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Date Start Time Length Track Type Title Presenters Level CEU Pending
2/19/2004 11:30–11:55 25 minutes ED Paper Deconstructing Decoding & Comprehending Comprehension: Understanding Beginning Reading JANET TWYMAN, Ph.D., BCBA, Headsprout All  
T.V. Joe Layng, Ph.D., Headsprout
Greg Stikeleather, M.A., Headsprout
2/19/2004 1:30–1:55 25 minutes ED Paper Choice as an Independent Variable: Status, Dimensions, and Methods RONNIE DETRICH, Ph.D., BCBA, Spectrum Center All  
2/19/2004 2:00–2:50 50 minutes ED Address Program Evaluation of a Community Service Program to Reduce Suspension: Part I RANDY V. CAMPBELL, Ph.D., BCBA, Institute for Applied Behavior Analysis All  
G. Roy Mayer, Ph.D., Institute for Applied Behavior Analysis
Lilibelle Wright, Institute for Applied Behavior Analysis
Olatokumboh Akintunde, Institute for Applied Behavior Analysis
Veronica Rivera, Institute for Applied Behavior Analysis
2/19/2004 5:00–7:00   ED Poster Early Intervention Behavioral Services for Stockton Unified School District: A Case Study REBECCA BOVINO, B.A., University of the Pacific    
Holly White, M.A., University of the Pacific
David A. Wilder, Ph.D., BCBA, Florida Institute of Technology
2/19/2004 5:00–7:00   ED Poster Evaluation of Positive and Negative Statements in the Classroom ALICIA N. GRAUVOGEL,  University of Nevada, Reno    
Michele D. Wallace, Ph.D., BCBA, University of Nevada, Reno
Dana Anderson, University of Nevada, Reno
Jocelyn Hossffmann, University of Nevada, Reno
2/19/2004 5:00–7:00   AUT Poster Using a Student as a Location Object to Teach Prepositions LAURA E. HAAS, B.A., Spectrum Center    
Whiney S. O’Keefe, M.A., Spectrum Center
2/19/2004 5:00–7:00   AUT Poster Using Concrete Objects in the Environment in Order to Teach Auditory Discrimination to a Student Diagnosed with Autism LAURA E. HAAS, B.A.,  Spectrum Center    
Whitney S. O’Keefe, M.A., Spectrum Center
2/19/2004 5:00–7:00   ED Poster An Evaluation of the Competent Learner Model Course of Study DANIEL E. HURSH, Ph.D., BCBA, West Virginia University    
Richard Laitinen, Ph.D., Tucci Learning Solutions
Vicci Tucci, M.A., BCBA, Tucci Learning Solutions
2/19/2004 5:00–7:00   DD Poster The Effective Use of Social Isolation, DRO, DRA, Token Fines, and Relaxation Methods for Long Standing Severe Disruption and Aggression and Subsequent Establishment of Self-Control MARIANNE JACKSON, B.A., University of Nevada, Reno    
W. Larry Williams, Ph.D., University of Nevada, Reno
Kendra Brooks-Rickard, B.A., University of Nevada, Reno
2/19/2004 5:00–7:00   EXP Poster Human Choice Behavior: An Investigation of Matching and Optimizing DON KARR, M.A., University of Nevada, Reno    
W. Larry Williams, Ph.D., University of Nevada, Reno
2/19/2004 5:00–7:00   EXP Poster An Updated Look at Interobserver Agreement DON KARR, M.A., University of Nevada Reno    
W. Larry Williams, Ph.D., University of Nevada, Reno
Michele Bishop, M.A., BCABA, University of Nevada, Reno
Michele Wallace, Ph.D., BCBA University of Nevada, Reno
2/19/2004 5:00–7:00   CM Poster The Use of Social Skills Training to Increase Participation in Activities for Adults with Chronic Mental Illness CYNTHIA LOPEZ, B.A., University of the Pacific    
Carolynn Kohn, Ph.D., University of the Pacific
Holly White, M.A., University of the Pacific
2/19/2004 5:00–7:00   ED Poster Early Intervention Behavioral Services for Normal Functioning Preschoolers: A Case Study CYNTHIA LOPEZ, B.A., University of the Pacific    
David A. Wilder, Ph.D., BCBA, Florida Institute of Technology
Holly White, M.A., University of the Pacific
2/19/2004 5:00–7:00   ED Poster Developing an ABA Program Using Existing Resources CRISS WILHITE, M.A., BCBA, California State University, Fresno    
2/20/2004 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  
2/20/2004 9:30–11:20 1 hour, 50 minutes DD/AUT/ ED Symposium Recent Research on Assessing Preferences and Reinforcers Chair: MICHELE D. WALLACE, Ph.D., BCBA, University of Nevada, Reno All  
Discussant: MICHELE D. WALLACE, Ph.D., BCBA, University of Nevada, Reno
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
2/20/2004 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
2/20/2004 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
2/20/2004 4:00–4:50 50 minutes ED Keynote Address School Wide Positive Behavior Support: Lessons Learned GEORGE SUGAI, Ph.D., University of Oregon All  
2/21/2004 9:00–10:50 1 hour, 50 minutes AUT/DD/ ED Symposium Innovations in Functional Analysis Methodology Chair: MICHELE D. WALLACE, Ph.D., BCBA, University of Nevada, Reno All  
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
2/21/2004 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  
2/21/2004 9:00–10:50 1 hour, 50 minutes AUT/ED 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  
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.
2/21/2004 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
2/21/2004 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
2/21/2004 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.    
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
2/21/2004 11:00–12:30 1 hour, 30 minutes ED Invited Address Critical aspects of the design of Direct Instruction TIM SLOCUM, Ph.D., Utah State University