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Upcoming and Recent Presentations

For information on scheduling or helping host a presentation in your area, please contact Koegel Autism Consultants at autism@education.usb.edu

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Upcoming Presentations

2008 APA Convention
"Characteristics of ASD: Early Identification and Behavior Modification"
Boston, MA
August 16, 2008, 12-1pm: Symposium
ROBERT KOEGEL, Ph.D.,
SHARON ELMENSDORP, M.A., ENJEY LIN, M.A., TY VERNON, M.A.

For more information, please visit http://www.apa.org/convention08/.

3rd Annual Pivotal Response Treatment Conference
Koegel Autism Center
Santa Barbara, CA
September 11-12, 2008: Keynote Speech
LYNN K. KOEGEL, Ph.D., ROBERT KOEGEL, Ph.D.

For more information, please visit our conference page.

2nd Annual Autism Conference
Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL
October 3, 2008: Keynote Speech
LYNN K. KOEGEL, Ph.D., ROBERT KOEGEL, Ph.D.

For more information, please visit http://cpla.fit.edu/.


28th Annual Statewide CARS+ Convention
California Association of Resource Specialists and Special Education Teachers
Sparks, NV
February 19-21, 2009: Keynote Speech
LYNN K. KOEGEL, Ph.D., ROBERT KOEGEL, Ph.D.

For more information, please visit http://www.carsplus.org/conventions.php.

Recent Presentations

Inclusive Practices for Persons w/ Autism and Related
Disorders: A General Education-Special Education Conference

Embassy Suites
Brea, CA
May 30-31, 2008: Keynote Speech
LYNN K. KOEGEL, Ph.D., ROBERT KOEGEL, Ph.D.

For more information, please contact Belinda Karge at bkarge@fullerton.edu
Click here to download the conference brochure.
Click here to download the conference registration form.

34th Annual ABA International Convention
Chicago, IL
May 25th, 2008, 9am: Symposium
TY VERNON, M.A., LARISA SHIRATOVA, WHITNEY ENCE

For more information, please visit http://www.abainternational.org/convention/convreg/index.asp.

Pivotal Response Treatment
School-Based Counseling Program: Family Service Agency
Santa Barbara, CA
May 5, 2008, 9-10am: Presentation
LYNN K. KOEGEL, Ph.D.

Pivotal Response Treatment
Central Bucks School District
Doylestown, PA
March 28, 2008: Dinner Keynote Speech
LYNN K. KOEGEL, Ph.D., ROBERT KOEGEL, Ph.D.

For more information, please contact Dustin Polis at dpolis@CBSD.ORG

Pivotal Response Treatment
Howard County Autism Society
Columbia, MD
March 27, 2008, 8am-4pm: Presentation
LYNN K. KOEGEL, Ph.D., ROBERT KOEGEL, Ph.D.

For more information, please visit http://www.howard-autism.org/

Pivotal Response Treatment
Kern Autism Network
Bakersfield, CA
February 29, 2008: All Day Conference
LYNN K. KOEGEL, Ph.D., ROBERT KOEGEL, Ph.D.

For more information, please visit www.kernautism.org

Pivotal Response Treatment
Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD)
Orlando, FL
January 26, 2008: Presentation / PRT Training
LYNN K. KOEGEL, Ph.D., ROBERT KOEGEL, Ph.D.
Pivotal Response Treatment
Bermuda Autism Society for Support and Education (BASE)
Bermuda
January 5, 2008: All Day Presentation
LYNN K. KOEGEL, Ph.D., ROBERT KOEGEL, Ph.D.
World Conference on Autism
AREC: Autism Resourcse & Educational Center
Sweden
August 14, 2007: All Day Workshop
August 16, 2007: Keynote Speech
LYNN K. KOEGEL, Ph.D., ROBERT KOEGEL, Ph.D.
Pivotal Response Treatment
Montana Speech and Hearing Summer Institute
Billings, Montana
July 25-26, 2007
LYNN K. KOEGEL, Ph.D., ROBERT KOEGEL, Ph.D., ROSY FREDEEN, Ph.D.

