The 8th Milestones Annual Autism / Asperger's Conference
June 22, 2010
Cleveland, Ohio

The Annual Milestones Conference features research based approaches
fostering lifelong strategies for success from early childhood to adulthood. The conference is an opportunity for parents, professionals and adults with autism to network, hear about local resources and continue learning best practices for school, home, community and work.

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8:30 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. (7:30 a.m. registration)
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Executive Caterer's at Landerhaven
6111 Landerhaven Drive, Cleveland, OH 44124

Targeted Workshop Tracks for parents and professionals working with young children, elementary, middle and high school, as well as adults with autism, BCBA or social communication challenges.

Keynote Speaker:

9:00- 10:30 pm - Mary Jane Weiss, PhD BCBA

Different Strokes for Different Folks: Creating Comprehensive Individualized Intervention

Mary Jane Weiss, Ph.D., BCBA
Rutgers University
(All Ages, BCBA tracks)

***The following tracks are suggested optional groupings based on specific topics. Attendees may choose different groupings***

Early Intervention/Elementary Track

Workshop A:
10:45 am - 12:15 pm

A-1
Practical Solutions: Successful Inclusion of Individuals with High Functioning Autism/Asperger's

Mary Jane Weiss, Ph.D., BCBA
Rutgers University
(All Ages, BCBA tracks)

A-2
Understanding FBA Process to Aid in Everyday Troubleshooting of Challenging Behavior

Colleen Muhvic, M.Ed, NCSP, BCBA
Cleveland Clinic Center for Autism
(Early Intervention/Elementary, Middle/High School tracks)

A-3
Social Skills through the Lifetime: What really works?

Jay Berk, Ph.D.
Private Practice

Brian Starcher, M.Ed., P.C.C.-S.
Private Practice
(Early Intervention/Elementary, Middle/High School and Adult tracks)

A-5
Using Errorless Learning for New Skills (Hands-On Session)

Jaclyn Chrissinger, M.S., BCBA
Positive Education Program

Michelle Nameth Connor, M.Ed., BCBA
ABA Outreach Services
(All Ages track)

A-6
Self-Monitoring Behavior in the Classroom Setting

Robin Ludwig, M.A., BCBA
Geagua County ESC
(BCBA, Early Intervention/Elementary and Middle/High School tracks)

A-7
Making Visuals Work for Better Behavior and Improving Outcomes (Hands-On Session)

Lauren Stafford
Monarch Teaching Technologies
(Early Intervention/Elementary and Middle/High School tracks)

Workshop B: 
1:30-3:00 pm

B-1
Reaching out and Joining In: Strategies for Understanding the Social World

Mary Jane Weiss, Ph.D., BCBA
Rutgers University
(All ages, BCBA tracks)

B-4
Classroom Organization, the Key to Your Student’s and Staff’s Success

Scott Gossett
Achievement Centers for Children
(Early Intervention/Elementary track)

B-5
Decreasing Problem Behavior with Positive Behavioral Support (PBS): Team Buy-In Difficulties and Successes (Hands-On Session)

Christine Austin, BCABA
Step by Step Academy
(Early Intervention/Elementary, Middle/High School tracks)

B-7
Introduction to Using Applied Behavior Analysis Strategies in the Classroom

Krissy Ingham
Westlake Preschool

Kiersten Johnson
ABA Outreach Services
(Early Intervention/Elementary track)

Workshop C:
3:15- 4:45 pm 

C-1
Fluency: Making Skills Accurate, Fast and Meaningful

Mary Jane Weiss, Ph.D., BCBA
Rutgers University
(All ages, BCBA tracks)

C-4
Vaccines and Myths

Johanna Goldfarb, MD
Cleveland Clinic
(Early Intervention/Elementary track)

C-5
Using ABA to Develop Social Competence and Self Regulatory Behavior

Jennifer Krumins
Teacher, Author
(Early Intervention/Elementary and Middle/High School tracks)

C-6
Teaching Play and Joint Attention to Young Children with Autism in the Classroom

Connie Wong, Ph.D., Piper Maas, M.Ed., Barbara Gapinski, M.Ed., Sarah Booth, M.Ed.
Cleveland State University
(Early Intervention/Elementary and BCBA tracks)

C-7
Discrete Trials: Classroom Application for Groups of Students (Hands-On Session)

Jennifer Sweeney , M.A., BCBA
Solutions Behavioral Consulting

Leah Gongola, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Youngstown State University
(BCBA, Early Intervention/Elementary and Middle/High School tracks)

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Middle/High School Track

Workshop A:
10:45 am - 12:15 pm

A-1
Practical Solutions: Successful Inclusion of Individuals with High Functioning Autism/Asperger's

Mary Jane Weiss, Ph.D., BCBA
Rutgers University
(All Ages, BCBA tracks)

A-2
Understanding FBA Process to Aid in Everyday Troubleshooting of Challenging Behavior

Colleen Muhvic, M.Ed, NCSP, BCBA
Cleveland Clinic Center for Autism
(Early Intervention/Elementary, Middle/High School tracks)

A-3
Social Skills through the Lifetime: What really works?

