registration brochure.

31st ANNUAL
CONFERENCE
THURSDAY-FRIDAY
OCTOBER 17-18
Atlantic City Convention Center
2013
31st Annual Conference
Table of Contents
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Keynote Presentations
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Workshop Selection Form
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Workshop Descriptions
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Advertising Information
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Conference Registration Details
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Advertising Application
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Membership Information
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Exhibitor Terms
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Conference Registration Form
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Exhibitor Application
Conference Schedule
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Friday, October 18, 2013
Registration
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Registration
8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Exhibitor Session
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Exhibitor Session
8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Welcome
8:30 am – 9:00 am
Welcome
8:30 am – 9:00 am
Keynote/Workshop Session
9:00 am –10:30 am
Keynote Presentation
9:00 am –10:30 am
Ask the Experts
Schedule available at registration
Ask the Experts
Schedule available at registration
Workshop Session A
10:45 am –12:15 pm
Workshop Session D
10:45 am –12:15 pm
Lunch / Poster Presentations
12:15 pm – 1:15 pm
Lunch
12:15 pm – 1:15 pm
Workshop Session B
1:15 pm – 2:45 pm
Gold Member Lunch
12:15 pm – 1:15 pm
Workshop Session C
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Workshop Session E
1:15 pm – 2:45 pm
Workshop Session F
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Registration includes a continental breakfast available until 10:00 am and a box lunch provided
for each day of the Conference.
MICHAEL I. INZELBUCH
Attorney-at-Law
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• Due Process Hearings
• Service Procurement
Phone: (732) 905-0325 • Fax: (732) 886-0806
E-Mail: Michaelinz@aol.com • Lakewoodlaw555@aol.com
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Keynote Presentation
Thursday Keynote
9:00 am–10:30 am
Sing. Dance. Travel... Autism: Using Musical Theater
as a Bridge to our Son
Susan, Andrew, and Oscar Varela
Andrew Varela is an award-winning actor, most recently seen as Javert on the 25th anniversary national
tour of “Les Misérables.” Susan Spencer Varela is an actress and singer turned autism advocate and warrior
mom. She performed alongside her husband Andrew in “Les Misérables” on Broadway and in several other
productions, including the national tour of “Little Women”.
Like many other couples, Susan and Andrew Varela were bewildered when their son Oscar was diagnosed
with autism before age 3. Both Broadway actors, they were presented with two options: to keep him at home
in therapy to which he wasn't responding or pack him up and go on a national tour as a family for a year.
While they had no idea what the outcome might be, they went for it. With love, creativity and a steely
determination to help their son, they embarked on a year-long journey around the country. Now 11 years
old, Oscar is being mainstreamed and is flourishing at school as a popular 5th grader. He even won the
annual talent show! Please join us on October 17 as they share their story.
Friday Keynote
9:00 am–10:30 am
BACB
Enhancing Transition Behavior From Assessment
to Intervention
Mary E. McDonald, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Associate Professor in the Special Education
Department of Hofstra University; Director, Eden II/Genesis Outreach Autism
Center; and President of the Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT)
Individuals with autism often have difficulty during transitions resulting in
frustration and confusion. These transitions may occur between settings, people,
or activities. Understandably, the individual may resist or refuse the transition and
challenging behavior may result. This behavior can interfere greatly with the
individual’s participation in school, home, community and the workplace. These periods of transition are
often very difficult for the individual with ASD, the family, teachers, clinicians and support staff. This
keynote presentation will focus on the factors that make transition difficult and how functional assessment
and/or analysis procedures can be used to understand and address behavior during transitions. Dr.
McDonald will describe principles that can guide intervention planning and the development of practical
strategies to increase behavioral flexibility.
For complete biographies of all presenters, visit www.autismnj.org.
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Workshop Information
CEU Information
Workshops marked with BACB qualify for Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) Type 2 CEUs for Board
Certified Behavior Analysts® (BCBA-D, BCBA, and BCaBA).
Attention Educators: All workshops qualify for New Jersey Department of Education continuing education
credits.
Attention SLPs and social workers: Visit www.autismnj.org for updated information about other continuing
education credits that may be available.
Workshop Level
All workshop descriptions are marked as Basic, Intermediate or Advanced. Please keep the following guidelines
in mind when evaluating workshop levels:
Basic: Attendees have little or no prior knowledge of the workshop topic.
Intermediate: Attendees are familiar with topic terminology and practices and have some topic-related
experience.
Advanced: Attendees are fluent in the topic terminology and have extensive topic experience. Attendees will
learn about specialized application of content.
Keynote Session
9:00 am–10:30 am
Workshop 1 is presented concurrently with the Keynote.
Complex Curricular Sequences:
How to Program for Advanced Language and Social Skills
Workshop 1
Advanced
BACB
Presented by Mary Jane Weiss, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Melmark and Institute for Behavioral Studies,
Endicott College and Joanne Gerenser, Eden II Programs
Despite significant advances in the education of children with ASD, there remain some curricular areas that continue
to challenge us more than others. Social skills development, comprehension and use of abstract language, and critical
thinking skills are a few of the most formidable challenges our learners face. In addition, even accomplished learners
often struggle with the spontaneous use of language, with the generalization of skills into novel contexts, and with
the nuances of social situations. In this workshop, the presenters will discuss the process and format used for the
development of new curricular programs, they will review novel progressions developed to address a complex area, and
review sources of information (e.g., other disciplines, journals, commercially available curricula, curricular resources,
etc.) that are used to assist in program development.
Session A
10:45 am–12:15 pm
From Self-Contained to Inclusion Classrooms
for Pre-School and Elementary-Aged Learners
Workshop 2
Basic
BACB
Presented by Erin K. Stutz, B.S.; Nicole M. Paterno, B..A.; Randi A. Sarokoff, Ph.D., BCBA-D; and Allyson
Read, M..A., CCC-SLP, BCBA, Bernards Township Comprehensive Behavior Analytic Program
What skills are necessary for a student to transition from a self-contained setting to a less restrictive environment? This
workshop provides strategies for successful transitioning to the inclusion setting. It is imperative that students demonstrate
prerequisite skills prior to the transition. Workshop will include the importance of collaboration and data collection.
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Evaluating Communication
Modalities for Acquisition
and Preference
Best Practices for Teaching
Social Problem-Solving Skills
Workshop 3
Presented by Michael Selbst, Ph.D., BCBA-D,
Behavior Therapy Associates
Children with ASD commonly present with significant social
skills impairments and require programming that includes
evidence-based strategies. POWER-Solving® is a userfriendly, systematic approach to teaching social
problem-solving that has been adapted from the social
information processing literature. This workshop will
include concrete strategies to promote social skills, positive
practice and generalization as well as monitoring progress.
Advanced
BACB
Presented by Mary Jane Weiss, Ph.D., BCBA-D,
Institute for Behavioral Studies, Endicott College and
Melmark; Amanda Guld Fisher, Ph.D., BCBA-D,
Melmark; Kaitlin Ross, M.Ed., BCBA, Preparing
Adolescents and Adults for Life; and Thomas Zane,
Institute for Behavioral Studies, Endicott College and
Preparing Adolescents and Adults for Life
For nonverbal individuals and for individuals with limited
vocal repertoires, selection of communication modality
(e.g., sign, speech, picture exchange communication
system, electronic device) is of utmost importance. In this
workshop, the presenters will describe a protocol for
evaluating the best modality for an individual learner. Data
will be presented on the comparative effectiveness of
different modalities for individual learners and on the
assessment of the learner’s preferences across modalities.
The protocol is a useful tool for making the important
decision about which modality of communication to use for
learners who need an ancillary communicative modality.
The tool can assist in making this decision in an
individualized and data-based manner.
Advances in the Treatment
of Feeding Difficulties for
Children
Workshop 4
Intermediate
BACB
Presented by Merrill Berkowitz, Ph.D., BCBA-D,
St. Joseph's Children's Hospital
Several behavior analytic interventions have been
developed to successfully treat pediatric feeding disorders.
This workshop will provide attendees with information on
the factors that contribute to feeding disorders and present
the research on how to treat food selectivity.
