Saturday February 21st 2004
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Start Time Length Track Type Title Presenters Level CEU Pending
9:00–9:50 50 minutes EXP/ Invited Address The Dynamic Operant ALLEN NEURINGER, Ph.D., Reed College All  
TCP
9:00–9:50 50 minutes CM Invited Address The Obesity Epidemic: Prevention & Treatment Tools WILLIAM HARTMAN, Ph.D., Weight Management Program/California Pacific Specialty Services All  
9:00–10:50 1 hour, 50 minutes AUT/DD/ Symposium Innovations in Functional Analysis Methodology Chair: MICHELE D. WALLACE, Ph.D., BCBA, University of Nevada, Reno All  
ED Discussant: BRIAN A. IWATA, Ph.D., BCBA, University of Florida
  Using Functional Analyses of Precursor Behaviors to Develop Effective Interventions for Severe Problem Behavior ALICIA GRAUVOGEL, B.A., University of Nevada, Reno
Michele D. Wallace, Ph.D., BCBA, University of Nevada, Reno
Adel Najdowski, M.A., University of Nevada, Reno
Carrie Ellsworth, B.A., University of Nevada, Reno
Jackie Cleveland, B.A., University of Nevada, Reno
A Further Analysis of the Conditions of Elopement PAMELA NEIDERT, B.A., University of Florida
Brian A. Iwata, Ph.D., BCBA, University of Florida
Carrie Dempsey, University of Florida
Jessica L. Thomason, B.A., University of Florida
An Evaluation of Latency as the Index of Problem Behavior During Functional Analysis JESSICA L. THOMASON, B.A., University of Florida
Brian A. Iwata, Ph.D., BCBA, University of Florida
Pamela L. Neidert, B.A., University of Florida
9:00–9:50 50 minutes ED Address Teaching Paraprofessionals to Select Appropriate Contingencies to Affect Change in Behavior VICCI TUCCI, M.A., BCBA, Tucci Learning Solutions Intermediate  
9:00–10:50 1 hour, 50 minutes AUT/ Symposium Current Issues in the Management of ABA-Based In-Home and School Programs for Young Children Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder Chair: BILL ROTH, Ph.D., BCBA, Pacific Child and Family Associates Introductory  
ED Discussant: IRA HEILVEIL, Ph.D., Verdugo Hills Psychotherapy Center, APC
  Using a Collaboration Model to Help to Bridge the Home-School Communication Gap DANA FURR, M.S.W. 
Programming Guidelines for Integrating Teacher Directed and Student Directed Programs within an In-Home Program ELIZABETH WALLACE, B.A.
Utilizing “Communication Temptations” to Increase the Motivation and Participation of Young Learners JENNIFER LEHMANN
The Role of Cultural Awareness in Creating a Successful In-Home ABA Program VITTORIA PAIGE, B.A.
Integrating Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) Exercises into Traditional ABA In-Home Programs BETH BUEKER, B.A.
9:00–12:00 3 hours DD Workshop How to Write a SMART IEP that will Benefit a Child in Special Ed. FRANS VAN HAAREN, Ph.D., BCBA, ABC Interventions, Inc. All BCBA/MCEP
9:00–12:00 3 hours AUT Workshop Pivotal Response Training for Preschool and Elementary School Age Children LYNN KERN KOEGEL, Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara Introductory BCBA/MCEP
ROBERT KOEGEL, Ph.D.,  University of California, Santa Barbara
9:00–12:00 3 hours AUT/OBM Workshop Managing Staff Performance to Ensure Quality Autism Interventions JUDY AGNEW, Ph.D., Aubrey Daniels International All BCBA/MCEP
9:00–12:00 3 hours PEL Workshop Preparing for the Behavior Analysis Certification Exam MARY ANN POWERS, Ph.D., BCBA, Behavioral Solutions for Children All BCBA/MCEP
SIRI MING, M.A., BCBA, Redwood Coast Regional Center
10:00–10:50 50 minutes TCP Address Molecular and Molar Views of Behavior: Two Distinct Paradigms WILLIAM M. BAUM, PhD., University of California, Davis All  
10:00–10:50 50 minutes AUT Symposium Refining Autism Assessment Chair: KATHRYN POTOCZAK, Ph.D., BCBA, Claremont McKenna College Intermediate  
Discussant: KATHRYN POTOCZAK, Ph.D., BCBA, Claremont McKenna College
The A-B Versus the A-B-C Method of Experimental Functional Analysis KATHRYN POTOCZAK, Ph.D., BCBA, Claremont McKenna College
James E. Carr, Ph.D., BCBA, Western Michigan University
The Assessment and Treatment of Affective Perspective Deficits DEBRA L. BERRY, Claremont Graduate University
Marjorie H. Charlop-Christy, Ph.D., Claremont McKenna College
The Clarification of Tangible and Attention Conditions in Experimental Functional Analyses SUZANNAH J. FERRAIOLI, Claremont McKenna College
Kathryn Potoczak, Ph.D., BCBA, Claremont McKenna College
10:00–10:25 25 minutes ED Paper Enhancing Student Performance through Retake Utilization TRAVIS McNEAL, B.A., University of Nevada, Reno All  
Ramona Houmanfar, Ph.D., University of Nevada, Reno
10:30–10:55 25 minutes ED Paper An Evaluation of Instructional Methods for Second Language Education SCOTT A. HERBST, B.A., University of Nevada, Reno All  
Ramona Houmanfar, Ph.D., University of Nevada, Reno
11:00–12:50 1 hour, 50 minutes TCP Symposium Using Operant Variability to Facilitate Rapid Learning and Behavioral Enrichment Chair: GARY WILKES, Click & Treat Training Intermediate  
Discussant: ALLEN NEURINGER, Ph.D., Reed College
Behavioral Rehabilitation of Two Geriatric Coyotes in a Zoo Environment HILDA TRESZ, B.A., Phoenix Zoo
Gary Wilkes, Click & Treat Training
Replicating Specific Operants Using Variability in a Veterinary Based Behavior Practice GARY WILKES, Click & Treat Training
11:00–12:50 1 hour, 50 minutes ED Symposium Implementing Behavioral Language-Based Teaching Strategies in Public School Systems Chair: JAMES PARTINGTON, Ph.D., BCBA, Behavior Analysts, Inc.    