Jay Berk, Ph.D.
Private Practice

Brian Starcher, M.Ed., P.C.C.-S.
Private Practice
(Early Intervention/Elementary, Middle/High School and Adult tracks)

A-4
Writing IEP Goals For The Transition Age Student With Autism (Panel)

Moderator: Edward Flegel
State Support Team Region 3
(Middle/High School track)

A-5
Using Errorless Learning for New Skills (Hands-On Session)

Jaclyn Chrissinger, M.S., BCBA
Positive Education Program

Michelle Nameth Connor, M.Ed., BCBA
ABA Outreach Services
(All Ages track)

A-6
Self-Monitoring Behavior in the Classroom Setting

Robin Ludwig, M.A., BCBA
Geagua County ESC
(BCBA, Early Intervention/Elementary and Middle/High School tracks)

Workshop B:
1:30-3:00 pm

B-1
Reaching out and Joining In: Strategies for Understanding the Social World

Mary Jane Weiss, Ph.D., BCBA
Rutgers University
(All ages, BCBA tracks)

B-3
So You Have an iPhone – What Apps Will Make it a Sensible Assistive Device for an Individual on the Autism Spectrum?

Howard Shane, Ph.D.
Monarch Center for Autism, Boston Children's Hospital Collaboration and Harvard Medical School
(Middle/High School and Adult tracks)

B-5
Decreasing Problem Behavior with Positive Behavioral Support (PBS): Team Buy-In Difficulties and Successes (Hands-On Session)

Christine Austin, BCABA
Step by Step Academy
(Early Intervention/Elementary, Middle/High School tracks)

Workshop C:
3:15- 4:45 pm 

C-1
Fluency: Making Skills Accurate, Fast and Meaningful

Mary Jane Weiss, Ph.D., BCBA
Rutgers University
(All ages, BCBA tracks)

C-2
The Emotional, Hormonal, Human Roller Coaster: Strategies for Surviving Puberty

Nevada Reed, MD
KidsLink Neurobehavioral Center
(Middle/High School track)

C-5
Using ABA to Develop Social Competence and Self Regulatory Behavior

Jennifer Krumins
Teacher, Author
(Early Intervention/Elementary and Middle/High School tracks)

C-7
Discrete Trials: Classroom Application for Groups of Students (Hands-On Session)

Jennifer Sweeney , M.A., BCBA
Solutions Behavioral Consulting

Leah Gongola, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Youngstown State University
(BCBA, Early Intervention/Elementary and Middle/High School tracks)

2010 Conference Brochure

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Adult Track

Workshop A:
10:45 am - 12:15 pm

A-1
Practical Solutions: Successful Inclusion of Individuals with High Functioning Autism/Asperger's

Mary Jane Weiss, Ph.D., BCBA
Rutgers University
(All Ages, BCBA tracks)

A-3
Social Skills through the Lifetime: What really works?

Jay Berk, Ph.D.
Private Practice

Brian Starcher, M.Ed., P.C.C.-S.
Private Practice
(Early Intervention/Elementary, Middle/High School and Adult tracks)

A-5
Using Errorless Learning for New Skills (Hands-On Session)

Jaclyn Chrissinger, M.S., BCBA
Positive Education Program

Michelle Nameth Connor, M.Ed., BCBA
ABA Outreach Services
(All Ages track)

1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Workshops B

B-1
Reaching out and Joining In: Strategies for Understanding the Social World

Mary Jane Weiss, Ph.D., BCBA Rutgers University
(All ages, BCBA tracks)

B-2
Syncronizing Funding Streams and Adult Services for Desired Outcomes (Employment, Residential, Community Participation)

Chris Filler
Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI)
(All ages track)

B-3
So You Have an iPhone – What Apps Will Make it a Sensible Assistive Device for an Individual on the Autism Spectrum?

Howard Shane, Ph.D.
Monarch Center for Autism, Boston Children's Hospital Collaboration and Harvard Medical School
(Middle/High School and Adult tracks)

3:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Workshops C

C-1
Fluency: Making Skills Accurate, Fast and Meaningful

Mary Jane Weiss, Ph.D., BCBA
Rutgers University
(All ages, BCBA tracks)

C-3
Accessing Employment for the Individual with Autism: Panel

Moderator: Patricia Otter
United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Cleveland
(Adult track)

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BCBA Track

Workshop A:
10:45 am - 12:15 pm

A-1
Practical Solutions: Successful Inclusion of Individuals with High Functioning Autism/Asperger's

Mary Jane Weiss, Ph.D., BCBA
Rutgers University
(All Ages, BCBA tracks)

A-6
Self-Monitoring Behavior in the Classroom Setting

Robin Ludwig, M.A., BCBA
Geagua County ESC
(BCBA, Early Intervention/Elementary and Middle/High School tracks)

1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Workshops B

B-1
Reaching out and Joining In: Strategies for Understanding the Social World

Mary Jane Weiss, Ph.D., BCBA
Rutgers University
(All ages, BCBA tracks)

B-6
Reviewing Key Aspects of the BACB Code of Conduct

Megan DeLeon, M.S., BCBA
Navigation Behavioral Counseling
(All ages, BCBA tracks)

3:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Workshops C

C-1
Fluency: Making Skills Accurate, Fast and Meaningful

Mary Jane Weiss, Ph.D., BCBA
Rutgers University
(All ages, BCBA tracks)

C-6
Teaching Play and Joint Attention to Young Children with Autism in the Classroom

Connie Wong, Ph.D., Piper Maas, M.Ed., Barbara Gapinski, M.Ed., Sarah Booth, M.Ed.
Cleveland State University
(Early Intervention/Elementary and BCBA tracks)

C-7
Discrete Trials: Classroom Application for Groups of Students (Hands-On Session)

Jennifer Sweeney , M.A., BCBA
Solutions Behavioral Consulting

Leah Gongola, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Youngstown State University
(BCBA, Early Intervention/Elementary and Middle/High School tracks)

2010 Conference Brochure

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