Supporting Siblings
Workshop 5
Basic
BACB
Presented by Karen Gischlar, Ph.D.; Beth Glasberg,
Ph.D., BCBA-D; Ana Benalcazar; Celia Heyman;
and Elizabeth Steffee, Rider University
This workshop will summarize ABA-based strategies shown to
support siblings of children with ASD and provide active
demonstrations of these strategies. Geared towards practical
application, this presentation is ideal for parents and
professionals interested in supporting siblings of the spectrum.
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Workshop 6
Intermediate
BACB
The Behavior Analyst
in Educational Settings:
Components of Effective
Collaboration
Workshop 7
Intermediate
BACB
Presented by Benjamin Thomas, M.A., BCBA;
Robert LaRue, Ph.D., BCBA-D; Debra Paone, Ph.D.,
BCBA-D; and Marlene Brown, M.S., BCBA,
Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center
Educating children with ASD requires cooperative efforts
between teachers and behavior analysts. This presentation
will outline components for successful collaborations
including clear communication regarding the roles,
perspectives, and contributions of others. The presenters
will discuss evaluating non-behavioral approaches;
promoting acceptance of ABA; and methods to train and
maintain behavioral interventions.
An Introduction to Applied
Behavior Analysis
Workshop 8
Basic
Presented by Marissa Gynn-Ricafort, M.A., BCBA;
Shannon L. Medeiros, LSW, BCBA; and Kelly Ann
Balon, B.A., Bergen County Special Services
For those parents and professionals who are new to all that
ABA has to offer, this introductory workshop will explain
keys concepts and technical terms through many examples
of how ABA can benefit children with ASD.
Let’s Play Together
Workshop 9
Basic
Presented by Adrienne Robertiello, B.S., Children's
Specialized Hospital
Recreation is important for everyone, including those with
ASD. This presentation will stimulate discussion about
authentic inclusion, participation, and social connections
within community recreation settings for individuals with
ASD. The presenter will identify barriers that may impact
opportunities to participate in recreation activities and
discuss actions that may lead to more opportunities for
individuals with ASD.
Estate Planning in the Changing
Times of Innovative Services
and Greater Reliance upon
Medicaid
Workshop 10
Basic
changes underway in the delivery system is necessary to
properly plan an estate. It is also critical to be informed
about eligibility requirements for key programs such as
services under the Community Care Waiver. This workshop
will help families prepare a workable plan that does not
lead to a loss of eligibility for key services.
Repetitive Behavior in Autism
and OCD
Workshop 11
Basic
Presented by Philip Smith, Ph.D., The Elizabeth M.
Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities
Many individuals with autism engage in repetitive behavior.
This presentation will focus on the importance of
distinguishing this pattern from Obessive Compulsive
Disorder (OCD) and other disorders characterized by
repetitive behavior. Differential diagnosis, dual diagnosis,
and recommended treatment strategies for each disorder
will be discussed.
Presented by Herbert Hinkle, Esq., Hinkle, Fingles &
Prior, P.C.
Estate planning is essential so that a family member with
ASD is protected in the future. Knowledge of the major
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First Aid for Your Marriage When Raising
a Child with Autism
Workshop 12
Basic
Presented by Robert Naseef, Ph.D., Alternative Choices
This presentation will focus on the marital relationship between parents of children with
ASD. Recent research examining marriage and separation will be included. The presenter
will explore the challenges faced by caregivers of children with ASD and strategies that
parents can use to cope and grow their relationship.
Genetic Screening and Cancer Risk Assessment
for Families
Workshop 13
Basic
Presented by Audrey Mars, M.D. and Jacqueline Hale, RN, MSN, APN C, AOCN,
Hunterdon Medical Center
The early identification of a genetic predisposition to cancer can lead to appropriate
cancer screenings and risk management for affected individuals. This workshop will
explore the relationship between autism and PTEN Harmatoma Tumor Syndromes
(PHTS). Individuals with PHTS exhibit a mutation in the PTEN gene and are at
increased risk for breast, thyroid and endometrial cancer. Non cancerous features
include benign growths, macrocephaly, autism spectrum disorders (ASD), and
learning disabilities (LD). The presenter will discuss how common PHTS is and what
you need to know.
Session B
1:15 pm–2:45 pm
An Introduction to Augmentative and Alternative
Communication, Part 1
Workshop 14
Intermediate
BACB
Presented by Joseph A. Novak, M.A. CCC-SLP, BCBA, ATP; Randi A. Sarokoff,
Ph.D., BCBA-D; and Allyson Read, M.A., CCC-SLP, BCBA, Bernards Township
Public Schools
Part 1 of this two-part workshop will provide professionals and parents with an introduction
to augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) with a focus on assessment. Specific
examples of AAC to improve receptive language will be shared including visual schedules,
choice boards, and visual stories. Communication modes and the range of communication
systems (no/low tech to high tech) will be reviewed. Specific AAC devices/software such as
Proloquo2Go and GoTalkNow will be demonstrated. Come learn how AAC is much more than
just iPads!
Trial-Based Functional Analysis: Changes
in Methodology To Determine Function
Workshop 15
Basic
BACB
Presented by Thomas Zane, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Institute for Behavioral Studies,
Endicott College and Preparing Adolescents and Adults for Life
A novel methodological twist to functional analysis procedures has been the use of what is
called a “trial-based” (TB) approach. The purpose of TBFA is the same: to determine
function. However, the methodology is quite different. This workshop will define and describe
the TBFA procedure, review the literature and research, and provide detailed explanations
of how exactly to implement this procedure and analyze collected data.
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Time for Bed: Addressing
Sleep Disruption Using
Evidence-Based Practice
Workshop 16
Intermediate
BACB
Presented by Lauren Schnell, M.Ed., BCBA and Leif
Albright, M.A., BCBA, Albright Consultation Services
It has been estimated that approximately 80% of children
with special needs experience sleep problems. This
workshop will describe effective behavior analytic
approaches to treat sleep disturbances.
Using Technology in Classrooms
Workshop 17
Intermediate
BACB
Presented by Gregory S. MacDuff, Ph.D., BCBA-D;
Albert Buck, III, B.S.; Jillian Lissenden, B.A.; Jaime
MacDuff, B.S.; and Stephanie Vass, B.S., Princeton
Child Development Institute
A goal of behavioral intervention for individuals with autism
is the development of functional skills that maximize
independence and engagement in appropriate self-care,
work, and leisure activities. This workshop will present
information related to establishing stimulus control, prompt
and prompt-fading procedures and strategies designed to
promote self-delivered rewards. Participants should have a
basic understanding of activity schedules, prompt
dependence, and hand held computers.
Sexuality in Adolescence
and Adulthood, Part 1
Workshop 18
Intermediate
BACB
Presented by Frank Cicero, Ph.D., BCBA, Eden II
Programs
Sexuality is a topic that is difficult, or at least
uncomfortable, for many parents and professionals to
discuss; however it is a topic that will likely need to be
addressed. Part I of this two-part workshop will begin with
a brief review of the literature in the field. The presenter will
discuss sexuality development in autism and begin to look
at curricula and teaching tools for addressing various
sexuality-related issues. Teaching methods will be based
on the principles and procedures of applied behavior
analysis.
Implementing Precision
Teaching
Workshop 19
Basic
BACB
Presented by Jaqueline Dubil-Craig, M.A., BCBA;
Salvador Ruiz, B.A.; and Marissa Gynn-Ricafort,
M.A., BCBA, Bergen County Special Services
Fluency-based instruction is based on the old adage,
“Practice makes perfect.” This workshop will describe how
to use fluency-based instruction in a classroom setting. The
presenters will thoroughly describe and show videos of how
fluency-based instruction was used to teach sight word
reading in a public school classroom. These presenters will
explain how fluency-based assessments, including
precision teaching, can be both highly effective and fairly
user friendly.
Emotional and Behavioral
Strategies for Coping with
Loss and Grief, Part 1
Workshop 20
Basic
BACB
Presented by Leslie Newport, Psy.D., Private Practice
and Mary Jane Weiss, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Institute for
Behavioral Studies, Endicott College and Melmark
This workshop explores the impact of loss, transition and
death on individuals with ASD and how the grieving process
is both similar to and different from neuro typical children
and adults. The presenters will explore the grieving process,
how to recognize this in individuals with ASD and how
autism affects the impact of loss and grief. Strategies for
coping during and after loss will be discussed as well as
antecedent strategies to prepare for loss.
