AAIDD Annual Meeting Program — June 6-9, 2011
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Interactive Poster Presentations
Board #1
Images of India: the AAIDD People to People Delegation
Joanna Pierson, PhD, FAAIDD, The Arc of Frederick County
Board #2
A Review of 20 Years of Research on in-Service Training of Adults Working with Preschoolers
Martha Snell, PhD, FAAIDD, University of Virginia
Tina Stanton-Chapman, University of Virginia
Board #3
Developing a University Course to Prepare Special Education Teachers to Address the Sexuality of Their Students with Intellectual Disability
Ruth Luckasson, JD, FAAIDD, University of New Mexico
Leslie Walker-Hirsch, Med, FAAIDD, University of New Mexico
Seonsook Park, New Mexico Highlands University
Board #4
Benefits of Both Direct and Indirect Contact on Attitudes Toward Disability and Diversity
Cindi May, PhD, and Kate Allenby, College of Charleston
Board #5
The Power of Inclusion in Educating Traditional College Students
Cindi May, PhD, and Kate Allenby, College of Charleston
Board #6
Applying PBS to Train Siblings of Children with Autism
Mian Wang, PhD, University of California-Santa Barbara
Weiwei Chen, University of California-Santa Barbara
Board #7
The Amazing Race
Amanda Richardson, The Otero Corporation
Board #8
Analyzing the Impact of Community Interaction on Family Quality of Life
Preethy S. Samuel, PhD, OTR/L, Wayne State University
Shana Schottenstein, Wayne State University
Board #9
Improving Organizational, DSP , and Consumer Outcomes: A Standardized Online Training and Technical Assistance Intervention
Derek Nord, PhD, University of Minnesota
Board #10
Implementation of Job Development Practices
Derek Nord, PhD, University of Minnesota
John Butterworth, PhD, University of Massachusetts Boston
Alberto Migliore, PhD, University of Massachusetts Boston
Monica Cox, University of Massachusetts Boston
Amy Gelb, MS, University of Massachusetts Boston
Board #11
Issues in Evaluating an Employment-Focused Systems Change Initiative at a State Department of Developmental Services
John Kramer, PhD, University of Massachusetts Boston
Board #12
A Preliminary Study of SIS in Portugal
Sofia Santos, PhD, Technical University of Lisbon
Pedro Morato, PhD, Technical University of Lisbon
Board #13
Exploring the Factor Structure of Self-Determination Construct of Chinese Adolescents with Intellectual Disabilities
Mian Wang, PhD, University of California-Santa Barbara
Sheng Xu, University of California-Santa Barbara
Board #14
Understanding the Impact of Person-Centered Thinking Practices on Individual and Family Outcomes
Mian Wang, PhD, University of California-Santa Barbara
Erica Tang, University of California-Santa Barbara
Board #15
Bridging the Gap Through “Storytelling”
Melissa A. DiSipio, MSA, Philadelphia Coordinated Health Care
Board #16
Face-to-Face and Cyberbullying Victimization of Autistic Youth
Scott Robertson, MS, Penn State University
Board #17
Developing Adventure-Based Programs for Autistic Youth and Adults
Mark H. Yeager, PhD, FAAIDD, Together Enhancing Autism Awareness in Mississipi
Scott Robertson, MS, Penn State University
Board #18
Enabling Technology for Self Determination and Independence
Allen Ray and Rick Bahr, SimplyHome
Board #19
Aging Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Elizabeth Perkins, PhD, University of South Florida
Karen Berkman, PhD, University of South Florida
Board #20
Between Transitions: Family Stories of Planning
Shannon Hill, The Baddour Center
Board #21
Shared Decision Making: Improving Care for Children with Autism
Nadia Maccabee-Ryaboy, University of Minnesota
Allison Golnik, MD, MPH, Fairview Children’s Clinic
Board #22
Inclusion Practices and Attitudes of Direct Support Professionals Seeking Competency-Based Credential
Rachael Sarto, University of Minnesota
Lori Sedlezky, MSW, University of Minnesota
Board #23
Broken Promises of Inclusion: The Segregated Educational Worlds of Children with Intellectual Disabilities in India
Aesha John, Oklahoma State University
Board #24
Community Inclusion in Assisted Living
Jay Hedgpeth, MSW, PhD, Arizona State University
Board #25
Support Needs and Funding Levels
Jacob Sawyer, Western Michigan University
Carol Sundberg, Western Michigan University
Board #26
Determining Effective Formats for Providing Informational and Emotional Supports for Families
Luchara Wallace, PhD, Western Michigan University
Jillian K. White, MS, Western Michigan University
Monica A. Spear, Western Michigan University
Board #27
Family and Community Inclusion Model for QOL Improvement in Youth and Adolescents with Developmental Disabilities
Julie A. Armentrout, PhD, The Guild Learning Center
Julia Fomicheva, PhD, The Guild Learning Center
Board #28
Segregation as a Characteristic of the Professional Psyche
Jeff McNair, PhD, California Baptist University
Board #29
Reciprocal Fun & Functional Replacement Skills Training
Terry Tang, PhD, Tang & Associates, Inc.