Introductory Tutorial: Pivotal Response Treatment
ABA 2007 Annual Convention
San Diego, California
Convention dates: May 25-29, 2007
LYNN K. KOEGEL, Ph.D.

For more information, please visit http://www.abainternational.org/convention/index.aspx

Early Start Advanced Practice Institute
WestEd's Center for Prevention and Early Intervention
Burbank, California
May 21, 2007
LYNN K. KOEGEL, Ph.D.

For more information, please visit http://www.wested.org/cs/cpei/print/docs/217

Autism Affinity Lecture Series: Pivotal Response Treatment
UCLA CART (Center for Autism Research and Treatment)
Los Angeles, California
May 11, 2007
LYNN K. KOEGEL, Ph.D. ROBERT KOEGEL, Ph.D.

For more information, please visit http://www.autism.ucla.edu/index2.php

Autism Today
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
April 27, 2007
LYNN KOEGEL, Ph.D., ROBERT KOEGEL, Ph.D.

For more information, contact Karen Simmons at 780-482-1555

Top Practices in Special Education: The Evidence Base
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Annual Convention & Expo
Louisville, Kentucky
April 18-21, 2007
LYNN K. KOEGEL, Ph.D.

For more information, please visit http://www.cec.sped.org/Content/NavigationMenu/ProfessionalDevelopment/ConventionExpo/default.htm

Evidence-Based Practices for Young Children with ASDs at Home and School
JumpStart: Learning to Learn
San Mateo, California
March 9, 2007
LYNN KOEGEL, Ph.D., ROBERT KOEGEL, Ph.D.

For more information, please visit http://www.autismjumpstart.org/

F.A.C.T. (Family Action Community Training) Annual Conference
Family Resource Coalition, Inc.
Orlando, Florida
March 1-3, 2007
LYNN KOEGEL, Ph.D., ROBERT KOEGEL, Ph.D.

For more information, please visit http://www.frc4kids.org/ or contact Tammy Cacksackkar at tammy@frc4rkids.org

Maximizing Every Moment
DFW Center for Autism/Texas Star Academy
Wyndham Dallas North, 4801 LBJ Freeway, Dallas TX 75244
January 20, 2007
LYNN KOEGEL, Ph.D., DANIEL OPENDEN, Ph.D

For more information, contact Valerie Yoakam at vyoakam@dfwcenterforautism.org

Pivotal Response Treatment, Functional Behavioral Assessment, and Procedures for Including Children with Autism
Plainview, New York
January 12, 2007
DANIEL OPENDEN, Ph.D.

For more information and to register for this presentation, please visit http://www.elija.org/conferences.html

Pivotal Response Treatment & Evidence-based Behavioral Interventions for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Child Development Resources
Williamsburg, Virginia
November 28-29, 2006
DANIEL OPENDEN, Ph.D.

For more information, contact Adrienne Frank at adriennef@cdr.org

Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT) & Evidence-based Behavioral Interventions for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
The Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps (TASH) 2006 Annual Conference
Baltimore, Maryland

November 8-11, 2006
Preconference TASH Tech Workshop
DANIEL OPENDEN, Ph.D.

For an abstract of this workshop, please visit http://www.tash.org/publications/docs/2006_TASH_Techs.pdf

For more information on the TASH conference, please visit http://www.tash.org/2006tash/index.htm

Pivotal Response Treatment & Procedures for Including Children with Autism
Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists Association (S.P.A.A.)
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

October 27, 2006
DANIEL OPENDEN, Ph.D.

For more information, contact Susan Jozsa at sjozsa@staff.ednet.ns.ca

Pivotal Response Treatment
Holyoke, Massachusetts
October 20-21, 2006
LYNN KOEGEL, Ph.D., ROBERT KOEGEL, Ph.D.

For more information, contact Jan Doody at doodyj@theassn.org

Pivotal Response Treatment, Functional Behavioral Assessment, and Procedures for Including Children with Autism
Autism Society of Minnesota
St. Paul, Minnesota

October 11-12, 2006
DANIEL OPENDEN, Ph.D.

