New Jersey Association for Behavior Analysis

1. New Jersey Association for Behavior Analysis One Day Conference July 15, 2011 Enyon Ballroom Chamberlain Student Center Rowan University Glassboro, NJ

2. About the Conference •The New Jersey Association for Behavior Analysis is proud to sponsor this One-Day Summer Conference, to be held on the campus of Rowan University in South Jersey. Visit the Center for Behavior Analysis website for general information (www.rowan.edu/abacenter) and for directions (http://www.rowan.edu/map/). • NJABA is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the advancement of the discipline of behavior analysis and is an affiliate chapter of the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI)TM. • The conference is geared toward teachers/educators, parents, trainers, direct service providers, administrators, and consultants who are interested in learning about the principles and applications of behavior analysis for a wide range of learners. • Different workshop tracks are provided to allow attendees to focus on specific areas of interest related to behavior analysis. • Continuing Education credits, approved by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board* and the New Jersey Department of Education can be earned through conference attendance. *NJABA is an approved provider of BCBA Type II continuing education credits. The Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) does not sponsor, approve, or endorse NJABA, the materials, information, or sessions identified herein.

3. Schedule of Events

4. Keynote AddressBoys Town:  Walden III for Troubled Out of Home TeenagersPatrick Friman, Ph.D. Boys Town was founded in 1917 by Father Edward Flanagan as an orphanage for children living on the streets of Omaha. Since that time, it has evolved into a premier residential care program for troubled out-of-home youth in the United States. During the interval between its inauguration and now, it has become a showcase for a behavioral analytic technology designed by Montrose Wolf, Elery Phillips, and Dean Fixsen for providing treatment for youth in residential care. The technology is known as the Teaching Family Model and the empirically derived components of the model are readily available in the multiple papers describing them published in the pages of JABA (and multiple other outlets). This talk will describe the evolution of the orphanage designed by Father Flanagan to the program as it exists today. The talk will describe critical elements of the evolutionary progression, a description of the token economy used in the program, a brief clinical description of the youth in the program, a description of the environment wherein the program is housed, a discussion of the primary targets of the treatment, and a detailed account of some of the major evaluation research that has been conducted over the past decade.

5. Afternoon Workshop #11:00 – 3:00 Behavioral Pediatrics:  Behavioral Approaches to Behavior Problems that Present in Primary Care Settings Patrick C. Friman, Ph.D., ABPP Behavioral pediatrics (BP) is a branch of pediatrics that integrates behavioral and pediatric sciences to promote the health of children. A unique aspect of BP is that competencies for practice can be met by physicians or psychologists and thus its practitioners include both. Most typically, however, the physician and psychologist work in partnership whether the task at hand involves a particular case or a promising area of research. There are two general forms of treatment supplied in BP: 1) supportive counseling, usually involving the delivery of health education (e.g., extended crying is normal in early infancy) but no specific action; and 2) prescriptive behavioral treatment, usually involving the provision of specific procedures for remediation of presenting problems to caregivers (e.g., motivational programs). Recognition of the high prevalence of behavioral problems that initially and often only present in pediatric settings as well as the reciprocal nature of interactions between medical and behavioral factors in child health has led to dramatic growth in BP over the past 30 years. This growth presents opportunities for behavior analysis because the principles of learning contribute so much to both forms of behavioral pediatric treatment. This presentation will describe behavioral pediatrics in primary care, elaborate on its two forms of treatment, provide examples of each, and underscore opportunities for behavior analysis.

6. Afternoon Workshop #2 1:00 – 3:00 Precision Teaching for Students and Adults with Autism: Where’s the Data? Marlene Cohen, Ed.D., BCBA-D A frequent criticism of precision teaching in the field of applied behavior analysis is that this method of instruction has not undergone the rigors of empirical research. At present, there are no widely available empirical reports of precision teaching with frequency building procedures with students and adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Marlene Cohen and her colleagues at the Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center at Rutgers University have devoted their time to implementing over three years of empirical research in precision teaching with frequency building with older learners with ASD. Some of their research has addressed the following: What is the impact of precision teaching with frequency building procedures for the “Big 6 plus 6” motor skills on the functional skills of adolescents and adults with autism receiving applied behavior analysis treatment? We have also evaluated the impact of frequency building for component language skills on the conversation complexity of an adult with autism. This is just a modest beginning, however there is some empirical evidence that precision teaching is both efficient and effective with adolescents and adults with ASD. Suggestions for further research areas will be detailed.