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Preference Assessments:
Why They Are Important and
How to Conduct Them, Part 1
Family-Friendly Strategies to
Address Problem Behavior
Workshop 21
Presented by Philip Smith, Ph.D. and Michelle Mead,
M.A., The Elizabeth M. Boggs Center on
Developmental Disabilities
Using the Positive Behavior Support model, this
presentation provides a family-friendly summary of
functional approaches to challenging behavior that revolve
around three key concepts: Understand, Prevent, and
Replace. The presenters will emphasize functional behavior
assessment, antecedent/function-based intervention to
reduce frequency of problem behaviors, and teaching new
skills/behaviors to replace them.
Intermediate
BACB
Presented by Frances Perrin, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Rider
University and Christina Vorndran, Ph.D., BCBA-D,
Bancroft
Preference assessment methodology allows practitioners to
systematically identify items or activities that may function
as reinforcers. Preference assessments provide objective
information about the participant’s approach or
engagement behavior with the assessed stimuli. Part 1 of
this two-part presentation will review three of the five main
methodologies for preference assessments, providing an
overview of the benefits and limitations of each.
Instructions will be provided for conducting each type of
preference assessment as well as data collection, graphing,
and interpretation of results. Hands-on opportunities will
be provided.
Autism and Safety:
It’s Unpredictable
Workshop 22
Basic
Presented by Adrienne Robertiello, B.S., Children's
Specialized Hospital
This workshop will provide strategies and resources
regarding safety matters and emergency preparedness for
everyone who cares about individuals with ASD. Topics will
include: important characteristics; posing potential danger
to self, others and property; communication and behavioral
challenges affecting safety; and other important safety
issues. Participants will learn about complex challenges,
strategies, and resources relating to safety for those at
increased risk for accidental injury and loss of life.
Quality Educational
Program Options
Workshop 23
Intermediate
Presented by Beth Callahan, Esq. and Dawn Pepin,
Esq., Callahan & Fusco and Carrie Magaletta Khana,
M.A., BCBA, SEARCH Consulting, LLC
The presenters will describe the educational and
therapeutic options that have been recognized by NJ Courts
to serve children with ASD within the context of the
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and N.J.A.C.
6A: 14 et. Seq. Examples of cases and those children’s
success in various placements will be discussed from the
perspectives of all presenters.
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Workshop 24
Basic
Understanding and Treating
Anxiety in Youth
Workshop 25
Intermediate
Presented by Meir Flancbaum, Psy.D., Behavior
Therapy Associates, PA
Anxiety disorders are among the most common conditions
affecting youth with ASD. They significantly impact youth
at home and at school, as well as their parents and
teachers. This workshop is designed for parents and
professionals interested in acquiring a greater knowledge of
cognitive-behavioral strategies for the treatment of anxiety.
(Note: The examples and strategies provided in this
workshop will be limited to individuals who can engage in
coversations about their thoughts, feelings and actions.)
Session C
3:00 pm–4:30 pm
An Introduction to
Augmentative and Alternative
Communication, Part 2
Workshop 26
Intermediate
BACB
Presented by Joseph A. Novak, M.A. CCC-SLP,
BCBA, ATP; Allyson Read, M.A., CCC-SLP, BCBA;
and Randi A. Sarokoff, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Bernards
Township Public Schools
Part 2 of this two-part workshop provides a continued
introduction to augmentative and alternative communication
(AAC) with specific focus on intervention procedures.
Recommended prompts and prompt-fading procedures will
be shared along with steps for initiating AAC intervention
and strategies for selecting vocabulary. Other topics include
modeling techniques, common challenges, skill acquisition
programs, literacy intervention and backup boards.
Evaluating the Effectiveness
of Autism Treatments
Workshop 27
Basic
BACB
Presented by Thomas Zane, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Institute
for Behavioral Studies, Endicott College and
Preparing Adolescents and Adults for Life
Many parents and professionals have questions about
which interventions to try. One purpose of this workshop
will be to provide measurable criteria of what “quality
evidence” is in the context of autism treatment.
Participants will learn how to evaluate specific autism
treatments and how to collect data. Participants will be
more knowledgeable about what constitutes quality
evidence and how to precisely measure if an individual is
benefitting from a variety of interventions.
Functional Behavioral
Assessment of Challenging
Behaviors
Workshop 28
Intermediate
BACB
Presented by David Wilson, Ph.D., BCBA-D and
Michael Hitchcock, B.S., Georgian Court Univeristy
Workshop participants will learn best practice procedures
for conducting comprehensive functional behavioral
assessments (FBA). Participants will also learn about recent
advancements in FBA methods as well as how to analyze
and report FBA results. Participants should have basic
knowledge of positive, negative, and automatic
reinforcement.
A Step-by-Step Curriculum
for Young Learners
Workshop 29
Basic
BACB
Presented by Lindsay Hilsen, M.Ed., BCBA, Sunny
Days, Inc.
The purpose of the workshop is to equip teachers,
therapists, and parents with a comprehensive program to
help ensure that young learners’ programs are focused on
the most important goals. The presenter will describe a
curriculum that provides a clear outline of what to teach
and ABA-based methods to teach these skills.
Sexuality in Adolescence
and Adulthood, Part 2
Workshop 30
Intermediate
BACB
Presented by Frank Cicero, Ph.D., BCBA, Eden II
Programs
Part 2 of this two-part workshop will further explore
teaching methods and tools to address various sexualityrelated issues. Topics will include, but not be limited to,
using visual aides, social stories, scripts, masturbation
training, relationship development, role play techniques,
addressing problem behavior, ethical issues and parent
concerns. Teaching methods will be based on the principles
and procedures of applied behavior analysis.
Creating and Sustaining a
Comprehensive Public School
Program
Workshop 31
Basic
BACB
Presented by Elizabeth Doerrbecker, Ph.D., BCBA-D
and Michele Gardner, M.Ed., LDT-C, Berkeley
Heights Public Schools
This workshop will present the primary research and
rationale for creating and sustaining comprehensive indistrict programs for students with autism. The presenters
will provide a detailed discussion of the crucial components
of a comprehensive in-district program, along with tips to
navigate barriers and explore community resources.
Participants will have the opportunity to develop an action
plan for improving or initiating their own comprehensive
public school program for students with autism.
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Emotional and Behavioral
Strategies for Coping With
Loss and Grief, Part 2
Workshop 32
Basic
BACB
Presented by Leslie Newport, Psy.D., Private Practice
and Mary Jane Weiss, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Melmark and
Institute for Behavioral Studies, Endicott College
Part 2 of this two-part workshop will continue to explore
how autism affects the impact of loss and grief. Strategies
for coping during and after loss will be discussed as well as
antecedent strategies to prepare for loss. Specific
behavioral strategies for more difficult grief reactions will be
discussed. Participants will be given case scenarios in
small groups and will discuss emotional, behavioral and
family support strategies for intervention.
Preference Assessments:
Why They Are Important and
How to Conduct Them, Part 2
Workshop 33
Intermediate
BACB
Presented by Frances Perrin, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Rider
University and Christina Vorndran, Ph.D., BCBA-D,
Bancroft
Part 2 of this two-part presentation will review two of the
five main methodologies for preference assessments,
providing an overview of the benefits and limitations of
each. Instructions will be provided for conducting each type
of preference assessment as well as data collection,
graphing, and interpretation of results. Hands-on
opportunities will be provided. Additionally, best practices
in conducting preference assessments will be discussed.
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Comorbid Psychiatric Diagnoses
Workshop 34
Intermediate
Presented by Coleen Vanderbeek, Psy.D., Richard Hall
Community Mental Health Center
Children and adolesents with autism sometimes exhibit
symptoms of other psychiatric disorders such as anxiety,
Social Phobia, Bipolar Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive
Disorder, Impulse Control Disorder, and depression. The
presenter will describe how to effectively provide clinical
services for such children and adolescents in a community
mental health setting. Particular attention will be given to
symptom presentation in this population as well as how
evidence-based child psychotherapy interventions can be
modified for children on the spectrum.