For further information and to download a registration form, please click on the link below http://www.ausm.org/educationServices/documents/PivotalResponsePDF.pdf

For more information, contact Mary Powell at mpowell@ausm.org

Training: Pivotal Response Treatment for Children with Autism
Hanford, California
August 14, 2006
NICOLETTE NEFDT and SUZANNE BABKO

For more information, contact Cara Peterson at cpeterso@kingscoe.org
Psychiatric Grand Rounds: Pivotal Response Treatment
Cottage Hospital
Santa Barbara, California

July 26, 2006
SHARON ELMENSDORP & NICOLETTE NEFDT


For more information, contact Carol Sturgen at (805) 969-9393

Strengthening our Roots: A Conference for and About Families of Children on the Autism Spectrum
Indiana Resource Center for Autism
Indianapolis, Indiana
June 17, 2006
LYNN KOEGEL, Ph.D., ROBERT KOEGEL, Ph.D.

If you have questions about the seminar content, please contact Cathy Pratt (prattc@ indiana.edu), at (812) 855- 6508.
Registration questions should be directed to Diana Stille (dstille@ indiana.edu) or Donna Beasley (dbeasley@ indiana.edu) at (812) 855- 6508.

Autism, Pivotal Response Treatment, & Functional Behavioral Assessment for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Nevada Early Intervention Services
Reno, Nevada: June 15-16, 2006
DANIEL OPENDEN, Ph.D.

For more information, contact Diane Branson at DMBRANSON@aol.com

Autism, Pivotal Response Treatment, and Functional Assessment for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center
June 7-9, 2006: Phoenix, AZ
DANIEL OPENDEN, Ph.D.

For further information, contact Teresa Cardon at tcardon@autismcenter.org
To Register click HERE

Autism, Pivotal Response Treatment, and Functional Assessment for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Virginia Tech University
May 22-25: Blacksburg, Virginia
DANIEL OPENDEN, Ph.D.

For further information, contact Angela Scarpa at ascarpa@vt.edu.

Autism, Pivotal Response Treatment, & Functional Behavioral Assessment for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
West Hills Community College District
Child Development Department
Lemoore, California: May 13, 2006
DANIEL OPENDEN, Ph.D.

For more information, contact Madonna Cardenas at 559-934-2382 or MadonnaCardenas@westhillscollege.com.
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Workshop: Using Pivotal Response Training in Early Intervention & Inclusive Environments
Autism Education Network
Best Practices in Autism Treatment & Methodologies Conference
San Jose, California: April 27-30
DANIEL OPENDEN, Ph.D.

For more information, go to http://support.autismeducation.net/site/PageServer?pagename=BestPractices2006

General Session: Pivotal Response Training
Autism Education Network
Best Practices in Autism Treatment & Methodologies Conference
San Jose, California: April 27-30
ROBERT L. KOEGEL, Ph.D. & LYNN KERN KOEGEL, Ph.D.

For more information, go to http://support.autismeducation.net/site/PageServer?pagename=BestPractices2006

First Five VideoConference
Santa Barbara County Board of Education
April 25, 2006
LYNN KOEGEL, Ph.D.

For further information contact First Five Santa Barbara at (805) 884-8085 or
get information and register online

Autism, Pivotal Response Treatment, and Functional Assessment for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Kings Canyon Unified School District
April 24, 2006: Fresno, California
DANIEL OPENDEN, Ph.D., NICOLETTE NEFDT & SUZANNE BABKO

For further information, contact Freda Kaprielian at 559-643-0323 or kaprielian-f@kcusd.com

Innovations in the Education of Children with Autism: Evaluating the Evidence Conference
Teachers College, Columbia University
March 30-31, 2006:
Invited Presentation: Pivotal Response Treatment for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
DANIEL OPENDEN, Ph.D.

