceli Sosa, Montebello USD
Christine Rodriguez, Baldwin Park USD
Beatriz Saucedo, San Diego City Schools
Karyn So, Santa Monica-Malibu USD
Norma Huizar, Los Angeles USD
Juliet Salazar, Los Angeles USD
Valerie Hernandez, Los Angeles USD
1:30–3:20    1 hour, 50 minutes    ED    Symposium    Current Research in Applying Behavioral Analytic Interventions in School Settings Chair: MICHELE D. WALLACE, Ph.D., BCBA, University of Nevada, Reno All  
Discussant: LARRY WILLIAMS, Ph.D., University of Nevada, Reno
Utilizing Functional Communication Training to Decrease Aggression Towards Peers CARRIE ELLSWORTH, B.A., University of Nevada, Reno    
Michele D. Wallace, Ph.D., BCBA, University of Nevada, Reno
Adel Najdowksi, M.A., University of Nevada, Reno
Nathan Lund, University of Nevada, Reno
Alicia Grauvogel, B.A., University of Nevada, Reno
Utilizing Positive Peer Reporting to Increase Social Acceptance AMANDA DREWS, M.A., University of Nevada, Reno    
Patrick Friman, Ph.D., University of Nevada, Reno
Jennifer Rowland, University of Nevada, Reno
Rebecca Arvans, B.A., University of Nevada, Reno
Using Group Contingencies to Decrease Risky Playground Behavior JAY SUMMERS, B.A., University of Nevada, Reno    
Michele D. Wallace, Ph.D., BCBA, University of Nevada, Reno
1:30–2:20 50 minutes HDG Invited Address A Behavioral Approach to Child Development: An Introduction to Behavioral Systems Theory GARY NOVAK, Ph.D., BCBA, California State University, Stanislaus    
1:30–2:20 50 minutes VB Address Just What is a Verbal Unit? GENAE HALL, Ph.D., Behavior Analysis & Intervention Services Intermediate  
1:30–3:20     1 hour, 50 minutes     AUT     Symposium     A Collaborative, Multi-Disciplinary Model for Intensive Skill Training for Young Children with Autism Chair: TRACEY WEIGAND, M.S.W., Behavioral Solutions for Children All  
Discussant: MARY ANN POWERS, Ph.D., BCBA, Behavioral Solutions for Children
A Model for Practice TRACEY WEIGAND, M.S.W., Behavioral Solutions for Children    
Vicki Caul-Posey, B.A., Behavioral Solutions for Children
Kristin Ellis, Parent
Case Study Presentation VICKI CAUL-POSEY, B.A., Behavioral Solutions for Children    
Parent Summation KRISTIN ELLIS, Parent    
Discussion MARY ANN POWERS, Ph.D., BCBA, Behavioral Solutions for Children    
1:30–3:30 2 hours All   Graduate Program and Employer Fair   All  
8:30–11:30, 6 hours AUT Workshop A Comprehensive Verbal Behavior Curriculum SEBASTIEN BOSCH, Ph.D., BCBA, C.A.R.D., Inc. Intermediate BCBA/MCEP
1:30–4:30 Marla Saltzman, B.A., C.A.R.D., Inc. 
1:30–4:30 3 hours AUT Workshop Training School Aides to Facilitate Inclusion SCOTT CROSS, M.A., BCBA, Lovaas Institute for Early Intervention Intermediate BCBA/MCEP
Simone Stevens, B.A., Lovaas Institute for Early Intervention
Mandy Juarez, B.A., Lovaas Institute for Early Intervention
Sarah Greenstein, B.A., Lovaas Institute for Early Intervention
1:30–4:30 3 hours CM Workshop Advances in Treating Children with Habit Disorders, Motor and Vocal Tics, Tourette’s Syndrome, and Stuttering Using the Habit Reversal and Regulated Breathing Treatment Procedures R. GREGORY NUNN, Ph.D., BCBA, National University/San Diego City Schools Introductory BCBA/MCEP
1:30–4:30 3 hours AUT Invited Workshop Research to Practice: Teaching Discrimination and Matching Skills to Learners with Autism GINA GREEN, Ph.D., BCBA, Private Consultant Introductory BCBA/MCEP
2:30–3:20 50 minutes EXP Invited Address The Persistence and Allocation of Attending TIMOTHY A. SHAHAN, Ph.D., Utah State University All  
2:30–3:20 50 minutes PEL Address Reconciling the Science of ABA with the Business of ABA PAUL ALAN DORES, Ph.D., Psychologist in Private Practice Intermediate  
2:30– 3:00 25 minutes OBM Paper Good Night Irene: Using Security and Behavioral Technology to Provide Low Cost Night Support for Persons with Severe Disabilities Living in the Community MICHAEL C. STROUSE, Ph.D., University of Kansas/Community Living Opportunities, Inc. Intermediate  
Jennifer Richer, M.A., Community Living Opportunities, Inc.
Lewis Walton, B.A., Community Living Opportunities, Inc.
James A. Sherman, Ph.D., University of Kansas/Community Living Opportunities, Inc.
Jan B. Sheldon, Ph.D., University of Kansas/Community Living Opportunities, Inc.
2:30–3:20 50 minutes OTH Address The Application of Behavior Analysis to Competitive Youth Sports: Skill Development, Team and Parental Management JAMES PARTINGTON, Ph.D., BCBA All  
Applied Behavior Consultants/S.T.A.R.S. School
3:30-3:55 25 minutes VB Paper The Autoclitics in Relation to the Elementary Verbal Operants BILL POTTER, PH.D., BCBA Intermediate  
California State University, Stanislaus
3:00–3:50 50 minutes AUT Address Goal Setting in Autism Programs: Beware the “Cognitivation” and “Medicalization” of Behavior Analysis JOHN D. CONE, Ph.D., BCBA, Regional Center of Orange County/Alliant International University Intermediate  
3:30–3:55 25 minutes EXP Paper The Effects of Monitoring and Incompatible Contingencies on Say/Do Correspondence AMY CRYE, M.A., Spectrum Center Intermediate  
3:30–3:55 25 minutes TCP Paper Behavior Analysis: The View from Outside the Box HANK SCHLINGER, Ph.D., BCBA, California State University, Northridge All  
4:00–4:50 50 minutes All Keynote Address School Wide Positive Behavior Support: Lessons Learned GEORGE SUGAI, Ph.D., University of Oregon All