7. Afternoon Workshop #3 1:00 – 3:00 Assessing and Treating Ritualistic and Stereotypic Behavior for Children with a Diagnosis of Autism: Using ABA to Teach Children to be Adaptive in an Overwhelming and Unpredictable Environment Rachael A. Sautter, Ph.D., BCBA-D This talk will briefly review the literature on functional behavior assessments (FBAs) and discuss the possible functions of ritualistic and stereotypic behavior for children with a diagnosis of autism. The presenter will then provide a detailed explanation of function-based interventions designed to reduce the frequency and/or intensity of these disruptive behaviors. Case studies will be provided to highlight the utility of behavior analytic procedures for teaching children how to handle changes to their daily routine or disruptions of their ritualistic behavior. The presenter will discuss the reinforcement contingencies present for parents and caregivers for children displaying ritualistic behaviors and discuss how these rituals have been developed, shaped and maintained over time. Strategies will also be provided on how to set up a child’s environment to promote success, generalized responding and appropriate behaviors in order to minimize the occurrence of ritualistic and stereotypic behaviors.

8. Dr. Pat Friman Dr. Patrick C. Friman received his Ph.D. from the University of Kansas. He is the current Director of the Boys Town Center for Behavioral Health and a Clinical Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Nebraska School of Medicine. He was formerly on the faculties of Johns Hopkins, University of Pennsylvania, and Creighton Schools of Medicine. He was also formerly the Director of the Clinical Psychology Program at University of Nevada as well as the Associate Chairman of the Department of Psychology. He is the former Editor of the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis and the former President of the Association for Behavior Analysis International. He is also on the editorial boards of eight peer reviewed journals. He has published more than 180 scientific articles and chapters and three books. The primary focus of his scientific and clinical work in is in the area of Behavioral Pediatrics and Behavioral Medicine. Dr. Friman’s work in behavioral pediatrics has concentrated on the gap between primary medical care for children on one side, and referral-based clinical child psychological and psychiatric care, on the other. A secondary focus is on adolescent behavior and development an example of which is DVD presentation on Adolescence and Other Temporary Mental Disorders. He also specializes in consultation regarding workplace issues such as motivation, dealing with difficult people, change, and pathways to success. As an example of the impact of his work, following a publication on child sleep problems, the American Medical Association invited him to headline a press conference in New York City where he was presented to the press by the Surgeon General of the United States.

9. Biographical Sketches • Marlene Cohen, Ed.D., BCBA-D is a consultant for the Delta-T Group providing behavior assessment to students in the public school system, an adjunct professor at Rowan University, an adjunct professor at The Chicago School for Professional Psychology, and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She received her doctorate in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Cohen has over 30 years of experience in the field of autism in both private and public settings. She has presented both nationally and internationally at conferences on a variety of Applied Behavior Analysis topics. Dr. Cohen was the co-founder of the New Jersey Association for Behavior Analysis and served as this organization’s first president. • Rachael Sautter, Ph.D., BCBA-D is currently the Director of Educational Services for the Y.A.L.E. School Autism Program. Dr. Sautter earned her Ph.D. in Applied Behavior Analysis from Western Michigan University. Her training and clinical experience have included working with adults with developmental disabilities and Alzheimer’s Disease, children with a diagnosis of autism both at home, in public school settings, and through the Western Michigan University Center for Autism (Diagnostic Clinic, Parent Training Clinic and Problem Behavior Clinic). Her research and clinical interests include applications of Skinner’s functional analysis of verbal behavior, assessment and treatment of disruptive behavior, curriculum development for children with a diagnosis of autism, and behavior analytic approaches to staff training and development.