Special Education Advocacy:
Beyond the Basics
Workshop 35
Basic
Presented by Ira Fingles, Esq. and Andrew Linenberg,
Esq., Hinkle, Fingles & Prior, P.C.
Those involved in advocating for students with ASD often
have a basic understanding of how the special education
system is supposed to work, but still encounter problems.
Drawing upon their diverse backgrounds, the presenters
will explain how to achieve effective and meaningful results
when working with school districts and other providers.
Social Security Work Incentives:
Blueprint for Success
Workshop 36
Intermediate
Presented by Greg Makely, B.A., The Family Resource
Network/NJWINS
Workshop participants will be given an overview of SSI and
SSDI Work Incentives, NJ WorkAbility Medicaid,
Continuing Disability Reviews, Ticket Usage, Employment
Networks, and Timely Progress Reviews. In addition, how to
communicate information to Social Security Administration
local offices and how to apply for NJ WorkAbility Medicaid
will be discussed.
How to Stop Struggling
with Stress
Workshop 37
Basic
Presented by Steven Gordon, Ph.D., ABPP, Behavior
Therapy Associates
Parents and teachers of children and adolescents
experience a great deal of stress in educating and caring for
those with autism. One evidence-based practice to
decrease stress is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
(ACT). Participants will be guided through six core
processes associated with ACT that will lead to an increase
in psychological flexibility. The workshop will consist of
both an interactive presentation and experiential exercises.
10:45 am–12:15 pm
Evidence-Based Practices
to Engage Typical Peers
Workshop 38
Intermediate
Not Just Angry Birds: Using
iPads, Smartboards, and
Technology in the Classroom
Intermediate
Intermediate
BACB
Presented by Kate Britton, M.S. Ed., M.A., BCBA
and Janell Scheuer, B.A., Alpine Learning Group, Inc.
Individuals with autism often require one-to-one instruction
in order to learn. One-to-one instruction, however, is not
always feasible due to reduced staffing ratios and
resources. This presentation will review prerequisite skills
necessary to improve student performance during group
instruction as well as strategies that teachers can employ
to enhance learning within group and dyadic (student pairs)
instruction. Specifically, this workshop will describe ways to
arrange the classroom, plan lessons, improve observational
learning, and incorporate technology and motivational
systems to promote positive learning within group
instructional formats.
BACB
Presented by Laura Kenneally, Ed.D., BCBA-D,
Advance, Inc.
This workshop will illustrate simple, evidence-based
strategies to help students with ASD learn while interacting
with typical peers in natural environments. It will also
address how to create video modeling programs to teach
skills. Audience members will learn simple skills that can
be taught by typical peers with limited adult intervention
and an emphasis on programing functional social skills that
can be easily maintained. Participants should have a basic
understanding of ABA and its principles.
Workshop 39
Workshop 40
BACB
Presented by Kathleen McCabe-Odri, Ed.D.,
BCBA-D; Jennifer A. Cornely; and Nicole Pease, B.A.,
Partners in Learning
While technology can have a positive impact on the learning
of students with autism, many students use these devices to
disengage rather than become more interactive with their
surroundings. This hands-on workshop will show programs
and apps that increase engagement, improve comprehension
and support class participation. (The presenters will supply
iPads for small group brea out session usage.)
Dimensions of Effective
Instruction
Workshop 41
Advanced
BACB
Presented by Robert LaRue, Ph.D., BCBA-D and
Robert W. Isenhower, Ph.D., Douglass Developmental
Disabilities Center
Individuals with autism often display significant differences
in how they respond to variations in instructional delivery.
This workshop will outline several assessment procedures
for determining the best way to provide instruction and
maximize learning opportunities for individuals with
autism.
Developing Supervision
Programs for BACB Candidates
in a Variety of Clinical Settings
Workshop 42
Intermediate
BACB
Presented by Mary E. McDonald, Ph.D., BCBA-D,
Hofstra University and Eden II Programs and Anya
Silver, M.A., BCBA, Quality Services for the Autism
Community
Specific areas of focus in the workshop will include
managing challenges associated with supervision within
particular settings, providing efficient and effective
supervision, supporting newly credentialed behavior
analysts and meeting the needs of BACB candidates with
a wide range of experiences. There will also be discussion
regarding assessment of the effectiveness of supervision
and training.
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Session D
From One-to-One to Group
Instruction: Optimizing Student
Performance during Reduced
Staffing Ratios
Thursday
Workshop Descriptions
Friday
Workshop Descriptions
Behavioral and Visual Strategies
to Use at Home and in the
Community
Maintaining a Successful
Relationship: ASD Edition
Workshop 43
Presented by Lindsey Nebeker, B.A., Self-Advocate
A young woman with autism in a long-term relationship with a
partner with autism will share her personal journey of love and
will present unique challenges and strategies for relationship
maintenance tailored to couples on the autism spectrum.
Basic
BACB
Presented by Andy Bondy, Ph.D. and Lori Frost, MS,
CCC-SLP, Pyramid Educational Consultants, Inc.
Learning can take place in all environments, including the
home and community. This workshop will focus on how
parents can promote their child’s use of functional skills
and functional communication in the home and out in the
community. The presenters will review how the Pyramid
Approach to Education guides professionals and family
members to create effective educational environments at
home while addressing skills that are crucial to effectively
interacting with materials and people in everyday
situations.
Understanding and Coping
with Marital and Familial Stress
Workshop 44
Preparing Youth and Adults
for Work
Intermediate
Presented by Dan Baker, Ph.D. and Bret Li-Vaks,
MBA, The Elizabeth M. Boggs Center on
Developmental Disabilities
This session will focus on job coaching strategies including
skill acquisition in the areas of discrete work skills and
softer social skills, individualized instruction within the
community work setting, and business-led efforts to create
workplaces that offer universal design.
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IEP 101
Workshop 47
Basic
Presented by Staci Greenwald, Esq., Sussan,
Greenwald & Wesler
This workshop is designed for parents and educators interested
in the components of a quality IEP that is based on the
principles of applied behavior analysis and the requirements of
the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Participants will
review IEPs to determine which ones meet the legal
requirements set forth under the law. The history of the law and
pertinent cases will also be discussed.
Basic
Presented by Leslie Newport, Psy.D., Private Practice
This workshop will explore the typical stresses experienced
by families with a child/children with a developmental
disability. Special attention will be paid to marital stress
and gender differences in coping with the challenges of
autism. Strategies for improving communication,
delegating responsibility and taking care of one’s own
needs, the marriage and the family will be provided.
Workshop 45
Workshop 46
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A Model for Developing Housing
in New Jersey
Workshop 48
Basic
Presented by Lisa Parles, Esq., Javerbaum Wurgaft
Hicks Kahn Wikstrom & Sinins and Tom Toronto,
M.A., Bergen United Way
This workshop will address the shortage of housing for adults
with autism. It will focus on the recent initiatives by the Bergen
County United Way-Madeline Partnership to create and develop
state-of-the-art housing. Funding sources will be discussed
along with the DDD process for funding the cost of residential
and support services. The impact of the current controversy and
litigation concerning COAH and its potential impact on future
development will also be discussed.
The Many Faces of Transition
in Special Education
Workshop 49
Basic
Presented by Christine Soto, Esq., Law Offices of
Christine Ann Soto
This workshop analyzes the formal and informal aspects of
transition throughout the special education process. The
presenter will address the specific difficulties faced when
transitioning from early intervention to preschool, at age 14,
and post-secondary. The workshop is designed for advocates,
school personnel/staff, related service providers, therapists,
parents, and/or caregivers of children with autism.
Workshop Descriptions
Session E
1:15 pm–2:45 pm
The Well-Behaved Class:
Group and Individual
Contingency Plans that Work
Workshop 50
Intermediate
BACB
iPads and Autism:
A Tool for Success
Workshop 51
Basic
Presented by Mark Mautone, M.A., ITPADD
This presentation will provide comprehensive insight into
how to create and develop content to use iPads to educate
individuals with ASD in schools and the community. The
presenter will provide strategies to teach social skills
through an interactive demonstration with members of the
audience. He will also discuss relevant research on iPads
as well as selection and implementation of iPad
applications across various educational domains.