Board #30
Nutrients, Categories, and Food Group Changes in Children with Developmental Disorders Over a 10 Year Period
Shirley Ekvall, PhD, FAAIDD, FACN, University of Cincinnati
Patricia Fugazzi, RD, University of Cincinnati
Florence Stevens, MS, University of Cincinnati
Valli Ekvall PhD, University of Cincinnati
Board #31
Building the Dream of Employment: Family Employment Awareness Training
Judith M.S. Gross, PhD, Kansas University
Board #32
The Future of Direct Support
Lisa Burck, National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals
Board #33
Prospects for 21st Century Thinking Skills for Students with Disabilities
William M. Bart, PhD, University of Minnesota
Jenzi C. Silverman, PhD, University of Minnesota
Saahoon Hong, PhD, University of Minnesota
Eunhee Paik, PhD, Kongju National University (Korea)
Board #34
Active Support: Engaging People, Empowering Staff, Creating a New Day
Mark Olson, University of Minnesota
Susan O’Nell, University of Minnesota
Board #35
But What Can I Do? Mentoring a Culture of Gentleness in Challenging Environments
Jeff Whitcher, Macomb-Oakland Regional Center
Board #36
Transition Across the Ages: A Multicultural Perspective on Self-Determination
Susan Palmer, PhD, FAAIDD, University of Kansas
Board #37
Increasing Dialogue and Understanding with Immigrant Families of Children with Disabilities
Sharon M. Malley, EdD, Arlington Public Schools
Board #38
Universal Design for Transition: Bridging Transition and Academic Instruction
Colleen A. Thoma, PhD, Virginia Commonwealth University
LaRon Scott, EdD, Virginia Commonwealth University
Ronald Tamura, PhD, Southern Connecticut State University
Board #39
Meeting People with Intellectual Disability: Potential of Personal Growth in Authentic Experience
Jan Vancura, PhD, Masaryk University in Brno, Czech Republic
Board #40
Medical Students’ Attitudes Towards Persons with Physical and Mental Disabilities: A Qualitative Study
Sarah A. Sobotka, MD, Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine
Rita Gorawara-Bhat, PhD, University of Chicago
Peter J. Smith, MD, University of Chicago
Board #41
Relational Consciousness and Persons with I/DD Attending Religious Education and Liturgical Activities
Donald E. Healy, Jr., PhD, Western Illinois University Quad Cities (Emeritus)
Board #42
Gender Differences in Community Integration Among Institutionalized Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Kristina Dzara, PhD, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Jeffrey I. Bennett, MD, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Amy E. Boston, MA, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Kathryn Baughman, Illinois College
Kendra George, Illinois College
Board #43
Communication Profiles of Individuals with Intellectual Disability who are Non-Verbal and Use a Communication System with Partners
Candice Lima Moreschi, Federal University of São Carlos
Maria Amelia Almeida, Federal University of São Carlos
Board #44
Inclusion: Expectations Demonstrated by Teachers
Maria da Piedade Costa, Federal University of São Carlos
Board #45
What Teachers Say and What Teachers Do: A Comparison of Classroom Observation Data and Survey Responses for Students Taking the Alternate Assessments Based on Alternate Achievement Standards
Brian Abery, University of Minnesota
Board #46
Families with Children with Autism: Cultural Considerations a Critical Review of the Literature
Jennifer Reinke, MA, University of Minnesota
Board #47
A Replication Study for Teaching Adult Sex Offenders with Intellectual Disabilities to Discriminate Between Safe and Dangerous Situations
Stuart Toews, PhD, Opportunities for Independence, Inc.
Rick Rennpferd, Opportunities for Independence, Inc.
Rayleen De Luca, PhD, University of Manitoba
Board #48
Faith Inclusion Network- A Regional Community Effort to Include People with Disabilities into our Faith Communities
Karen Jackson, Faith Inclusion Network
Board #49
Improving the Health Behaviors of Individuals with ID /DD and Their Support Providers: NCPAD ’s 14-Week Program!
Jessica Madrigal, University of Illinois at Chicago
Board #50
Equine Programs for People with Disabilities: A Content Analysis of Websites
James R. Thompson, PhD, FAAIDD, Illinois State University
Veronica Lacobucci, Illinois State University
Rachel Varney, Illinois State University
Board #51
Including Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in End-of-Life Research
Teresa Savage, PhD, University of Illinois at Chicago
Board #52
Increasing Community Membership for Children With Autism and Intellectual Disability who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication: An Ecologically-Based Intervention
Kimberly Wolowiec-Fisher, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Board #53
Activities of the AAIDD Student and Early Career Professional Committee
Karrie A. Shogren, PhD, FAAIDD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Board #54
Our Visual Voice: Why Students and Early Career Members Belong to AAIDD
Loui Lord Nelson, PhD, Raise, Inc.
Board #55
Inclusive Recreation: A Community Approach
Mark Vangen, PhD, University of Nebraska
Mary O’Hare, University of Nebraska
Board #56
Students with Intellectual Disabilities: Secondary School Experiences and Achievement
Renee Cameto, SRI International
Debra Shaver, PhD, SRI International
Jennifer Yu, SRI International
Board #57
Case Studies on Person and Family Centered Positive Behavior Support and the Capacity for Self Determination
Timothy Moore, University of Minnesota
Board #58
An Examination of Pain Thresholds in Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Chantel Burkitt, University of Minnesota
Board #59
Inclusion in Russia: Following the American Model
Elena Morgacheva
Board #60
Inclusive Education at the University Level
Diana Pacheco, PhD, Universidad Marista de Mérida, Mexico
Board #61
Teaching Self-Advocacy to Young Adults
Steve Becker, PhD, Becker & Associates
Board #62
Teaching Math Facts to Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: A Comparison of Touch Point Math and Conventional Math Instruction
