Conference Workshop Tracks
2008 Conference
6th Annual Milestones Organization Autism/Asperger's Conference
Life-Long Strategies for Success
Targeted Workshop Tracks for parents and professionals working with young children, elementary, middle and high school, as well as adults with autism, Asperger's or social communication challenges.
The following tracks are suggested optional groupings based on specific topics. Attendees may choose different groupings.
Keynote Speaker:
No More Meltdowns: Handling and Preventing Out of Control Behaviors
Jed Baker, PhD author, clinical psychologist and behavioral consultant
Young Children/Elementary
Workshop A
10:30 am-12:00 pm A-1, Key Components of Social Skills Training: Motivation, Skill acquisition, Generalization, and Peer Sensitivity
Jed Baker, PhD
A-3, Technology to Support Social Communication
Melissa Baker, MS CCC-SLP; Lauren Stafford, Monarch Services at Bellefaire JCB
A-5, Developing Expressive Communication in Non-Verbal Individuals
Jocelyn Mills, MA, Geauga County Schools, KidsLink Neurobehavioral Center
Workshop B
1:30-3:00 pm
B-1, Social Skill Training Strategies: Structured Learning, Picture Books, Social Stories and Video Modeling
Jed Baker, PhD
B-3, Medical Concerns and Medications for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum
Nevada Reed, PhD, KidsLink Neurobehavioral Center
B-5, Treatment of Anxiety with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Michelle DePolo, PsyD, Akron Children's Hospital, KidsLink NeuroBehavioral Center
B-6, Development of Early Social-Communication Skills: Joint Attention and Symbolic Play BCBA
Connie Wong, PhD, Cleveland State University
B-7, ABA Mythbusters: Applying ABA in Any Situation
Kiersten Johnson, Milestones Organization; Michelle Connor, M.Ed, ABA Consulting
Workshop C
3:15- 4:45 pm
C-2, Managing Behaviors in a Pre-K - 3rd Grade Classroom
Scott Gossett, Achievement Centers for Children
C-3, Visual Language Across the Age Spans
Howard Shane PhD, Monarch Services/Boston Children's Hospital Collaboration and Harvard Medical School
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Middle/High School Track
Workshop A
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
A-1, Key Components of Social Skills Training: Motivation, Skill acquisition, Generalization, and Peer Sensitivity
Jed Baker, PhD
A-3, Technology to Support Social Communication
Melissa Baker, MS CCC-SLP; Lauren Stafford, Monarch Services at Bellefaire JCB
A-5, Developing Expressive Communication in Non-Verbal Individuals
Jocelyn Mills, MA, Geauga County Schools, KidsLink Neurobehavioral Center
A-6, Self-monitoring Behavior in the Classroom Setting BCBA
Robin Ludwig, MA, BCBA, Geauga County Educational Service Center, KidsLink Neurobehavioral Center
Workshop B
1:30-3:00 pm
B-1, Social Skill Training Strategies: Structured Learning, Picture Books, Social Stories and Video Modeling
Jed Baker, PhD
B-2, Improving Social Awareness in Individuals with Asperger's Syndrome
Christine Barry, PhD, University Hospitals, Case Medical School
B-3, Medical Concerns and Medications for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum
Nevada Reed, PhD, KidsLink Neurobehavioral Center
B-5, Treatment of Anxiety with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Michelle DePolo, PsyD, Akron Children's Hospital, KidsLink NeuroBehavioral Center
Workshop C
3:15- 4:45 pm
C-1, Sample Social Skills Lessons for Conversation, Play, Conflict Management/Teasing, Friendship, Dating, and Employment Skills
Jed Baker, PhD
C-3, Visual Language Across the Age Spans
Howard Shane PhD, Monarch Services/Boston Children's Hospital Collaboration and Harvard Medical School
C-5, The How of Reading, Writing and Test Taking
Donna Levine, MA , School Consultant
C-6, Behavior Therapy Beyond Childhood BCBA
Leslie Sinclair, MA CCC/SLP, BCBA, Cleveland Clinic Center for Autism
C-7, Managing Depression and Hormonal Changes in Adolescence
Max Wiznitzer, MD, Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital and Case Western Reserve University
C-8, Community-Based Programming: Preparation is the Key to Success (Middle/High School)
Positive Education Program; Monarch Services at Bellefaire JCB
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Adult Track
Workshop A
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
A-1, Key Components of Social Skills Training: Motivation, Skill acquisition, Generalization, and Peer Sensitivity