Workshop 52
Basic
BACB
Presented by Beth Glasberg, Ph.D., BCBA-D;
Vanessa Bethea; Jenn Costello; and Jamie Rigano,
Rider University
This workshop will summarize ABA-based strategies shown
to support siblings of children with ASD and provide active
demonstrations of these strategies. Geared towards
practical application, this presentation is ideal for parents
and professionals interested in supporting siblings of the
spectrum.
The Ethics of ABA Intervention,
Part 1
Workshop 53
Intermediate
BACB
Presented by Mary Jane Weiss, Ph.D., BCBA-D,
Melmark and Institute for Behavioral Studies,
Endicott College and Thomas Zane, Ph.D., BCBA-D,
Institute for Behavioral Studies, Endicott College and
Preparing Adolescents and Adults for Life
Part one of this two-part workshop will provide information
on the ABAI and BACB guidelines for ethical behavior. The
presenters will cover topics including responsible conduct
for behavior analysts, guidelines for assessment and
treatment of behavior, as well as guidelines for professional
relationships between behavior analysts, clients and
colleagues. Throughout the workshop, common ethical
dilemmas encountered in clinical practice, as well as
possible solutions to these problems, will be discussed.
How to Teach Sight Reading
Skills (A Research Study)
Workshop 54
Intermediate
Presented by E. Dennis Machado, M.A., Somerset
Hills Learning Institute
Building upon stimulus control research, the purpose of
this presentation is to discuss a study that assessed the
efficacy of digital stimulus fading to teach learners with
autism sight word reading skills. The presenter will provide
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Presented by Kathleen McCabe-Odri, Ed.D.,
BCBA-D; Nicole Rzemyk, B.S.; and Lauren
DeGrazia, M.A., Partners in Learning
This workshop will present a variety of research-based
individual and group contingency plans that effectively
restore order and motivate students to learn. Using case
studies, video examples, and graphed data, participants
will gain knowledge on how to design class systems that
can compliment individual student plans. Case studies will
show appropriate plans for students from preschool through
middle school, offering multiple options for
implementation. Participants will also be shown samples
of data collection methods to assess students’ progress.
Supporting Siblings
Workshop Descriptions
step-by-step instructions for a behavior analytic method to
teach reading and how progress was evaluated.
Evidence-Based
Communication Approaches
Workshop 55
Intermediate
BACB
Friday
Presented by Andy Bondy, Ph.D. and Lori Frost, MS,
CCC-SLP, Pyramid Educational Consultants, Inc.
This workshop will review current standards for evidencebased approaches and several communication strategies as
well as comprehensive treatment approaches that include
communication components. The presenters also will
review the connections between how an individual
communicates and which approaches are helpful.
Listening to Moms:
A Report from the Field
Workshop 56
Basic
Presented by Cherie Castellano, M.A., LPC, SW and
Mary Beth Walsh, Ph.D., MOM2MOM
Mothers of children with autism face unique challenges.
Mom2Mom, a 24/7 peer support helpline, has heard from
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hundreds of mothers and summarized their needs. The
presenters will use illustrative examples and discuss best
practices in supporting mothers such as reciprocal peer
support, active listening, providing connections to
resources, considerations for facilitating positive and
productive support groups and other ways to support
mothers’ resilience.
Social Scripting
Workshop 57
Basic
Presented by Michael Asher, Ph.D., Behavior Therapy
Associates
Social scripting is a focused intervention for professionals
and parents working with children who present with a
variety of diagnostic conditions, including ASD and
Disruptive Behavior Disorders. The purpose of social
scripting is to provide an individual with more appropriate
and flexible self-talk that gradually becomes covert speech
and self-generated thoughts and habits. The presenter will
describe three types of sentences, (problem identification,
solutions, positive statements) and practical strategies to
implement and evaluate social scripts.
Workshop Descriptions
Self-Advocates Panel
Workshop 58
Basic
Presented by John Richardson, Jr., B.A.; Amy L. Gravino, M.A.; Kerry Magro, M.A.;
and Lindsey Nebeker, B.A., Self-Advocates
This panel presentation will provide attendees with information about navigating life as an
individual with autism. From elementary school, high school, college, graduate school and
the work environment, these presenters will share their unique perspectives. The presenters
will discuss hurdles they have overcome as well as offer strategies for the next generation.
Navigating Services, Part 1
Workshop 59
Basic
Friday
Presented by S. Paul Prior, Esq. and Maria Fischer, Esq.,
Hinkle Fingles & Prior, P.C.
In Part 1 of this two-part workshop, the presenters will discuss accessing services beginning
at age three with the New Jersey Department of Children and Families as well as the
transition and adult years with the New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities. Topics
include eligibility, application process, continuation of services, respite and Medicaid.
Employer and Employee Rights
and Responsibilities
Workshop 60
Basic
Presented by Lisa Parles, Esq., Javerbaum Wurgaft Hicks Kahn Wikstrom & Sinins, P.C.
This workshop will address state and federal employment laws that protect individuals with
disabilities in the workplace. The right to reasonable accommodations and the right to work
in a harassment-free workplace will be addressed along with available legal remedies.
Specifically, the Americans with Disabilities Act and the New Jersey Law Against
Discrimination will be described and discussed.
Common Medical and Psychiatric Disorders
Associated with Autism: Cause or Effect?
Workshop 61
Intermediate
Presented by Mark Mintz, M.D., The Center for Neurological and
Neurodevelopmental Health
Following a brief review of the current and proposed diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum
disorders, this workshop will explain various associated medical and psychiatric disorders;
provide a pragmatic framework for systematic diagnostic assessments and testing; review
disorders that are part of the cause of ASD or a result; and discuss how a biological approach
can alter care, management and outcomes, and thus constitutes “personalized medical
care.”
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Workshop Descriptions
Session F
3:00 pm–4:30 pm
A Comparison of Two
Approaches to Teach Activity
Schedules (A Research Study)
Friday
Workshop 62
Intermediate
Presented by Paul Shreiber, M.A., Somerset Hills
Learning Institutes
Activity schedules have been shown through peer-reviewed
literature to promote independence and acquisition of a
variety of skills while decreasing non productive behavior.
The proposed presentation will review previous literature
and describe the current study which investigated the
effects of two different prompt/prompt-fading procedures
on a) rates of skill acquisition, b) on-task behavior, c)
number of errors made by the participants and d) number
of episodes of non productive behavior.
Comprehensive Services
in Public Schools
Workshop 63
Basic
BACB
Presented by Carly Eby, Ph.D., BCBA-D; Meghan
Martineau, M.S., BCBA; and Maureen Cary, M.Ed.,
New England Center for Children
This workshop will address the critical elements of
successful, comprehensive, and collaborative programs of
education for students with ASD. The presenters will
discuss their experiences developing, implementing, and
evaluating one such model. Participants should have basic
working knowledge of teaching or coordinating services for
children with ASD.
Least Restrictive Is Not Enough:
Making Inclusion Meaningful
Workshop 64
Basic
BACB
Presented by Kevin Brothers, Ph.D., Somerset Hills
Learning Institute and Beth A. Callahan, Esq.,
Callahan & Fusco
Meaningful educational and social inclusion of children
with autism requires more than a placement and exposure
to typically developing peers. This workshop will present
the various perspectives held by parents, educational
professionals, and lawyers regarding how inclusion serves
(or does not serve) children with autism and how all
stakeholders can prepare for and monitor effectiveness on
behalf of individual students. Specific attention will be
given to commonly accepted prerequisite skills needed in
general education classrooms and social skills needed for
success with peers.
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The Ethics of ABA Intervention,
Part 2
Workshop 65
Intermediate
BACB
Presented by Mary Jane Weiss, Ph.D., BCBA-D,
Melmark and Institute for Behavioral Studies,
Endicott College and Thomas Zane, Ph.D., BCBA-D,
Institute for Behavioral Studies, Endicott College and
Preparing Adolescents and Adults for Life
Part 2 of this two-part workshop will continue to provide
information on the ABAI and BACB guidelines for ethical
behavior. Common ethical dilemmas encountered in
clinical practice, as well as possible solutions to these
problems, will be discussed. Small group breakouts,
presentation of ethical dilemmas, and presentations by
groups will be provided.