Suzanne Thomas, PhD, University of Texas-Tyler
Board #63
Developing Providers’ Profiles for Evidence-Based Practices
Miguel Angel Verdugo, PhD, University of Salamanca, Spain
Patricia Navas, University of Salamanca, Spain
Laura Gomez Sanchez, University of Valladolid, Spain
Benito Arias Martinez, University of Valladolid, Spain
Board #64
An Analysis of Augmentative and Alternative Communication Research for Students with Developmental Disability
Yun Suk Lee, Kongju National University, Korea
Hoe Yeon Kweon, Yongdong University, Korea
Board #65
Types of Multiple Intelligence of Children with Disabilities
Hoe Yeon Kweon, Yongdong University, Korea
Yun Suk Lee, Kongju National University, Korea
Kim Ho Yeon, Korea Kangnam University
Han Kyoung Gun, Korea Dankook University
Board #66
Secondary Inclusive Education: Issues and Support Needs of Korean Students with Disabilities and Their Families
Suk-Hyang Lee, PhD, Ewha Womans University, South Korea
Board #67
Social Relationships of Young People with Disabilities in Post-Secondary Inclusive Education
Minna Saarinen, Lahti University, Finland
Board #68
Baseline Observational and Self-Report Result: Self-Determination Behaviors of Individuals with ID and Direct Support Staff
Renata Ticha, PhD, University of Minnesota
Brian Abery, PhD, University of Minnesota
Board #69
Impact of Residence Type And Size on Everyday and Support-Related Choice for Individuals With IDD
Renata Ticha, PhD, University of Minnesota
Charlie Lakin, PhD, University of Minnesota
Sheryl A. Larson, PhD, University of Minnesota
Roger J. Stancliffe PhD, FAAIDD, University of Sydney
Board #70
Participation by Older Adults with Intellectual Disability in Mainstream Community Groups
Roger J. Stancliffe PhD, FAAIDD, University of Sydney
Janice Pei Ling Chng, University of Sydney
Nathan J. Wilson PhD, University of Sydney
Board #71
Training for School Resource Officers on Disability Awareness
Maureen van Stone, Esq., MS, Kennedy Krieger Institute
Jennifer Ulbricht, PhD, Kennedy Krieger Institute
Board #72
An Interdisciplinary Approach to Improving Outcomes for Low-Income Children with Disabilities
Maureen van Stone, Esq., MS, Kennedy Krieger Institute
Board #73
Using Media to Increase Student Voice in Postsecondary
Education Programs
Kristen Love, University of Rochester Medical Center
Board #74
Increasing Inclusive Postsecondary Education Opportunities
for Students with Intellectual Disabilities
Martha Mock, PhD, University of Rochester Medical Center
Kristen Love, University of Rochester Medical Center
Board #75
Super Sibs Club: Outcomes of Workshop Series for
Siblings of Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
Rachel E. Aiello, MS, University of Kentucky
Lisa A. Ruble, PhD, University of Kentucky
Kathy Sheppard-Jones, PhD, University of Kentucky
Board #76
Peer Review of Behavioral Supports—Practical Materials
Paul D. Kolstoe, PhD, FAAIDD, North Dakota Developmental
Center
Barbara Peterson, North Dakota Developmental Center
Board #77
Comprehensive Behavioral Skills Training for Women
with Developmental Disabilities
Heidi J. Madsen, PsyD, North Dakota Developmental Center
Board #78
Special Olympics Healthy Athletes Program and ‘Healthy
Minds’: Designing a mental health screening instrument
Lisa Spofford, Saint Catherine University
Stacy Coleman Symons, PhD, Saint Catherine University
Robin McLeod, Counseling Psychologists of Woodbury
Jeff McLeod, Argosy University
Heather Harmer, Special Olympics, Minnesota
Mike Kane, Special Olympics, Minnesota
Board #79
Strategies for Sustainability: Building Staff Capacity
for Customized Employment
Sherry Beamer, MSW, Essential Learning
Board #80
Strategies for Sustainability: On-line Customized
Employment Courses
Sherry Beamer, MSW, Essential Learning
Board #81
Parent Reported Pain in Rett Syndrome
Frank Symons, University of Minnesota
Raymond Trevo, University of Minnesota
Board #82
Self Advocacy for Everyone
Michele Phelps, MBA, Bluegrass Oakwood
Alice Hardwick, Bluegrass Oakwood
Lynn Hess, Bluegrass Oakwood
Board #83
Precursors to Problem Behavior: Teachers’ Awareness
and the Efficacy of Precursor Intervention.
Christopher Oliva, PhD, City University of New York
Board #84
Seclusion and Restraint: A Literature Review
Kharon Grimmet, Indiana University
Board #85
From Restricted Settings to Integrated Community
Living: An Inclusion Model
Staci Fleisher, Special People in Northeast, Inc.
Michele Blackston, Special People in Northeast, Inc.
Board #86
Structured Treatment of Offenders Project in North Dakota
Dean A. Pavlicek, MS, North Dakota Developmental Center
Cathy G. Waters, PhD, North Dakota Developmental Center
Board #87
Transformation of Services-State/Provider Supports
Collaboration: CARES
Kristen Tisdale, MSW-PC, North Dakota Developmental
Center
Jennifer Hooey, SRS, North Dakota Developmental Center
Board #88
Regular Versus Special Schools for People with Intellectual
Disabilities: Social and Educational Aspects
Marilia Costa Dias, APAE-SP
Esper Cavalheiro, MD, PhD, Universidade Federal de São
Paulo & APAE-SP
Board #89
“We Told him his Brain Works Different.” The Relationship
Between Parenting and Adolescent Well-Being
Katie Morris, Oklahoma State University
Lauren Oseland, Oklahoma State University
Jennifer Jones, PhD, Oklahoma State University
Board #90
Health Care Access, Utilization and Quality of Latino
Children With Autism and DD
Susan L. Parish, PhD, FAAIDD, Brandeis University
Sandra Magana, PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Roderick A. Rose, MS, University of North Carolina
Maria Timberlake, Brandeis University
Board #91
Curricular Content for Students with Moderate and
Severe Intellectual Disabilities: A Systematic Review
of the Literature
Jordan Shurr, MEd, Purdue University
Board #92
Using International Law to Protect Funding for
Special Education
Anupa Lyer, Seattle University School of Law
Board #93
Varied Mutual Benefits: A Collaboration Between
a Service Provider and Two Universities, Waltham, MA
Roslynn Rubin, EdD, Greater Waltham Arc, Inc.
Anna Thorpe, MEd, Greater Waltham Arc, Inc.