10. Exhibit Space A single exhibit space is 100 square feet (10’ x 10’) and includes one (1) draped 6-ft table with two chairs. Each exhibit space will have a one-line identification sign plus booth number. Additional equipment and services are the responsibility of the exhibiting organization. Additional Benefits • Your organization listed in the NJABA Summer Conference Program Book and on the Rowan Center for Behavior Analysis website. • Invitation for two representatives to a special reception honoring our keynote speaker, Dr. Pat Friman. Exhibit Space Pricing $125 For more information, contact Lauren Lee at abacenter@rowan.edu

11. NJABA One-Day Conference Registration For NJABA Members: The 1-day conference registration fee is $100 for advance registration ($125 at the door). For Non NJABA Members: The 1-day conference registration fee is $150 for advance registration ($200 at the door). If you are not a NJABA member but would like to become one and benefit from the reduced conference fee, pleas submit a membership form (found at www.njaba.org with this registration form. Advance Registration ends July 10, 2011 Conference registration fee may be paid by check or credit card. You must still mail in your registration form if paying by credit card. If paying by check, please make check out to NJABA. Mail check payment with this registration form to: NJABA One-Day Summer Conference Questions? Email conferences@njaba.org c/o Institute for Educational Achievement Directions are on the next page 381 Madison Avenue New Milford, NJ 07646 Title: ( ) Dr. ( ) Ms. ( ) Mrs. ( ) Mr. First & M.I. ________________________ Last Name: _____________________ Affiliation: ____________________________________________ Position/Occupation: ____________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone Number: ______________________________ E-Mail (PLEAE PRINT CLEARLY): _________________________ I am ( ) NJABA Member ( ) NOT a NJABA member but have applied to be one ( ) NOT a NJABA member & do not wish to apply Continuing Education – Indicate type of Continuing Education credits you need (if any) below. Instructions for obtaining Continuing education credits will be provided at the NJABA conference. PAYMENT FOR CEUs WILL BE COLLECTED FROM YOU AT THE END OF THE CONFERENCE (DO NOT PAY FOR CEUs IN ADVANCE). NJDOE Credits will be provided free of charge BACB Credits cost $10 each (Keynote 2 credits; afternoon workshop 2 credits) ASHA Credits (CE cost will be provided at time of conference) I will need CE credits for ( ) NJDOE ( ) BACB ( ) ASHA ( ) I do NOT need any CE credits Please indicate the afternoon workshop you would like to attend from 1 – 3 pm ( ) #1 ( ) #2 ( ) #3

12. Directions to Rowan University From the North (Northern New Jersey, New York, etc.)Take the NJ Turnpike South to Exit 4 (73 North). In approximately 1 mile, take I-295 South. Follow I-295 to Route 42 South (Atlantic City). Exit Route 42 South onto Route 55 South. Follow Rte. 55 South to exit 50A (Glassboro-Mullica Hill). Take Route 322 East (2 miles) to the campus. After you cross the railroad tracks, make the second right into the Welcome Gate, 257 Mullica Hill Road. The guard will direct you to parking during normal business hours. From PhiladelphiaTake the Walt Whitman or Benjamin Franklin Bridge to I–676 South toward Atlantic City. Shortly after I–676 becomes Route 42 South, exit right onto Route 55 South. Take Rte. 55 South to exit 50A (Glassboro–Mullica Hill). Take Route 322 East (2 miles) to the campus. After you cross the railroad tracks, make the second right into the Welcome Gate, 257 Mullica Hill Road. The guard will direct you to parking during normal business hours. From the West Take I–95 to the Commodore Barry Bridge. Follow Route 322 East (15 miles) to the campus. After you cross the railroad tracks, make the second right into the Welcome Gate, 257 Mullica Hill Road. The guard will direct you to parking during normal business hours From Central New Jersey Take Route 70 West to I–295 South. Follow I–295 to Route 42 South (Atlantic City). Exit Route 42 South onto Route 55 South. Follow Route 55 South to exit 50A (Glassboro–Mullica Hill). Take Route 322 East (2 miles) to the campus. After you cross the railroad tracks, make the second right into the Welcome Gate, 257 Mullica Hill Road. From the East Take the Garden State Parkway to the Atlantic City Expressway. Take the Expressway West to Exit 38 (Williamstown). Turn left after exiting and follow Route 322 West (8 miles) to the campus. After you pass the large Rowan sign on your left, make the first left into the Welcome Gate, 257 Mullica Hill Road. From the South (Maryland, Delaware, etc.)Take I–95 North to the Delaware Memorial Bridge. Take the N.J. Turnpike North to Exit 2 and take Route 322 East. At the first traffic light (3 miles) turn right and then bear left (.4 miles) to stay on Rt. 322. Continue on Rt. 322 (7 miles) to the campus. After you cross the railroad tracks, make the second right into the Welcome Gate, 257 Mullica Hill Road. Map on next page