Generative Teaching Protocols
Workshop 66
Advanced
BACB
Presented by John McElwee, M.A., BCBA, Step by
Step and VB3 and Siri Ming, M.A., BCBA, VB3
This workshop examines the literature and promising
practices in several areas of behavior analytic research
relevant to the development of generative language skills
for children with ASD and other developmental delays,
including recombinative generalization, observational
learning, and derived relational responding.
Decision Analysis and State of
the Art Teaching Tactics for All
Learners
Workshop 67
Advanced
BACB
Presented by Jessica Neu, Ph.D., BCBA and Joanne
Hill, Ph.D., BCBA, Wayne Twp. School District
Drawing from extensive research on the Comprehensive
Application of Behavior Analysis to Schooling, CABAS®,
model of instruction, the presenters will discuss the
Decision Tree Protocol, a rule-governed algorithm that
enables instructors to make decisions about a student's
progression on academic objectives using contingencyshaped behaviors and verbally-mediated decisions based
upon the scientific literature. Attendees should have
knowledge of basic principles and applications of ABA in
school settings.
Workshop Descriptions
The Language of ABA: What
Does It Mean and How to Share
It with Everyone
Workshop 68
Basic
Presented by Andy Bondy, Ph.D., and Lori Frost, MS,
CCC-SLP, Pyramid Educational Consultants, Inc.
As interest in applied behavior analysis (ABA) grows within
the field of autism, so does confusion and
misunderstanding. This workshop will describe some of the
historical roots of ABA, its key characteristics and
terminology, and offer examples of how to convey these
issues in everyday language.
Workshop 69
Advanced
Presented by Peter Doehring, Ph.D., ASD Roadmap
Leaders of health and education programs often struggle
to comply with many different kinds of best practices such
as evidence-based practices, legal and regulatory
standards, moral/ethical considerations, and internal
agency guidelines. The presenter will describe how
agencies can build critical program elements around core
standards of practice including scope of services, staffing
and training. Illustrated examples regarding initial
evaluation and behavior support will be shared.
Food Allergies
Workshop 70
Intermediate
Presented by Harumi Jyonouchi, M.D., UMDNJNJMS
This workshop will discuss the current guidelines for food
allergy (FA) diagnosis and management and how these
guidelines should be applied to children with ASD in a
timely manner.
Call for
Posters
Workshop 71
Basic
Presented by S. Paul Prior, Esq. and Maria Fischer,
Esq., Hinkle Fingles & Prior, P.C.
In Part 2 of this two-part workshop, the presenters will
continue to discuss accessing services across the lifespan.
Topics covered include day services, self-directed or
traditional, IHP/ELP, residential services, community care
waiver, emergency services and assessment of an
individual’s need.
Funding for Postsecondary
Transition Services
Workshop 72
Basic
Presented by Ernst VanBergeijk, Ph.D., M.S.W., New
York Institute of Technology, Vocational Independence
Program
New amendments to the Higher Education Opportunity Act
(2008) now make it possible for students enrolled in a
comprehensive postsecondary transition (CTP) program to
apply for financial aid if their program is approved by the
U.S. Department of Education. The presenter will describe
three models of postsecondary education, identify which
one qualifies under the changes to this legislation and
discuss how to use both funding sources to maximize
student support.
Can Autism Really Be Cured?
Workshop 73
Intermediate
Presented by Mark Mintz, M.D., The Center for
Neurological and Neurodevelopmental Health
The symptoms and complications of ASD are often
treatable but usually cannot be fully eliminated, causing
lifelong disabilities. Additionally, there are many
identifiable medical and neuropsychiatric disorders
associated with ASD that can cause, mimic, exacerbate or
aggravate the core characteristics of ASD or associated
maladaptive behavior patterns. Nevertheless, there are
reports that some individuals with a diagnosis of ASD will
at some point no longer meet criteria for such a diagnosis.
This workshop will explore the realities and controversies of
such phenomena and examine practical approaches for
achieving optimal outcomes.
Autism New Jersey’s 31st Annual Conference will feature a poster
session to display innovative research being conducted with
individuals with autism. Professionals and students who are
providing services, teaching, or conducting research are
encouraged to submit proposals for the Poster Session.
Online submission is available at www.autismnj.org.
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Friday
From Compliance to Excellence:
Creating Standards of Practice
that Drive Professional and
Program Development
Navigating Services, Part 2
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Conference Registration Details
Location
Keynotes and workshop sessions will be held at the Atlantic
City Convention Center, One Convention Blvd., Atlantic
City, NJ 08401. Please note that the temperature may vary
in the Convention Center so we suggest that attendees
consider layered clothing.
Directions and
Transportation Information
For specific travel information, please visit
www.atlanticcitynj.com. For updated information, it is
best to check the Atlantic City Convention Center’s
website, www.accenter.com, or call 609.449.2000.
Please note there is daily fee to park in the Atlantic
City Convention Center parking garage. Autism New
Jersey is unable to validate parking.
Workshop Selection
On Thursday and Friday, there are eight workshop time slots
during the Conference: Keynote, A, B and C on Thursday
and Keynote, D, E, and F on Friday. Workshop capacity may
be limited and space is available on a first-come, firstserved basis. If a workshop’s registration reaches capacity,
you will be notified and asked to choose an alternative.
Registration
Fill out a separate registration form for each attending
person. Photocopy the form as often as necessary.
Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis and
the deadline is October 4, 2013. If registration has
not reached capacity and Autism New Jersey can
accommodate late registration, a late fee of $25 per
attendee will be assessed. After October 4, call first to
find out if late registration will be accepted.
Confirmation will be emailed to those who have
registered on or before the deadline. Substitutions for
original registrants may be made, but you must notify
Autism New Jersey by October 4, 2013. Contact
Autism New Jersey at conference@autismnj.org, or call
609.588.8200, extension 50 with any registration
questions.
Exhibitor and Advertiser Information
Exhibitor and advertiser information can be found on pages
24-27 of this brochure. Please note the specific deadlines.
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Special Meal Requirements
Autism New Jersey’s registration fees include both a
continental breakfast and box lunch. Please make
alternative meal arrangements if you have dietary
restrictions as our food and beverage options may not
meet your needs. Visit www.atlanticcitynj.com to view
area restaurants.
Payment
Autism New Jersey accepts online registration at
www.autismnj.org. If mailing in your registration form,
payment must be submitted by credit card, check, money
order or purchase order. You may also fax your registration
form to 609.588.8858 and indicate payment method.
Group Discounts
When groups register 10 or more, a 10% discount may
be applied to each registration. Family members and
caregivers may be included in a group discount. In
order to receive the group discount, all fees must be
paid under one purchase order, credit card or check.
To register your group, please call Gale Rainier at
609.588.8200,
extension
13
or
conference@autismnj.org.
Group
registration
discounts are not available with online registration.
Registration, Refunds
and Cancellations
All registration cancellation requests must be made in
writing via email notification to conference@autismnj.org.
Cancellations must be made before October 4, 2013.
Refunds will not be given for cancellations after October 4.
Hotel Information
Autism New Jersey has reserved a limited number
of rooms at a Conference rate starting at $129 per
night (plus tax and surcharge) at the Sheraton
Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel (Two Ocean
Way, Atlantic City, NJ, 08401, 609.344.3535).
When you contact the hotel, ask for the Autism New
Jersey Conference rate, which will be reserved until
5:00 pm, September 16, 2013, unless sold out
before then. Register online by visiting
www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/autismnj2013. If
you prefer to stay at the Sheraton, Autism New
Jersey recommends making your reservation as soon
as possible. Visit www.atlanticcitynj.com to view
other area accommodations.
Conference Registration Details
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Student Rates
Students rates are available for full-time (12 credits)
students who are registered for the 2013 school year.
Please email, fax or mail a copy of your full-time
college class schedule to Gale Rainier at
grainier@autismnj.org, 609.588.8200 x13 or 500
Horizon Drive, Suite 530, Robbinsville, NJ. If you have
questions regarding student rates, please contact Gale.
