Dunlap, G., Adreon, D., Kelly, K., Schutz, R., Valcante, G., & Alexander, D. Florida's CARD: Establishing and operating a state-funded program for all people with autism. Presented at the 1997 Autism Society National Conference, Orlando, FL, July, 1997. Holmes, D., Blackwell, L., Bristol-Power, M., Creedon, M., Dunlap, G., Favell, J., Freeman, B. J., Hardy, P., Maltz, A., Robbins, F., Tsai, L., Twachtman-Cullen, D., Wright, H.. ASA Panel of Professional Advisors. Panel presented at the 1997 Autism Society National Conference, Orlando, FL, July, 1997. Dunlap, G. Individualized child and family support. Two invited presentations at the NEC*TAS Autism Meeting and Forum, Denver, July, 1997. Dunlap, G. Functional assessment and functional intervention. Workshop presented at the Florida Department of Children and Families, West Palm Beach, FL, July, 1997. Fox, L. & Philbrick, L. A. Personal Futures Planning for Families of Young Children with Autism. 1997 Autism Society of America National Conference. Orlando, Florida, July, 1997. Fox, L. & Benito, N. Everybody belongs: Strategies, Ideas, and Rationale for Inclusion. 1997 Autism Society of America National Conference. Orlando, Florida, July, 1997. Reed, M. & Peck, J. Preventative Classroom Strategies. New Teacher Training for Pinellas County School District. Pinellas County, FL., August, 1997. Reed, M. Preventative Classroom Strategies, for teachers new to the ADAPT program for the Hillsborough County School District. Tampa, FL., August, 1997. Reed, M. & Ramos-Garrett, M. Diagnostics & Evaluation, Educational Needs, and Autism Characteristics. Inservice training for teachers and education administrators for the Polk County School District, FL, August, 1997. Locklear, S. Autism and Young Children and Tips for Smooth and Safe Transportation. Inservice for Pre-K bus drivers sponsored by FDLRS Heartland for DeSoto and Charlotte Counties, FL, August, 1997. Dunlap, G. Intervention research: Elementary and Middle Education. Invited Presentation at the Working Conference on Naturalistic Interventions to Support the Social Lives of Children and Youth with Diverse Abilities. The Consortium for Collaborative Research on Social Relationships, Syracuse, NY, September, 1997. Dunlap, G. Behavioral support with families in home and community contexts. Presented at the NIDRR National Behavior Management Conference on Positive Behavioral Support, Santa Barbara, CA, September, 1997. Ather, S. Preventative Strategies in the Classroom. Inservice training for teachers and aides at Walsingham Elementary, Pinellas County School District, Pinellas County, FL., September, 1997. Ather, S. & Ramos-Garrett, M. Positive Behavioral Support --; Functional Assessment. Inservice training for teachers in the ADAPT program in the Hillsborough County School District, Tampa, FL., September, 1997. Dunlap, G. Positive behavior supports. Keynote address at the conference on The Challenge of Autism: Meeting the Challenge. Nova University, Fort Lauderdale, FL, October, 1997.