Board #94
The Social Construction of Professionalism in Direct
Support: A Qualitative Case Study
Carol Britton Laws, MSW, University of Georgia
Board #95
The Factors that Affect the Conceptualization of Death
and the Creation of Life by Adults with Intellectual
Disabilities
Bar-Levy Avinoah, MA, Intellectual Disabilities Hostels, Israel
Noach Milgram, Ariel University Center in Samaria, Israel
Board #96
The “Job” of Parenting a Child With Special Needs:
Critical to Increasing Inclusion
Alison Earle, PhD, Northeastern University
Lisa Jennings, Northeastern University
Board #97
Concurrent Validity of the Bayley-III Scales of Infant
and Toddler Development
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Jessica Peters Myszak, PhD Cindy Klubnik, PhD
Laura Murphy, PhD Pamela Najera, PhD
Board #98
Mother and Child Contributions to Cognitive and
Language Risk in 12 and 24 Month Olds
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
J. Carolyn Graff, PhD, FAAIDD Andrew Bush, PhD
Laura E. Murphy, EdD Frederick B. Palmer, MD
Board #99
WASI Scores Associated with Bayley-III at 24-Months
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Laura Murphy, EdD, FAAIDD Bruce Keisling, PhD
Jessica Peters Myszak, PhD Cristina Warner-Metzger, PhD
J. Carolyn Graff, PhD, FAAIDD Colby Butzon Reed, PhD
K. Hoffman, PhD Fred B. Palmer, MD
Cindy Klubnik, PhD Fran Tylavsky, PhD
Pamela Najera, PsyD Wonsuk Yoo, PhD
Board #100
How to Infuse Person Centered Supports Within
a Postsecondary Education Program
Jeanne Ricigliano, University of Rochester Medical Center
Board #101
Improving the Campus Transition Project (CTP )
at Kent State University: A Pilot for TPSID
Tom Hoza, Kent State University
Board #102
Career and Community Studies Program: A Four Year
College Experience for Students with Intellectual Disability
Yvonne Michali, MS, Kent State University
Cynthia Kenyon, MEd, Kent State University
Board #103
The Ethics of Enabling Self-Advocates
Mark Hagen, Bethesda Lutheran Communities
Board #104
Examining an Integrated Role for Faith Communities
Within the Support System
David Morstad, Bethesda Lutheran Communities
Board #105
Caring for Ken: Parent Inclusion on Care Teams
Joan M. Fenske, DNS, California Department of Health
Services
Board #106
Computerized Tasks for Enhancing the Inclusion
of Students with Intellectual Disabilities
Denaes Caroline, University of Geneva
Board #107
Project SEARCH : Increasing Employment Opportunities
for Students within Postsecondary Settings
Margo Izzo, PhD, The Ohio State University
Evette Simmons-Reed, MA, The Ohio State University
Board #108
heathlytransitionsny.org: A Web Based Curriculum and Toolkit to Facilitate Adolescents Transitioning From Pediatric to Adult Health Care
Susan Scharoun, Le Moyne College
Nienke Dosa, MD, Upstate Medical University
Board #109
Self-Determination-Based Practices: Development and Implementation of a Quebecker Model
Martin Caouette, MS, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivière
Yves Lachapelle, PhD, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
Board #110
Part of the Team: What Do We Mean by Inclusive Employment?
Rosemary Lysaght, PhD, Queen’s University
Virginie Cobigo, Queen’s University
Board #111
Parent Experiences of Inclusion for their Children with Developmental Disability in Education Contexts
Michelle Villeneuve, Queen’s University
Nancy Lyn Hutchinson, Queen’s University
Angela Pyle, Queen’s University
C.J. Dalton, Queen’s University
Jennifer Dods, Queen’s University
Patricia Minnes, Queen’s University
Board #112
Pro-Social Motivation as a Buffer to Stress and Burnout Among Direct Support Professionals
Robert Hickey, PhD, Queen’s University
Board #113
Identification of Conditions for Success Related to the Implementation and Sustainability of a Website Aimed for Persons With an Intellectual Disability
Marie-Ève Dupont, Université of Québec at Trois-Rivières
Board #114
Enabling Inclusion Outcomes for Students with Disabilities Through Collaborative Consultation
Michelle Villeneuve, Queen’s University
Board #115
Health Status of People with Intellectual Disabilities in Quebec
Julie Merineau-Cote, MPS, Université du Québec à Montréal
Diane Morin, PhD, Université du Québec a Montreal
Marc Tassé, PhD, Ohio State University
Hélène Ouellette-Kuntz, MS, Queen’s University
Michael Kerr, Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists
Board #116
Psychology Training in IDD in Quebec’s Universities
Audrée Tremblay, Université du Québec à Montréal
Diane Morin, PhD, Université du Québec à Montréal
Jonathan Weiss, PhD, York University
Yona Lunski, PhD, Center for Addiction and Mental Health
Board #117
Quality of Inclusion From Early Intervention to School Programs for Children with Developmental Disabilities
Chatenoud Céline, PhD, Université of Québec at Trois-Rivières
Dionne, Carmen, PhD, Université du Québec at Trois-Rivières
Michelle Villeneuve, Queen’s University
Minnes Patricia, Queen’s University
Board #118
Achieving Inclusive Communities through Social Work: Issues Ahead
Susan Hammerman, PhD, and Natalie Trump, UMDNJ
Barbara Hanley, PhD, FAAIDD, University of Cincinnati
Donald Anderson, MS, University of Wisconsin, Madison
Board #119
Moving from Pilot to Reality: Building Flexible Workforce Development Opportunities for DSP s in New Jersey
Colleen McLaughlin, MEd, UMDNJ
Shellyann Dacres, MA, UMDNJ
Board #120
Overweight and Obesity Among Adults with Intellectual Disability
Roger J. Stancliffe PhD, FAAIDD, University of Sydney
K. Charlie Lakin PhD, University of Minnesota
Sheryl A. Larson PhD FAAIDD, University of Minnesota
Board #121
A Randomized Control Trial Study of Active Support in the United States: Observational Methodologies and Preliminary Results
University of Minnesota