Scholarship
A limited number of Conference scholarships are
available only for family members on a first-come, firstserved basis. For an application, please contact Gale
Rainier at 609.588.8200, extension 13, or email
conference@autismnj.org.
Autism New Jersey Membership
In addition to significant discounts on your conference
registration, you may be missing out on other member
benefits, discounts on registration to other Autism New
Jersey workshops and an opportunity to talk with an Autism
New Jersey staff specialist about your child’s IEP.
Membership dollars support Autism New Jersey’s vital
public policy efforts on important state and federal issues.
To become a member, visit www.autismnj.org or you can
join/renew along with your conference registration.
Accommodations
If you require any special accommodations to
participate in the Conference, contact Barbara Wells at
609.588.8200, extension 45, or email
bwells@autismnj.org. Autism New Jersey’s goal is to
make your Conference experience a positive one.
Continuing Education (CE) Credits
New Jersey Educators
During the course of two days, you can potentially
earn up to 12 New Jersey Department of Education
professional development hours by attending all
sessions. Certificates of attendance will be
distributed at the registration desk each Conference
day. Attendance vouchers are presented to
attendees at the end of each workshop and
certificates will be issued to participants based
upon the number of vouchers presented.
Other Professions
Visit www.autismnj.org for updated information about
other continuing education credits such as ASHA and SW
that may be available.
Board Certified Behavior Analysts®
(BCBA) and Board Certified Assistant
Behavior Analysts® (BCaBA)
Autism New Jersey is an approved Type 2 Continuing
Education provider by the Behavior Analyst Certification
Board (BACB®). Type 2 CEUs will be available for both
Conference days at the standard rate of $10.00 per
credit hour. Autism New Jersey silver and gold members
receive complimentary CEUs. Attendees who participate
in all possible sessions can earn a maximum of 12
credits. In compliance with the BACB®’s standards,
attendees must arrive on time and remain for the entire
presentation in order to earn CE credits. Staff members
will be available to sign attendees in and out of each
workshop. Autism New Jersey plans to distribute the CE
certificates on-site for attendees’ convenience.
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Thursday and/or Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ __________
$25 Late Fee (please call 609.588.8200, extension 13 if after October 4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ __________
Membership (see options on page 20) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ __________
Include payment/purchase order, registration form and workshop selection(s). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Total Enclosed $ __________
Payment Information
Autism New Jersey accepts online registration with a credit card at www.autismnj.org.
Make checks payable to Autism New Jersey and mail to Autism New Jersey, Attn: Conference Registration, 500 Horizon Drive, Suite
530, Robbinsville, NJ 08691. Forms can be faxed to 609.588.8858, attention Gale Rainier.
Check # ______________
Credit card
Money Order # ______________
Purchase Order #______________
❏ Visa ❏ MasterCard ❏ American Express ❏ Discover
Card number
Expiration Date ____________________________
Name on card
Signature (required for credit card)
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Title
Name of registrant:__________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone: __________________________ Email address: ________________________________________________
If you are registering for Thursday and/or Friday, circle only one choice for each session. Refer to the workshop
descriptions to confirm that the number of the workshop matches the workshop you wish to attend.
Keynote Thursday
Keynote
9:00 am–10:30 am
1
Session A Thursday
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3
4
10:45 am–12:15 pm
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Session B Thursday
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1:15 pm–2:45 pm
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Session C Thursday
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3:00 pm–4:30 pm
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Keynote Friday
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9:00 am–10:30 am
Keynote
Session D Friday
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10:45 am–12:15 pm
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Session E Friday
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❏ Workshop selections
Mail to:
Autism New Jersey
Attn: Conference Registration
500 Horizon Drive
Suite 530
Robbinsville, NJ 08691
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3:00 pm–4:30 pm
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Before mailing, verify that you have included:
❏ Registration form
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1:15 pm–2:45 pm
Session F Friday
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❏ Payment or purchase order information
Fax to:
609.588.8858, Attn: Gale Rainier
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Title
Advertising Information
Please submit all ads by the indicated deadlines to conferencead@autismnj.org. For more information, please call
609.588.8200 extension 50. Ads must be sent as a photo-ready file. Autism New Jersey Organizational Members receive
a 10% discount on all advertisements!
Program Advertising
This full-color 8.5" x 11" booklet is handed out to all conference attendees and
is used as a resource guide throughout the year. Promote your organization or
company, advertise a job opening or endorse your product or service. Deadline
for Program Advertising submission is September 13, 2013.
Back Cover Full page (6.5"W x 10"H)
Inside Front or Back Cover Full page (6.5"W x 10"H)
Inside Back Page *Not a cover (6.5"W x 10"H)
Full-Page (6.5"W x 10"H)
Half-Page (6.5"W x 4.875"H)
Quarter-Page (3.75"W x 4.875"H)
Exhibitor Package with purchase of exhibit space
Vertical (1.5"w x 10"h) or Horizontal (6.5"w x 2"h)
$1,500
$1,200
$1,000
$750
$500
$350
$250
FULL
6.5" W x 10" H
HALF
6.5" W x 4.875" H
QUARTER
3.75" W x 4.875" H
HORIZONTAL
6.5" W x 2" H
Digital Advertising on Conference Website
New for 2013. Banner and Display Ads now available on the Conference
website. High volume traffic! For options, rates and other information, visit:
www.autismnj.org/conference_web_ad
Tote Bag Insert
Reach every Conference attendee with the tote bag insert option! One
piece of literature (brochure, flyer, publication, etc.) will be inserted into
each conference bag. A copy of the insert must be sent to Autism New
Jersey by September 15, 2013 for approval. If approved, 1,500 copies
of each piece must be provided no later than September 23, 2013.
Tote Bag Insert
$1,000.00
Want even more exposure? Have your logo on each attendee’s tote bag.
Call 609.588.8200 extension 50 for more information on how to
become a tote bag sponsor.
VERTICAL
1.5" W x 10" H
Have a pen, notepad or other marketing item with your logo?
Autism New Jersey is looking for items to fill Conference
bags. Call 609.588.8200 extension 50 for more information
on in-kind donations.
Smartphone/iPhone App
Advertising
Promote your company and products
on our smart phone app and drive foot
traffic directly to your exhibit booth
during the Conference. The mobile
guide will be accessible to attendees
before and after the Conference
extending the value of your
advertisement.
ENHANCED
■
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Enhanced Profile
Mobile Banner Ads
(only 5 available)
Exclusive Sponsorship
(only 1 available)
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$50
$500.
$2,500.
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Company logo
and description
Links to social
media
Mobile coupons
Links to PDF
and/or videos
MOBILE BANNER
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■
70-character
text
Directed to
sponsor /
exhibitor’s
enhanced
listing page
SPONSORSHIP
■
Full graphical
banner
Call 609.588.8200
extension 50 for full
description of
advertisements
Advertising Application
Title
Deadline for submission: September 13, 2013
Advertising Options (all ads are full-color) – please check all that apply Nonmembers Organization Member
$1,350
❏ Outside Back Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,500
$1,080
❏ Inside Front Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,200
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$675
❏ Full-Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$750
$450
❏ Half-Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$500
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$225
❏ Exhibitor Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$250
$45
❏ EventMobi Enhanced Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$50
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❏ EventMobi Exclusive Sponsorship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,500
Total Enclosed:
$_____________
Advertiser Information
Organization name
Contact person
Street address
City
State
Telephone
Fax
Website
Email
Zip
If you are an Organization Member, include your Organization Membership # ________________________________________________
(Membership # is located on the address label of this registration brochure.)
Payment Information
Check # ______________
Credit card
Money Order # ______________
Purchase Order #______________
❏ Visa ❏ MasterCard ❏ American Express ❏ Discover
Card number
Expiration Date ____________________________
Name on card
Signature (required for credit card)
Consistent with Autism New Jersey’s Position Statement on Treatment Recommendations, the agency will not accept advertisers or
sponsors who promote Auditory Integration Training and other types of listening programs, Facilitated Communication, Psychoanalysis,
Secretin and any other intervention the agency deems unacceptable. Visit www.autismnj.org for Autism New Jersey’s Position Statement
on Treatment Recommendations.