For more information, go to http://www.tc.columbia.edu/ceoi/spring06/autism/index.htm

Autism, Pivotal Response Treatment, and Functional Assessment for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Parents in Huntsville and Madison City Schools
March 6-9, 2006: Hunstville, Alabama
DANIEL OPENDEN, Ph.D.

FIRST ANNUAL
PIVOTAL RESPONSE TRAINING CONFERENCE

UCSB Koegel Autism Research and Training Center
March 23-24, 2006: Santa Barbara, CA

Click HERE for more information

Positive Behavioral Support Conference
Association for Positive Behavioral Support
March 24, 2006: Reno, NV

Lecture
LYNN KERN KOEGEL and CLAIRE LaZEBNIK

One-day workshop: Autism, Pivotal Response Treatment, and Functional Behavioral Assessment for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
College of Education
February 25, 2006: San Luis Obispo, Ca
DANIEL OPENDEN, Ph.D.

CalABA
February 16-18 , 2006: San Francisco, CA

Professional Lecture Series: Motivating Children with Autism
Jewish Family Service
February 6, 2006: West Hills, CA
11 am - 1:15 pm (there will be a 15 minute break)
DANIEL OPENDEN

*These lectures have been approved for
2.0 contact hours of CEUs and MCEP units*

FEES:
$35 at the door
$25 for CEUs and for MCEPs
(with prior reservation)
Drinks and dessert will be provided.
Please bring your own lunch.

Location: Milken Jewish Community Center
22622 Vanowen Street
West Hills, CA 91307

For reservations call 818-464-3333

CalTASH
February 3-4, 2006: San Francisco, CA
Models of Service Delivery for Families with Children with Autism:
From Early Identification to Inclusive Social Interventions

Symposium
DANIEL OPENDEN, EILEEN KLEIN & NICOLETTE NEFDT

Pivotal Response Treatment: Professional Development Training
Grant Wood Area Education Agency
February 2, 2006: Cedar Rapids, IA
Wor
kshop
DANIEL OPENDEN

Click HERE for event information and registration

Pivotal Response Treatment Workshop
Desert Area Resources and Training (DART) and Sierra Sands SELPA
January 23-27, 2006: Ridgecrest, CA

  • Day 1: Pivotal Response Treatment overview
    (open to parents and professionals)
  • Day 2 - Day 5: Pivotal Response Treatment workshop
    (reserved for a small number of parents)

Speech and Workshop
DANIEL OPENDEN

For reservations please call Terry at (760) 375-9787 x10

Pivotal Response Training and Communication Presentation
November 7, 2005: Regional Center of Orange County

Presentation
ROBERT L. KOEGEL & LYNN KERN KOEGEL

For information, please email Janis White at jwhite@rcocdd.com

Pivotal Response Treatment Presentation and Workshop
Tulare County Office of Education
November 1-2, 2005: Visalia, CA
(Open to the Public)

DANIEL OPENDEN, GRACE WERNER & SUZANNE BABKO

    • Day 1: Pivotal Response Treatment overview and functional assessment
    • Day 2: Inclusive opportunities with children with autism

Tulare Flyer
Click HERE for more information

Autism Resources from the Tulare County/District SELPA

Pivotal Response Training Presentation
October 21, 2005: University of Georgia

Presentation
ROBERT L. KOEGEL & LYNN KERN KOEGEL

For information, please email Deanna Luscre at dzlautism@adelphia.net

APA 2005
August 19, 2005: Washington D.C.

Overview of PRT and interventions
to improve socialization in children with autism


Presenation
LYNN KERN KOEGEL & ROBERT L. KOEGEL

Symposium to Follow

CalTASH
Summer Symposium:
Supporting Children with Autism in Inclusive Settings
July 22: Santa Barbara, CA

Speech
GRACE WERNER

ABA 31st Annual Convention
May 27-31, 2005: Chicago, IL

Symposium:
Using Pivotal Responses and Positive Behavioral Support
to Change Symptoms of Autism

QUY TRAN, EILEEN KLEIN, DANIEL OPENDEN

  • Applying Pivotal Response Training to School Assigned Homework for Children with Autism to Improve Performance
    QUY TRAN, Robert L. Koegel, Amanda Mossman, Lynn Kern Koegel