Sheryl A. Larson, PhD K. Charlie Lakin, PhD
Anick Tolbize, PhD Renta Ticha, PhD
Board #122
An International Delphi Study of the Key Components of Active Support for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Sheryl A. Larson, PhD, University of Minnesota
Erica Hagelberg, Universit of Minnesota
Roger J. Stancliffe, PhD, FAAIDD, University of Sydney
Board #123
The Twin Cities-Zambia Disability Connection: Creating Community to Support Inclusion of People with Disabilities
Matthew Bogenschutz, PhD, University of Minnesota
Kristin Hamre, MPH, University of Minnesota
Derek Nord, PhD, University of Minnesota
Board #124
Systematic Comparison of the Direct Support Workforce in Self Directed Supports and Conventional Services
Matthew Bogenschutz, PhD, University of Minnesota
Zhanni Lu, MSW, University of Minnesota
Amy Hewitt, PhD, FAAIDD, University of Minnesota
Board #125
United Nations Treaty: Disability Rights
Self-Advocates Minnesota (SAM)
Images of India: the AAIDD People to People Delegation
Joanna Pierson, PhD, FAAIDD, The Arc of Frederick County
Board #2
A Review of 20 Years of Research on in-Service Training of Adults Working with Preschoolers
Martha Snell, PhD, FAAIDD, University of Virginia
Tina Stanton-Chapman, University of Virginia
Board #3
Developing a University Course to Prepare Special Education Teachers to Address the Sexuality of Their Students with Intellectual Disability
Ruth Luckasson, JD, FAAIDD, University of New Mexico
Leslie Walker-Hirsch, Med, FAAIDD, University of New Mexico
Seonsook Park, New Mexico Highlands University
Board #4
Benefits of Both Direct and Indirect Contact on Attitudes Toward Disability and Diversity
Cindi May, PhD, and Kate Allenby, College of Charleston
Board #5
The Power of Inclusion in Educating Traditional College Students
Cindi May, PhD, and Kate Allenby, College of Charleston
Board #6
Applying PBS to Train Siblings of Children with Autism
Mian Wang, PhD, University of California-Santa Barbara
Weiwei Chen, University of California-Santa Barbara
Board #7
The Amazing Race
Amanda Richardson, The Otero Corporation
Board #8
Analyzing the Impact of Community Interaction on Family Quality of Life
Preethy S. Samuel, PhD, OTR/L, Wayne State University
Shana Schottenstein, Wayne State University
Board #9
Improving Organizational, DSP , and Consumer Outcomes: A Standardized Online Training and Technical Assistance Intervention
Derek Nord, PhD, University of Minnesota
Board #10
Implementation of Job Development Practices
Derek Nord, PhD, University of Minnesota
John Butterworth, PhD, University of Massachusetts Boston
Alberto Migliore, PhD, University of Massachusetts Boston
Monica Cox, University of Massachusetts Boston
Amy Gelb, MS, University of Massachusetts Boston
Board #11
Issues in Evaluating an Employment-Focused Systems Change Initiative at a State Department of Developmental Services
John Kramer, PhD, University of Massachusetts Boston
Board #12
A Preliminary Study of SIS in Portugal
Sofia Santos, PhD, Technical University of Lisbon
Pedro Morato, PhD, Technical University of Lisbon
Board #13
Exploring the Factor Structure of Self-Determination Construct of Chinese Adolescents with Intellectual Disabilities
Mian Wang, PhD, University of California-Santa Barbara
Sheng Xu, University of California-Santa Barbara
Board #14
Understanding the Impact of Person-Centered Thinking Practices on Individual and Family Outcomes
Mian Wang, PhD, University of California-Santa Barbara
Erica Tang, University of California-Santa Barbara
Board #15
Bridging the Gap Through “Storytelling”
Melissa A. DiSipio, MSA, Philadelphia Coordinated Health Care
Board #16
Face-to-Face and Cyberbullying Victimization of Autistic Youth
Scott Robertson, MS, Penn State University
Board #17
Developing Adventure-Based Programs for Autistic Youth and Adults
Mark H. Yeager, PhD, FAAIDD, Together Enhancing Autism Awareness in Mississipi
Scott Robertson, MS, Penn State University
Board #18
Enabling Technology for Self Determination and Independence
Allen Ray and Rick Bahr, SimplyHome
Board #19
Aging Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Elizabeth Perkins, PhD, University of South Florida
Karen Berkman, PhD, University of South Florida
Board #20
Between Transitions: Family Stories of Planning
Shannon Hill, The Baddour Center
Board #21
Shared Decision Making: Improving Care for Children with Autism
Nadia Maccabee-Ryaboy, University of Minnesota
Allison Golnik, MD, MPH, Fairview Children’s Clinic
Board #22
Inclusion Practices and Attitudes of Direct Support Professionals Seeking Competency-Based Credential
Rachael Sarto, University of Minnesota
Lori Sedlezky, MSW, University of Minnesota
Board #23
Broken Promises of Inclusion: The Segregated Educational Worlds of Children with Intellectual Disabilities in India
Aesha John, Oklahoma State University
Board #24
Community Inclusion in Assisted Living
Jay Hedgpeth, MSW, PhD, Arizona State University
Board #25
Support Needs and Funding Levels
Jacob Sawyer, Western Michigan University
Carol Sundberg, Western Michigan University
Board #26
Determining Effective Formats for Providing Informational and Emotional Supports for Families
Luchara Wallace, PhD, Western Michigan University
Jillian K. White, MS, Western Michigan University
Monica A. Spear, Western Michigan University
Board #27
Family and Community Inclusion Model for QOL Improvement in Youth and Adolescents with Developmental Disabilities
Julie A. Armentrout, PhD, The Guild Learning Center
Julia Fomicheva, PhD, The Guild Learning Center
Board #28
Segregation as a Characteristic of the Professional Psyche
Jeff McNair, PhD, California Baptist University
Board #29
Reciprocal Fun & Functional Replacement Skills Training
Terry Tang, PhD, Tang & Associates, Inc.