Printed name of primary representative
Signature
Date
Return Application
Mail completed form with payment (purchase order, credit card, money order or check made payable to Autism New Jersey) to Autism New
Jersey, Attn: Conference Ad, 500 Horizon Drive, Suite 530, Robbinsville, NJ 08691.
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Exhibitor Terms
Title
Consistent with Autism New Jersey’s Position Statement
on Treatment Recommendations, the agency will not
accept exhibitors who promote Auditory Integration
Training and other types of listening programs, Facilitated
Communication, Psychoanalysis, Secretin and any other
intervention the agency deems unacceptable. Visit
www.autismnj.org for Autism New Jersey’s Position
Statement on Treatment Recommendations.
Deadline for submission:
September 9, 2013
Exhibit Hours
Thursday
Friday
8:00 am–5:00 pm
8:00 am–3:00 pm
• All vendors, workshops and events will be on the 4th floor of the
Convention Center.
• Continental breakfast and box lunch are included in the registration fee
• EventMobi—all attendees can find you from their smartphones through
the mobile show guide.
• Conference exhibit guide included in each program.
Exhibitor Terms
Exhibitor Options
Vendor
Nonprofit (must have 501 (c)(3) status)
Autism New Jersey Organization Member
$850
$650
$500
Fee for additional space(s)
Vendor
$450
Nonprofit (must have 501 (c)(3) status) $350
Autism New Jersey Organization Member $300
Not a member, but want to take advantage of the Autism
New Jersey organization member rate? Membership
applications for organizations (nonprofit $750; for-profit
$1,000) are available at www.autismnj.org. If you are
mailing a hard copy of the membership form, please enclose
a separate check.
Interested in advertising to enhance your exhibit package?
For more information regarding advertising/exhibiting
packages,
see
page
24,
or
contact
conferencead@autismnj.org.
• Autism New Jersey reserves the right to determine eligibility of any
organization as an exhibitor. Applications for exhibit space will be reviewed
and if accepted, the primary representative will be contacted within 15
business days of receipt of completed applications.
• Booth space placement will be considered on a first-come first-served basis. Booth space location will be available two weeks prior to the Conference.
• Fee for one space includes a Conference registration for two individuals for Thursday, October 17 and Friday, October 18, 2013. All other participants
(including guests), must register and pay separately for the Conference.
• Each additional space purchased includes a Conference registration for one additional representative for Thursday, October 17 and Friday, October 18,
2013.
• Autism New Jersey will include a link to all approved exhibitors’ websites on our website through October 2013.
• A basic profile featuring the exhibitor’s name, website, booth #, and contact information will be accessible to attendees on their smartphones before,
during and after the Conference. Fee-based enhanced profiles, mobile banner ads and sponsor opportunities are available.
• Set up is available on Wednesday, October 16, 12:00 pm–5:00 pm and Thursday, October 17, 7:00 am–8:30 am. Vendors and agencies must set up
and dismantle their own exhibits. Dismantling may not begin until 3:00 pm on Friday, October 18. Exhibitors who break down early will not be invited
back the following year.
• All goods are stored at your own risk. Autism New Jersey shall not be liable for any injury, damage, loss, theft or destruction.
• Autism New Jersey will not provide shipping, decorating or signage at the convention center. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to see that all of his/her
materials are delivered to and removed from the exhibit area by the specified deadlines.
• The standard booth equipment as furnished by Autism New Jersey will consist of one 6´ wide x 9´ long booth, carpeting, 6´ draped table and two chairs.
Additional draping, furniture, accessories, signs, electrical outlets, A/V equipment, internet access, etc. are the financial responsibility of the exhibitor.
• Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the convention center although there is no guaranteed access. Vendors can purchase internet access through the
Convention Center by contacting Ruth Connor, Business Operations Manager, Client Utilities Department, Atlantic City Convention Center, 1 Convention
Boulevard, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, 609.449.2458 (phone), 609.449.2464 (fax) or rconnor@accenter.com.
• Spaces with electricity are limited and will be assigned on a first-come first-served basis.
• No exhibitor shall sublet, assign or share any part of the space allocated to him/her without the written consent of Autism New Jersey.
• Solicitations or demonstrations by exhibitors must be confined within the 6´ wide x 9´ long boundary of their respective spaces. Exhibits shall be
constructed and arranged so that they do not obstruct the general view or hide the exhibits of others. No signs, display units or chairs are permitted beyond
the 6´ wide x 9´ long booth space.
• It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to see that all of his/her materials are delivered to and removed from the exhibit area by the specified deadlines.
• Autism New Jersey reserves the right to restrict exhibits which, because of noise, method of operation, materials or any other reason, become objectionable,
and prohibit or evict any exhibit which, in the opinion of Autism New Jersey, may detract from the general character of the conference as a whole. In the
event of such restriction or eviction, Autism New Jersey is not liable for any refund or other exhibit expenses.
Research Studies
Exhibitors interested in distributing information to recruit participants for research studies may not do so without prior approval. To seek approval, please
email a brief description of the study, the intended participants, and anticipated results as well as the status of the study’s Institutional Review Board
approval to Executive Director, Suzanne Buchanan, Psy.D., BCBA-D, at sbuchanan@autismnj.org.
Cancellation Policy
Exhibit fees paid to Autism New Jersey will be refunded if written notice of cancellation is received prior to September 9, 2013. Cancellation after September
9, 2013 obligates the exhibitor to pay full rental costs.
Liability
Exhibitors shall assume full responsibility for the protection of their property. It is recommended that exhibitors take precautionary measures of their own,
such as the securing or removal of easily portable articles of value to a place for safekeeping after exhibit hours. Neither Autism New Jersey nor the Atlantic
City Convention Center maintains insurance coverage for the exhibitor’s property, and it is the exhibitor’s responsibility to obtain such insurance.
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Exhibitor Application
Title
The conference exhibitor guide will be based on the following information. Only list organizational information. If
you must list personal information (home address, cell phone number, etc.), clearly note if you do not want this
information published.
Deadline for submission: September 9, 2013 (Refunds will not be considered for any application received after the
submission deadline.)
Deadline for submission: September 9, 2013
Exhibitor Options – check all that apply
❏ Vendor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$850
❏ Nonprofit (must have 501 (c)(3) status) . . . . . . . .$650
❏ Autism New Jersey organization member . . . . . . . .$500
Fee for additional space(s)
❏ Vendor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$450
❏ Nonprofit (must have 501 (c)(3) status) . . . . . . . .$350
❏ Autism New Jersey organization member . . . . . . . .$300
Exhibitor Information
Organization name
Type of service or product
Organizational contact
Attending representative (if different from organizational contact)
Title
Second attending representative
Title
Street address
City
State
Telephone
Fax
Zip
Your individual Email
Website
General agency Email
If you are applying as an Organization Member, include your Organization Membership # _____________________________________
Payment Information
Check # ______________
Credit card
Money Order # ______________
Purchase Order #______________
❏ Visa ❏ MasterCard ❏ American Express ❏ Discover
Card number
Expiration Date ____________________________
Name on card
Signature (required for credit card)
Agreements
❏ I attest that I do not provide nor promote Auditory Integration Training and other types of listening programs, Facilitated Communication, Psychoanalysis
and Secretin in any manner, including, but not limited to, promotional and educational materials, videos and communication of any kind.
❏ Terms: A duly authorized agent of the exhibitor must sign the application for exhibit space. Such signature will reflect full reading and comprehension
of all specified terms. The undersigned agrees to the conditions, rules and regulations set forth in the Autism New Jersey Exhibit Terms:
Printed name of primary representative
Signature
Date
Return Application Mail this page with form of payment (credit card, money order or check made out to Autism New Jersey)
to Elizabeth Neumann, Autism New Jersey, 500 Horizon Drive, Suite 530, Robbinsville, NJ 08691. Applications may be faxed
to 609.588.8858.
Questions? Contact Elizabeth Neumann at 609.588.8200, extension 16, or email eneumann@autismnj.org.
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Suite 530
Robbinsville, NJ 08691
Important company mail. If addressee is no longer
with your company, please deliver to the appropriate
person in your organization. Please fax the mailing
label with corrections to 609.588.8858, or email
mail.list@autismnj.org. Thank you!
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Please route this brochure to the appropriate person for exhibiting and advertising opportunities.