  • Training Paraprofessionals to Facilitate Social Interactions Between Children with Autism and Their Peers in an Inclusive Summer Camp Setting.
    EILEEN KLEIN, Robert L. Koegel, Lynn Kern Koegel, Mendy Boettcher, Lauren Brookman-Frazee, and Daniel Openden

  • Using Systematic Desensitization To Treat Hypersensitivity To Auditory Stimuli In Children with Autism
    DANIEL OPENDEN, Robert L. Koegel, Lynn Kern Koegel

Symposium:
Early Identification and Speech Acquisition in Young Children
with Autism Spectrum Disorders

KAREN SZE, NICOLETTE NEFDT, AMANDA MOSSMAN

  • First S.T.E.P.: A Program Description of a Screening, Training, and Education Project for Young Children at Risk for Autism or Developmental Delays.
    NICOLETTE NEFDT, Robert Koegel, Yvonne Bruinsma, Rosy Fredeen, and Lynn Kern Koegel

  • Facilitating Speech in Nonverbal Children with Autism using Predictable Routines.
    AMANDA MOSSMAN, Robert Koegel, Yvonne Bruinsma, Karen Sze, and Lynn Kern Koegel

  • Using Pre-Treatment Vocalizations to Increase Functional Vocabulary in Nonverbal Children with Autism.
    KAREN SZE, Robert L. Koegel, Amanda P. Mossman, and Lynn Kern Koegel

Minnesota Autism Conference
May 6 , 2005: St. Paul, Minnesota

Presentation
LYNN KERN KOEGEL & ROBERT L. KOEGEL

Virginia Tech Psychology Department
April 22, 2005: Blacksburg, Virginia

Keynote Speech/Workshop
LYNN KERN KOEGEL & DANIEL OPENDEN

Pivotal Response Treatment Seminar
Vieweg Education Center
April 15, 2005: Ridgecrest, CA
8:30am-4:00pm

DANIEL OPENDEN

For reservation info, please contact Diane Speegle at dspeegel@ssusd.org

Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center
April 9, 2005: Phoenix, Arizona

Speech
LYNN KERN KOEGEL & ROBERT L. KOEGEL

Orange County Dept. of Education
March 15, 2005 : Orange County, CA

Keynote Speech
LYNN KERN KOEGEL & ROBERT L. KOEGEL

Positive Behavior Support Conference
March 10-12, 2005 : Tampa, FL

March 12th 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Pivotal Response Treatment:
A Comprehensive Approach for Families with Children with Autism


DANIEL OPENDEN & EILEEN KLEIN

CalABA
February 18, 2005: Dana Point, CA

Symposium:
Early Identification and Speech Acquisition in Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

KAREN SZE, NICOLETTE NEFDT, AMANDA MOSSMAN, KAREN SZE

  • First S.T.E.P.: A Program Description of a Screening, Training, & Education Project for Young Children at Risk for Autism of Developmental Delays
    NICOLETTE NEFDT , Robert L. Koegel, Yvonne Bruinsma, Rosy Fredeen, Lynn Kern Koegel

    Facilitating Speech in Nonverbal Children with Autism Using Predictable Routines
    AMANDA MOSSMAN, Robert L. Koegel, Yvonne Bruinsma, Karen Sze, Lynn Kern Koegel

  • Using Pre-Treatment Vocalizations to Increase Functional Voacbulary in Nonverbal Children with Autism
    KAREN SZE, Robert L. Koegel, Amanda Mossman, Lynn Kern Koegel

Symposium:
Using Pivotal Responses and Positive Behavioral Support to Change Symptoms of Autism

QUY TRAN, JANE LACY, DANIEL OPENDEN

  • Incorporating Pivotal Response Treatment to Improve Homework Motivation and Performance for Children with Autism
    QUY TRAN, Robert L. Koegel, Amanda Mossman