Jed Baker, PhD
A-2, Panel Presentation: Adults Living with Asperger's (Sissies Need Not Apply)
Kurt Jensen, PsyD, Private practice
A-3, Technology to Support Social Communication
Melissa Baker, MS CCC-SLP; Lauren Stafford, Monarch Services at Bellefaire JCBA-4, Panel: Navigating the System: Practical Tips for Getting Residential Services
Steve McPeak, MA, NorthCoast Homes; Chris Filler, OCALI (Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence); Susan Joseph, MS, Geauga CCBMRDD (County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities); Ray Gonzalaz, LISW, PLAN (Planned Lifetime Assistance Network of Northeast Ohio)
A-5, Developing Expressive Communication in Non-Verbal Individuals
Jocelyn Mills, MA, Geauga County Schools, KidsLink Neurobehavioral Center
Workshop B
1:30-3:00 pm
B-1, Social Skill Training Strategies: Structured Learning, Picture Books, Social Stories and Video Modeling
Jed Baker, PhD
B-3, Medical Concerns and Medications for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum
Nevada Reed, PhD, KidsLink Neurobehavioral CenterB-4, Panel: Preparing Students with Asperger's Syndrome and High Functioning Autism for the Post Secondary Educational Environment
Chris Filler, OCALI (Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence); Gretchen Walsh, MS, Ed, Notre Dame College, Gerald Gillinov, M.Ed, Cleveland State University
B-5, Treatment of Anxiety with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Michelle DePolo, PsyD, Akron Children's Hospital, KidsLink NeuroBehavioral Center
Workshop C
3:15- 4:45 pm
C-1, Sample Social Skills Lessons for Conversation, Play, Conflict Management/Teasing, Friendship, Dating, and Employment Skills
Jed Baker, PhD
C-3, Visual Language Across the Age Spans
Howard Shane PhD, Monarch Services/Boston Children's Hospital Collaboration and Harvard Medical School
C-4, Panel: Planning for Employment for Students with ASD
Madeline Rosenshein, OCALI (Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence); Joe Decapite MA, Cuyahoga County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities; Andrea Johnson M.Ed, Jewish Family Services Association; Dave Finley and Rhonda Gielow, Tip Products
C-8, Community-Based Programming: Preparation is the Key to Success
Positive Education Program; Monarch Services at Bellefaire JCB
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Asperger's Track
Workshop A
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
A-1, Key Components of Social Skills Training: Motivation, Skill acquisition, Generalization, and Peer Sensitivity
Jed Baker, PhD
A-2, Panel Presentation: Adults Living with Asperger's (Sissies Need Not Apply)
Kurt Jensen, PsyD, Private practice
A-6, Self-monitoring Behavior in the Classroom Setting BCBA
Robin Ludwig, MA, BCBA, Geauga County Educational Service Center, KidsLink Neurobehavioral Center
Workshop B
1:30-3:00 pm
B-1, Social Skill Training Strategies: Structured Learning, Picture Books, Social Stories and Video Modeling
Jed Baker, PhD
B-2, Improving Social Awareness in Individuals with Asperger's Syndrome
Christine Barry, PhD, University Hospitals, Case Medical School
B-4, Panel: Preparing Students with Asperger's Syndrome and High Functioning Autism for the Post Secondary Educational Environment
Chris Filler, OCALI (Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence); Gretchen Walsh, MS, Ed, Notre Dame College, Gerald Gillinov, M.Ed, Cleveland State University
B-5, Treatment of Anxiety with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Michelle DePolo, PsyD, Akron Children's Hospital, KidsLink NeuroBehavioral Center
Workshop C
3:15- 4:45 pm
C-1, Sample Social Skills Lessons for Conversation, Play, Conflict Management/Teasing, Friendship, Dating, and Employment Skills
Jed Baker, PhD
C-4, Panel: Planning for Employment for Students with ASD
Madeline Rosenshein, OCALI (Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence); Joe Decapite MA, Cuyahoga County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities; Andrea Johnson M.Ed, Jewish Family Services Association; Dave Finley and Rhonda Gielow, Tip Products
C-5, The How of Reading, Writing and Test Taking
Donna Levine, MA , School Consultant
C-7, Managing Depression and Hormonal Changes in Adolescence
Max Wiznitzer, MD, Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital and Case Western Reserve University
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