Board #30
Nutrients, Categories, and Food Group Changes in Children with Developmental Disorders Over a 10 Year Period
Shirley Ekvall, PhD, FAAIDD, FACN, University of Cincinnati
Patricia Fugazzi, RD, University of Cincinnati
Florence Stevens, MS, University of Cincinnati
Valli Ekvall PhD, University of Cincinnati
Board #31
Building the Dream of Employment: Family Employment Awareness Training
Judith M.S. Gross, PhD, Kansas University
Board #32
The Future of Direct Support
Lisa Burck, National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals
Board #33
Prospects for 21st Century Thinking Skills for Students with Disabilities
William M. Bart, PhD, University of Minnesota
Jenzi C. Silverman, PhD, University of Minnesota
Saahoon Hong, PhD, University of Minnesota
Eunhee Paik, PhD, Kongju National University (Korea)
Board #34
Active Support: Engaging People, Empowering Staff, Creating a New Day
Mark Olson, University of Minnesota
Susan O’Nell, University of Minnesota
Board #35
But What Can I Do? Mentoring a Culture of Gentleness in Challenging Environments
Jeff Whitcher, Macomb-Oakland Regional Center
Board #36
Transition Across the Ages: A Multicultural Perspective on Self-Determination
Susan Palmer, PhD, FAAIDD, University of Kansas
Board #37
Increasing Dialogue and Understanding with Immigrant Families of Children with Disabilities
Sharon M. Malley, EdD, Arlington Public Schools
Board #38
Universal Design for Transition: Bridging Transition and Academic Instruction
Colleen A. Thoma, PhD, Virginia Commonwealth University
LaRon Scott, EdD, Virginia Commonwealth University
Ronald Tamura, PhD, Southern Connecticut State University
Board #39
Meeting People with Intellectual Disability: Potential of Personal Growth in Authentic Experience
Jan Vancura, PhD, Masaryk University in Brno, Czech Republic
Board #40
Medical Students’ Attitudes Towards Persons with Physical and Mental Disabilities: A Qualitative Study
Sarah A. Sobotka, MD, Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine
Rita Gorawara-Bhat, PhD, University of Chicago
Peter J. Smith, MD, University of Chicago
Board #41
Relational Consciousness and Persons with I/DD Attending Religious Education and Liturgical Activities
Donald E. Healy, Jr., PhD, Western Illinois University Quad Cities (Emeritus)
Board #42
Gender Differences in Community Integration Among Institutionalized Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Kristina Dzara, PhD, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Jeffrey I. Bennett, MD, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Amy E. Boston, MA, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Kathryn Baughman, Illinois College
Kendra George, Illinois College
Board #43
Communication Profiles of Individuals with Intellectual Disability who are Non-Verbal and Use a Communication System with Partners
Candice Lima Moreschi, Federal University of São Carlos
Maria Amelia Almeida, Federal University of São Carlos
Board #44
Inclusion: Expectations Demonstrated by Teachers
Maria da Piedade Costa, Federal University of São Carlos
Board #45
What Teachers Say and What Teachers Do: A Comparison of Classroom Observation Data and Survey Responses for Students Taking the Alternate Assessments Based on Alternate Achievement Standards
Brian Abery, University of Minnesota
Board #46
Families with Children with Autism: Cultural Considerations a Critical Review of the Literature
Jennifer Reinke, MA, University of Minnesota
Board #47
A Replication Study for Teaching Adult Sex Offenders with Intellectual Disabilities to Discriminate Between Safe and Dangerous Situations
Stuart Toews, PhD, Opportunities for Independence, Inc.
Rick Rennpferd, Opportunities for Independence, Inc.
Rayleen De Luca, PhD, University of Manitoba
Board #48
Faith Inclusion Network- A Regional Community Effort to Include People with Disabilities into our Faith Communities
Karen Jackson, Faith Inclusion Network
Board #49
Improving the Health Behaviors of Individuals with ID /DD and Their Support Providers: NCPAD ’s 14-Week Program!
Jessica Madrigal, University of Illinois at Chicago
Board #50
Equine Programs for People with Disabilities: A Content Analysis of Websites
James R. Thompson, PhD, FAAIDD, Illinois State University
Veronica Lacobucci, Illinois State University
Rachel Varney, Illinois State University
Board #51
Including Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in End-of-Life Research
Teresa Savage, PhD, University of Illinois at Chicago
Board #52
Increasing Community Membership for Children With Autism and Intellectual Disability who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication: An Ecologically-Based Intervention
Kimberly Wolowiec-Fisher, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Board #53
Activities of the AAIDD Student and Early Career Professional Committee
Karrie A. Shogren, PhD, FAAIDD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Board #54
Our Visual Voice: Why Students and Early Career Members Belong to AAIDD
Loui Lord Nelson, PhD, Raise, Inc.
Board #55
Inclusive Recreation: A Community Approach
Mark Vangen, PhD, University of Nebraska
Mary O’Hare, University of Nebraska
Board #56
Students with Intellectual Disabilities: Secondary School Experiences and Achievement
Renee Cameto, SRI International
Debra Shaver, PhD, SRI International
Jennifer Yu, SRI International
Board #57
Case Studies on Person and Family Centered Positive Behavior Support and the Capacity for Self Determination
Timothy Moore, University of Minnesota
Board #58
An Examination of Pain Thresholds in Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Chantel Burkitt, University of Minnesota
Board #59
Inclusion in Russia: Following the American Model
Elena Morgacheva
Board #60
Inclusive Education at the University Level
Diana Pacheco, PhD, Universidad Marista de Mérida, Mexico
Board #61
Teaching Self-Advocacy to Young Adults
Steve Becker, PhD, Becker & Associates
Board #62
Teaching Math Facts to Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: A Comparison of Touch Point Math and Conventional Math Instruction