    Using A Transfer Stimulus to Reduce Ritualistic Behaviors in Children with Autism
    JANE LACY, Robert L. Koegel, Lynn Kern Koegel

  • Using Systematic Desensitization To Treat Hypersensitivity To Auditory Stimuli In Children with Autism
    DANIEL OPENDEN, Robert L. Koegel, Lynn Kern Koegel

Symposium:
Promoting Social Skills in Children with Autism Through Play Dates, Summer Camps, and After-School Extracurricular Activities
LAURIE VISMARA, EILEEN KLEIN, DANIEL OPENDEN

  • Promoting Play Date Interactions Between Children with Autism and Typically Developing Peers
    LAURIE VISMARA, Grace Werner, Robert L. Koegel, Lynn Kern Koegel

    Training Paraprofessionals to Facilitate Social Interactions Between Children with Autism and Their Peers in an Inclusive Summer Camp Setting
    EILEEN KLEIN , Robert L. Koegel, Lynn Kern Koegel, Mendy Boettcher, Lauren Brookman-Frazee, Daniel Openden

  • A Model for Increasing Social Interventions to Children with Autism
    DANIEL OPENDEN, Eileen Klein, Lynn Kern Koegel, Robert L. Koegel

Bucks County Autism Society
January 14, 2005 : Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Keynote Speech
LYNN KERN KOEGEL & ROBERT L. KOEGEL

Pivotal Response Training Workshop
December 8-10, 2004: Omaha, Nebraska

ROSY FREDEEN, DANIEL OPENDEN

For registration information, please email dopenden@education.ucsb.edu

TASH
"Blazing the Trail"
(The Association of Persons with Severe Handicaps)

November 17-20, 2004: Reno, NV

Symposium: "Promoting Social Skills in Children with Autism Through Play-dates, Summer Camps, and After-school Extracurricular Activities"

Symposium
DANIEL OPENDEN, LAURIE A. VISMARA, EILEEN KLEIN, GRACE A. WERNER,

The Autism Society of America’s
35th National Conference on ASD

“Soaring to New Heights”
July 7-10, 2004: Seattle, WA

Presentation: Using Pivotal Responses and Positive Behavior Support to Change Symptoms of Autism

Presentation
LYNN KOEGEL, ROBERT KOEGEL, QUY TRAN, JANE LACY, DANIEL OPENDEN

Association for Behavior Analysis
2004 Annual Convention

May 30, 2004: Boston, MA

Lecture/Presentation
LYNN KERN KOEGEL & ROBERT L. KOEGEL

Autism Society of Chicago
May 29, 2004: Chicago, IL

Lecture/Presentation
LYNN KERN KOEGEL & ROBERT L. KOEGEL

Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders
Conference
May 14, 2004: Long Beach, CA

Keynote Speaker
LYNN KERN KOEGEL & ROBERT L. KOEGEL

University of New Mexico
May 6, 2004: Albuquerque, NM

Lecture/Presentation
LYNN KERN KOEGEL & ROBERT L. KOEGEL

"A.M. Northwest" KATU-TV (ABC)
"Sounds of Awareness" KBOO-FM

April 20, 2004: Portland, OR

TV/Radio Interviews
LYNN KERN KOEGEL

University of Washington
April 19, 2004: Seattle, WA

Lecture/Presentation
LYNN KERN KOEGEL & ROBERT L. KOEGEL

"Introspect" KMPS-FM
"Conversations" KBSG-AM

April 19, 2004: Seattle, WA

Radio Interviews
LYNN KERN KOEGEL

"Cleveland Connections" WDOK-FM
"Family Matters Radio" WFHM-FM

April 15, 2004: Cleveland, OH

Radio Inteviews
LYNN KERN KOEGEL

"KARE 11 Today" KARE-TV NBC
"Ruth Koscielak Show" RBN Prod.

April 14, 2004: St. Paul, MN

Live TV Interviews
LYNN KERN KOEGEL

California Association for Behavior Analysis (CalABA) 2004 Convention
February 17-19, 2004

Presentation
JANE LACY, QUY TRAN, DANIEL OPENDEN