Discussant:
The Development of Behavioral Language-Based Classrooms in Public School Systems JAMES PARTINGTON, Ph.D., BCBA, Behavior Analysts, Inc.
Training Public School Staff to teach in a Language-Based Classroom STACY APRAEZ, B.S., BCABA, Behavior Analysts, Inc.
Assessing Student’s Appropriateness for Intensive Language-Based Classrooms THORA CAHILL, Ph.D.,  New Haven Unified School District
Developing Initial Programming to Teach Learner Skills to Young Children with Autism AUTUMN BURNSIDE, M.Ed.,  Behavior Analysts, Inc.
Development of Skills to Allow Students to Successfully Participate in a Kindergarten Classroom PAULINE BETTENCOURT,  New Haven Unified School District
Development and Implementation of Programs to Effectively Educate Students in an Inclusive Environment CARRIE IGONDJO,  New Haven Unified School District
Ongoing Analyses of Educational Programs CARMEN MARTIN, M.S.,  Behavior Analysts, Inc.
Establishing a Continuum of Classrooms to Serve Children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder SUSAN ROBERTSON,  New Haven Unified School District
A Public School Administrator’s Perspective—Making It Happen Blaine S. Cowick BLAINE S. COWICK, Ph.D., New Haven Unified School District
11:00–11:25 25 minutes DD Paper Prompting and Reinforcing High Quality Assessment and Intervention Reports in Behavioral Vendors JUNELYN LAZO, M.A., Regional Center of Orange County/University of Kansas Introductory  
Christina Genter, M.A., BCBA, Regional Center of Orange County
John D. Cone, Ph.D., BCBA, Regional Center of Orange County/Alliant International University
LeeAnn Christian, Ph.D., BCBA, Regional Center of Orange County
11:00–12:30 1 hour, 30 minutes ED Invited Address Critical aspects of the design of TIM SLOCUM, Ph.D., Utah State University    
Direct Instruction
11:00–11:25 25 minutes AUT Paper Relative Acquisition Rates for Children with Autism/PDD Across Novel Auditory, Visual, and Combining Tasks AUDREY GIFFORD, M.Ed., BCBA, Bridges Behavioral Languages Systems Intermediate  
Tara Mills, M.S., Bridges Behavioral Languages Systems
11:30–11:55
25 minutes
AUT
Paper Behavioral Dilettantes Revisited: Who Should Treat Children with Autism?
IRA HEILVEIL, Ph.D., Pacific Child and Family Associates
Intermediate
 
11:30–11:55 25 minutes DD Paper Implementing the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) with Adults with Developmental Disabilities and Severe Communication Deficits CARL CONKLIN, M.A., California State University, Los Angeles All  
12:00– 12:50 50 minutes OTH Panel A Tribute to Michael Hemingway CHAIR:  JERRY SHOOK, Ph.D., BCBA,  All  
BACB
 
12:30–12:55 25 minutes CM Paper A Comprehensive Internet Data System for Early Childhood Intervention Programs PAUL COYNE, Ph.D., BCBA, Coyne & Associates, Inc. Introductory  
Ralph Hartel, B.A., Coyne & Associates, Inc.
12:30–12:55 25 minutes TCP Paper On Having a Principle CRISS WILHITE, M.A., BCBA, California State University, Fresno All  
1:00–1:50 50 minutes All Keynote Address Descriptive Analysis Approaches to Behavioral Assessment BRIAN IWATA, Ph.D., BCBA, University of Florida All