Suzanne Thomas, PhD, University of Texas-Tyler
Board #63
Developing Providers’ Profiles for Evidence-Based Practices
Miguel Angel Verdugo, PhD, University of Salamanca, Spain
Patricia Navas, University of Salamanca, Spain
Laura Gomez Sanchez, University of Valladolid, Spain
Benito Arias Martinez, University of Valladolid, Spain
Board #64
An Analysis of Augmentative and Alternative Communication Research for Students with Developmental Disability
Yun Suk Lee, Kongju National University, Korea
Hoe Yeon Kweon, Yongdong University, Korea
Board #65
Types of Multiple Intelligence of Children with Disabilities
Hoe Yeon Kweon, Yongdong University, Korea
Yun Suk Lee, Kongju National University, Korea
Kim Ho Yeon, Korea Kangnam University
Han Kyoung Gun, Korea Dankook University
Board #66
Secondary Inclusive Education: Issues and Support Needs of Korean Students with Disabilities and Their Families
Suk-Hyang Lee, PhD, Ewha Womans University, South Korea
Board #67
Social Relationships of Young People with Disabilities in Post-Secondary Inclusive Education
Minna Saarinen, Lahti University, Finland
Board #68
Baseline Observational and Self-Report Result: Self-Determination Behaviors of Individuals with ID and Direct Support Staff
Renata Ticha, PhD, University of Minnesota
Brian Abery, PhD, University of Minnesota
Board #69
Impact of Residence Type And Size on Everyday and Support-Related Choice for Individuals With IDD
Renata Ticha, PhD, University of Minnesota
Charlie Lakin, PhD, University of Minnesota
Sheryl A. Larson, PhD, University of Minnesota
Roger J. Stancliffe PhD, FAAIDD, University of Sydney
Board #70
Participation by Older Adults with Intellectual Disability in Mainstream Community Groups
Roger J. Stancliffe PhD, FAAIDD, University of Sydney
Janice Pei Ling Chng, University of Sydney
Nathan J. Wilson PhD, University of Sydney
Board #71
Training for School Resource Officers on Disability Awareness
Maureen van Stone, Esq., MS, Kennedy Krieger Institute
Jennifer Ulbricht, PhD, Kennedy Krieger Institute
Board #72
An Interdisciplinary Approach to Improving Outcomes for Low-Income Children with Disabilities
Maureen van Stone, Esq., MS, Kennedy Krieger Institute
Board #73
Using Media to Increase Student Voice in Postsecondary
Education Programs
Kristen Love, University of Rochester Medical Center
Board #74
Increasing Inclusive Postsecondary Education Opportunities
for Students with Intellectual Disabilities
Martha Mock, PhD, University of Rochester Medical Center
Kristen Love, University of Rochester Medical Center
Board #75
Super Sibs Club: Outcomes of Workshop Series for
Siblings of Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
Rachel E. Aiello, MS, University of Kentucky
Lisa A. Ruble, PhD, University of Kentucky
Kathy Sheppard-Jones, PhD, University of Kentucky
Board #76
Peer Review of Behavioral Supports—Practical Materials
Paul D. Kolstoe, PhD, FAAIDD, North Dakota Developmental
Center
Barbara Peterson, North Dakota Developmental Center
Board #77
Comprehensive Behavioral Skills Training for Women
with Developmental Disabilities
Heidi J. Madsen, PsyD, North Dakota Developmental Center
Board #78
Special Olympics Healthy Athletes Program and ‘Healthy
Minds’: Designing a mental health screening instrument
Lisa Spofford, Saint Catherine University
Stacy Coleman Symons, PhD, Saint Catherine University
Robin McLeod, Counseling Psychologists of Woodbury
Jeff McLeod, Argosy University
Heather Harmer, Special Olympics, Minnesota
Mike Kane, Special Olympics, Minnesota
Board #79
Strategies for Sustainability: Building Staff Capacity
for Customized Employment
Sherry Beamer, MSW, Essential Learning
Board #80
Strategies for Sustainability: On-line Customized
Employment Courses
Sherry Beamer, MSW, Essential Learning
Board #81
Parent Reported Pain in Rett Syndrome
Frank Symons, University of Minnesota
Raymond Trevo, University of Minnesota
Board #82
Self Advocacy for Everyone
Michele Phelps, MBA, Bluegrass Oakwood
Alice Hardwick, Bluegrass Oakwood
Lynn Hess, Bluegrass Oakwood
Board #83
Precursors to Problem Behavior: Teachers’ Awareness
and the Efficacy of Precursor Intervention.
Christopher Oliva, PhD, City University of New York
Board #84
Seclusion and Restraint: A Literature Review
Kharon Grimmet, Indiana University
Board #85
From Restricted Settings to Integrated Community
Living: An Inclusion Model
Staci Fleisher, Special People in Northeast, Inc.
Michele Blackston, Special People in Northeast, Inc.
Board #86
Structured Treatment of Offenders Project in North Dakota
Dean A. Pavlicek, MS, North Dakota Developmental Center
Cathy G. Waters, PhD, North Dakota Developmental Center
Board #87
Transformation of Services-State/Provider Supports
Collaboration: CARES
Kristen Tisdale, MSW-PC, North Dakota Developmental
Center
Jennifer Hooey, SRS, North Dakota Developmental Center
Board #88
Regular Versus Special Schools for People with Intellectual
Disabilities: Social and Educational Aspects
Marilia Costa Dias, APAE-SP
Esper Cavalheiro, MD, PhD, Universidade Federal de São
Paulo & APAE-SP
Board #89
“We Told him his Brain Works Different.” The Relationship
Between Parenting and Adolescent Well-Being
Katie Morris, Oklahoma State University
Lauren Oseland, Oklahoma State University
Jennifer Jones, PhD, Oklahoma State University
Board #90
Health Care Access, Utilization and Quality of Latino
Children With Autism and DD
Susan L. Parish, PhD, FAAIDD, Brandeis University
Sandra Magana, PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Roderick A. Rose, MS, University of North Carolina
Maria Timberlake, Brandeis University
Board #91
Curricular Content for Students with Moderate and
Severe Intellectual Disabilities: A Systematic Review
of the Literature
Jordan Shurr, MEd, Purdue University
Board #92
Using International Law to Protect Funding for
Special Education
Anupa Lyer, Seattle University School of Law
Board #93
Varied Mutual Benefits: A Collaboration Between
a Service Provider and Two Universities, Waltham, MA
Roslynn Rubin, EdD, Greater Waltham Arc, Inc.
Anna Thorpe, MEd, Greater Waltham Arc, Inc.