Ramos-Garrett, M. Social Stories. Inservice training for teachers and paraprofessionals. Hillsborough County School District, Tampa, FL, October, 1997. Reed, M. & Ramos-Garrett, M. Workshops on Transitions and Picture Schedules. Inservice training for pre-school teachers primarily working with children with autism for the Polk County School District, FL, October, 1997. Peck, J. & Fox, L. Disability Awareness. Inservice training for teachers at McMullen Booth Elementary School, Pinellas County, FL., October, 1997. Ather, S. & Reed, M. What is Autism? Workshop for adult vocational rehabilitation and residential providers sponsored by PARC in Pinellas County, FL., October, 1997. Izeman, S., Dunlap, G., Strain, P., & McGee, G. Young children with autism: What are the key intervention issues? Panel presented at the International Early Childhood Conference on Children with Special Needs (DEC), New Orleans, LA, November, 1997. Dunlap, G. Positive behavioral supports for young children with autism. Presented at the International Early Childhood Conference on Children with Special Needs (DEC), New Orleans, LA, November, 1997. Izeman, S., Dunlap, G., Strain, P., Fox, L., McEvoy, M., McGee, G., & Whaley, K. Practical implementation issues. Panel presented at the International Early Childhood Conference on Children with Special Needs (DEC), New Orleans, LA, November, 1997. Fox, L. Supporting families of young children with autism: Perspectives and strategies. DEC Early Childhood Conference on Children with Special Needs. New Orleans, Louisiana, November, 1997. Fox, L. & Benito, N. Providing Individualized Supports to Young Children with Autism and their Families. NEC*TAS Meeting on Developing State and Local Services for Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their Families. Clearwater, FL, November, 1997. Sasso, G. M. & Peck, J. Analogue Assessment in the Classroom for Behavior Problems: Adapting a Clinical Model to Natural Settings. Presentation. 21st Annual Conference on Severe Behavior Disorders of Children and Youth, Scottsdale, Arizona, November 21, 1997. Ather, S. What is Autism? Workshop for Adult Vocational Rehab. Providers sponsored by the Okeechobee Rehabilitation Center in Okeechobee, FL., November, 1997. Fox. L. & Peck, J. Instructing Students with Disabilities. Inservice training for teachers at McMullen Booth Elementary in Pinellas County, FL., November, 1997. Peck, J. Peer Mediated Social Interactions. Presentation for families sponsored by the Manasota Autism Society, Sarasota, FL, November, 1997. Reed, M. & Locklear, S. Systematic Instruction. Workshop for families and teachers sponsored by the MEANS Family Support Group, Highlands County, FL., December, 1997. Locklear, S. & Reed, M. Autism Diagnostics & Educational Implications. Inservice training for teachers, paraprofessionals, therapists and behavior specialists sponsored by Pasco County ESE, FL, December, 1997. Vaughn, B., Lucyshyn, J., Amado, R., Corker, M., Dunlap, G., & Fake, S. The process of positive behavioral support with families in natural contexts. Pre-conference workshop (TASH TECH) presented at the annual TASH Conference, Boston, December, 1997.

Vaughn, B. J., Fox, L., & Dunlap, G. Multi-method Research on Positive Behavior Support with Families-The Family Network Project. Presentation at the TASH Conference. Boston, Massachusetts, December, 1997. Ramos-Garrett, M. Social Stories. Inservice training for teachers and education administrators at Kennedy Middle School in Pinellas County, FL., December, 1997. Peck, J. & Fox. L. Instructing Students with Challenging Behaviors. Inservice training for teachers at McMullen Booth Elementary in Pinellas County, FL., December, 1997. Fox, L. Understand & Intervening with Your Child's Problem Behavior. Presentation to parent support group at UCP, sponsored by the Junior League, Tampa, FL., January, 1998. Locklear, S. & Reed, M. Systematic Instruction. Workshop for families and teachers sponsored by the Manasota Chapter of ASA, Sarasota, FL., January, 1998. Ramos-Garrett, M. & Ather, S. What is Autism? Workshop presented at Armwood High School for bus aides working with all ages. Hillsborough County, FL., January, 1998. Shahan, S. & Ramos-Garrett, M., Positive Behavioral Support --; Functional Assessment. A one month series of weekly training and onsite coaching for teachers and behavior specialists at the Paul B. Stephens Exception Center in Pinellas County, FL., January, 1998. Ather, S. Preventative Classroom Strategies. Staff development series sponsored by the Pasco County ESE for teachers, paraprofessionals, therapists, and behavior specialists, Zephyrhills, FL., January, 1998. Shahan, S. & Locklear, S. Autism Overview. Sponsored by Polk County School District for teachers, administrators, and principals. Polk County, FL., January, 1998. Ather, S. Preventative Classroom Strategies. Staff development series sponsored by the Pasco County ESE for teachers, paraprofessionals, therapists, and behavior specialists, New Port Richey, FL., January, 1998. Dunlap, G. Changing perspectives on behavior management: Functional assessment and positive interventions. Keynote presentation at the Conference on Developing Behavior Plans, Arizona Department of Education, Phoenix, AZ, February, 1998. Ramos-Garrett, M. & Vaughn, B. Behavior as Communication. Staff development series sponsored by the Pasco County ESE for teachers, paraprofessionals, therapists, and behavior specialists. Workshop at Fox Hollow Elementary in West Pasco County, FL., February, 1998. Dunlap, G. Developing assessments and behavioral interventions for students with severe disabilities. Two breakout sessions at the Conference on Developing Behavior Plans, Arizona Department of Education, Phoenix, AZ, February, 1998. Peck, J. & Shellady, S. Inclusion from the Ground Up: Development of a Model Program for Children with Autism and Their General Education Peers. Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders, Kansas City, Missouri, February 27, 1998. Vaughn, B. & Ramos-Garrett, M. Behavior as Communication. Staff development series sponsored by the Pasco County ESE. Workshop at Denham Oaks Elementary in East Pasco County, FL., February, 1998.

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