Board #94
The Social Construction of Professionalism in Direct
Support: A Qualitative Case Study
Carol Britton Laws, MSW, University of Georgia
Board #95
The Factors that Affect the Conceptualization of Death
and the Creation of Life by Adults with Intellectual
Disabilities
Bar-Levy Avinoah, MA, Intellectual Disabilities Hostels, Israel
Noach Milgram, Ariel University Center in Samaria, Israel
Board #96
The “Job” of Parenting a Child With Special Needs:
Critical to Increasing Inclusion
Alison Earle, PhD, Northeastern University
Lisa Jennings, Northeastern University
Board #97
Concurrent Validity of the Bayley-III Scales of Infant
and Toddler Development
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Jessica Peters Myszak, PhD Cindy Klubnik, PhD
Laura Murphy, PhD Pamela Najera, PhD
Board #98
Mother and Child Contributions to Cognitive and
Language Risk in 12 and 24 Month Olds
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
J. Carolyn Graff, PhD, FAAIDD Andrew Bush, PhD
Laura E. Murphy, EdD Frederick B. Palmer, MD
Board #99
WASI Scores Associated with Bayley-III at 24-Months
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Laura Murphy, EdD, FAAIDD Bruce Keisling, PhD
Jessica Peters Myszak, PhD Cristina Warner-Metzger, PhD
J. Carolyn Graff, PhD, FAAIDD Colby Butzon Reed, PhD
K. Hoffman, PhD Fred B. Palmer, MD
Cindy Klubnik, PhD Fran Tylavsky, PhD
Pamela Najera, PsyD Wonsuk Yoo, PhD
Board #100
How to Infuse Person Centered Supports Within
a Postsecondary Education Program
Jeanne Ricigliano, University of Rochester Medical Center
Board #101
Improving the Campus Transition Project (CTP )
at Kent State University: A Pilot for TPSID
Tom Hoza, Kent State University
Board #102
Career and Community Studies Program: A Four Year
College Experience for Students with Intellectual Disability
Yvonne Michali, MS, Kent State University
Cynthia Kenyon, MEd, Kent State University
Board #103
The Ethics of Enabling Self-Advocates
Mark Hagen, Bethesda Lutheran Communities
Board #104
Examining an Integrated Role for Faith Communities
Within the Support System
David Morstad, Bethesda Lutheran Communities
Board #105
Caring for Ken: Parent Inclusion on Care Teams
Joan M. Fenske, DNS, California Department of Health
Services
Board #106
Computerized Tasks for Enhancing the Inclusion
of Students with Intellectual Disabilities
Denaes Caroline, University of Geneva
Board #107
Project SEARCH : Increasing Employment Opportunities
for Students within Postsecondary Settings
Margo Izzo, PhD, The Ohio State University
Evette Simmons-Reed, MA, The Ohio State University
Board #108
heathlytransitionsny.org: A Web Based Curriculum and Toolkit to Facilitate Adolescents Transitioning From Pediatric to Adult Health Care
Susan Scharoun, Le Moyne College
Nienke Dosa, MD, Upstate Medical University
Board #109
Self-Determination-Based Practices: Development and Implementation of a Quebecker Model
Martin Caouette, MS, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivière
Yves Lachapelle, PhD, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
Board #110
Part of the Team: What Do We Mean by Inclusive Employment?
Rosemary Lysaght, PhD, Queen’s University
Virginie Cobigo, Queen’s University
Board #111
Parent Experiences of Inclusion for their Children with Developmental Disability in Education Contexts
Michelle Villeneuve, Queen’s University
Nancy Lyn Hutchinson, Queen’s University
Angela Pyle, Queen’s University
C.J. Dalton, Queen’s University
Jennifer Dods, Queen’s University
Patricia Minnes, Queen’s University
Board #112
Pro-Social Motivation as a Buffer to Stress and Burnout Among Direct Support Professionals
Robert Hickey, PhD, Queen’s University
Board #113
Identification of Conditions for Success Related to the Implementation and Sustainability of a Website Aimed for Persons With an Intellectual Disability
Marie-Ève Dupont, Université of Québec at Trois-Rivières
Board #114
Enabling Inclusion Outcomes for Students with Disabilities Through Collaborative Consultation
Michelle Villeneuve, Queen’s University
Board #115
Health Status of People with Intellectual Disabilities in Quebec
Julie Merineau-Cote, MPS, Université du Québec à Montréal
Diane Morin, PhD, Université du Québec a Montreal
Marc Tassé, PhD, Ohio State University
Hélène Ouellette-Kuntz, MS, Queen’s University
Michael Kerr, Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists
Board #116
Psychology Training in IDD in Quebec’s Universities
Audrée Tremblay, Université du Québec à Montréal
Diane Morin, PhD, Université du Québec à Montréal
Jonathan Weiss, PhD, York University
Yona Lunski, PhD, Center for Addiction and Mental Health
Board #117
Quality of Inclusion From Early Intervention to School Programs for Children with Developmental Disabilities
Chatenoud Céline, PhD, Université of Québec at Trois-Rivières
Dionne, Carmen, PhD, Université du Québec at Trois-Rivières
Michelle Villeneuve, Queen’s University
Minnes Patricia, Queen’s University
Board #118
Achieving Inclusive Communities through Social Work: Issues Ahead
Susan Hammerman, PhD, and Natalie Trump, UMDNJ
Barbara Hanley, PhD, FAAIDD, University of Cincinnati
Donald Anderson, MS, University of Wisconsin, Madison
Board #119
Moving from Pilot to Reality: Building Flexible Workforce Development Opportunities for DSP s in New Jersey
Colleen McLaughlin, MEd, UMDNJ
Shellyann Dacres, MA, UMDNJ
Board #120
Overweight and Obesity Among Adults with Intellectual Disability
Roger J. Stancliffe PhD, FAAIDD, University of Sydney
K. Charlie Lakin PhD, University of Minnesota
Sheryl A. Larson PhD FAAIDD, University of Minnesota
Board #121
A Randomized Control Trial Study of Active Support in the United States: Observational Methodologies and Preliminary Results
University of Minnesota
Sheryl A. Larson, PhD K. Charlie Lakin, PhD
Anick Tolbize, PhD Renta Ticha, PhD
Board #122
An International Delphi Study of the Key Components of Active Support for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Sheryl A. Larson, PhD, University of Minnesota
Erica Hagelberg, Universit of Minnesota
Roger J. Stancliffe, PhD, FAAIDD, University of Sydney
Board #123
The Twin Cities-Zambia Disability Connection: Creating Community to Support Inclusion of People with Disabilities
Matthew Bogenschutz, PhD, University of Minnesota
Kristin Hamre, MPH, University of Minnesota
Derek Nord, PhD, University of Minnesota
Board #124
Systematic Comparison of the Direct Support Workforce in Self Directed Supports and Conventional Services
Matthew Bogenschutz, PhD, University of Minnesota
Zhanni Lu, MSW, University of Minnesota
Amy Hewitt, PhD, FAAIDD, University of Minnesota
Board #125
United Nations Treaty: Disability Rights
Self-Advocates Minnesota (SAM)
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