Fox, L. Developing Effective Behavior Intervention Plans for Children with Challenging Behavior. Presented to the Department of Children and Family Services, Hillsborough County, FL. July 12, 2000.

Benito, N. Collaboration and Training: Working with Families. Presented to the USF College of Special Education, Tampa, FL. July 5, 2000.

Benito, N., Pappas, G. Family Perspective: Quality Assessment & Evaluation. CMS and DOE Conference, July 13, 2000.

Summer Institute, Hillsborough County School District, FL July 17 – 21, 2001.

• Ather, S. Recognizing and Addressing the Challenges Facing Students with Asperger’s.
• Benito, N. Fostering Friendships. Buschbacher, P. Enhancing Social & Communication Abilities of Students with Autism. Buschbacher, P. Fostering Friendship.
• Buschbacher, P. Teaching Communication Skills Throughout the Day. Buschbacher, P. Teaching Social & Communication Skills to Students with Autism.
• Dunlap, G. Controversial Treatments & Approaches.
• Dunlap, G. Providing Positive Behavioral Support for Students with Autism.
• Fox, L. Community Based Instruction: When, Where, and How.
• Fox, L. Effective Instructional Practices for Students with Autism.
• Fox, L. Embedding Systematic Instruction within All Activities.
• Fox, L., Pritchard, C. Building Peer Supports.
• Fox, L., Shahan, S., Lentini, R., Effective Practices for Preschoolers.
• Guido, D. Next Step: Interdependence.
• Guido, D. The Support Wavier: What Every Teacher and Parent Should Know.
• Guido, D., Lang, M. Effective Practices for High School.
• Kincaid, D. Collaborative Teaming for PBS.
• Kincaid, D. Providing Positive Behavior Support Consultation: Challenges and Solutions.
• Lang, M., Reed, M. Promoting Student Participation: Adapting the Gen Ed Curriculum.
• Pritchard, C., Lentini, R. Teaching Social Interaction Skills.
• Pritchard, C., Reed, M. Effective Practices for Elementary & Middle School.
• Reed, M. Building Effective classroom Teams.
• Shahan, S., Wilson, D., Wojeciek, S. Visual Support Strategies.
• Vaughn, B.  From Hypothesis to Support Plan.
• Vaughn, B. Functional Assessment and Support Plan Development.
• Vaughn, B., Caldicott, J. Family Collaboration.

Hendry County School District, FL. July - October 2000. January 2001.

• Gayler, W., Vaughn, B., Wojciek, S. Visual Supports.
• Gayler, W., Harrower. J., Vaughn, B., Bustamante, S.,
  Dukes, C. Positive Behavior Support.
• Gayler, W., Vaughn, B. Visual Supports: Visual Supports for Effective Instruction.
• Wilson, D.  Visual Strategies: Make and Take.
• Cushing, L., Gayler, W. Enhancing Instruction and Social Skills for Students with Autism.
• Benito, N. Developing and Implementing A Quality IEP.

Benito, N. Developing and Implementing A Quality IEP. Statewide Advocacy Network on Disabilities Training. Tampa, FL. July 28, 2000. Support for Families with Trisomy International Conference. Orlando, FL. August 8, 2000.

Fox, L., Lentini, R. Supporting Your Young Child with Autism: Critical Info for Families. Tampa, FL. August 1, 2000 and Pinellas County, FL. September 19, 2000.

Guido, D., Thometz, C. Orientation to Medicaid Wavier. Tampa, FL. Aug. 1, Sep. 9, Oct. 24, 2000. Feb. 12 & 19, 2001.

Shahan, S., Fox, L., Lentini, R. Toilet Training Your Young Child. St. Lucie, FL. August 15 & 16, 2000 and Tampa, FL May 23, 2001.

Plumb Elementary, Pinellas County School District, FL. August and October 12, 2000.

• Lentini, R., Fox, L. Creating an Active Learning Environment for young Children with Disabilities.
• Lentini, R., Fox, L.  Positive Behavior Support.

 
Guido, D. Building Community Supports. Tampa, FL. August 22, 2000.

Guido, D. Who & What is CARD. Bay Area Rehabilitation Cooperative, Tampa, FL. August 23, 2000.

Lentini, R. Creating an Active Learning Environment. UPARC, Tarpon Springs, FL. August 23, 2000.

Benito, N., Pappas, G. Working Together: Families and Professionals. Broward County School District, FL August 23, 2000. Dade County School District, FL. August 24 & 25, 2000. Tampa, FL January 11, 2001. Sarasota, FL February 27, 2001

Guido, D. Organizational Change Mentor Program Meeting. Tampa, FL. August 30 and 31, 2000.

Guido, D. Consumer Directed Care Wavier. Tampa, FL. September 7, 2000.

Wilson, D. Visual Strategies. Largo, Sarasota, Ft. Pierce, Tampa, FL. Sept., Oct., Nov., Dec. 2000.

Kincaid, D., Reed, M., Gayler, W., Ather, S. Autism and Predictability. CCDB Conference, Orlando FL. September 15, 2000.

Vaughn, B. PBS Overview. Ft. Pierce, FL. September 19 and 20, 2000.

Iovannone, R.  Curriculum-Based Measurement. Houston, TX, September 19 - 20, 2000.

Lentini, R., Shahan, S., Iovannone, R. Creating an Active Learning Environment.  Easter Seals, Sarasota, FL. September 29, 2000.

Fox, L. Positive Behavior Support. Palma Ceia Presbyterian Preschool. Tampa, FL. October 4, 2000.

Iovannone, R. Functional Behavior Assessment. Kilgore, TX, October 6, 2000.

Benito, N.  Collaborating with Families of Children with Developmental Disabilities. UF Gainesville College of Occupational Therapy. Gainesville, FL. October 10, 2000.

Thometz, C., Guido, D., Pappas, G., Benito, N., Munoz, C. Reaching Out Together Levels I and II.  Hillsborough, Pasco, and Hernando Counties, FL. Oct. & Nov., 2000., Feb & Mar., 2001.

Benito, N.  Friendship for All.  Up With Downs, Clearwater, FL.. October 13, 2000.

Lentini, R.  I Can Do It! Creating a System to Facilitate Students to Understand and Track Instructional Goals. FFCEC Conference. Tampa, FL. October 14, 2000.

Iovannone, R.  Developing Positive Behavior Support Plans  Ft. Pierce, FL. October 17, 2000.

Iovannone, R. Balanced Programming for Students with Autism. Houston, TX. October 18, 2000.

Vaughn, B., Reed, M.  Supporting Your Child’s Positive Behavior. Paul B. Stevens PTO, Clearwater, FL. October 18, 2000.

Pritchard, C.  Strategies for Social Interactions. Lakeland, FL. October 19, 2000. Tampa, FL. November 8, 2000.

Russell, M.  An Introduction to Understanding Autism. Touching Lives Day Care, Zephyrhills, FL. October 19, 2000.

Vaughn, B., Iovannone, R., Reed, M.  Instructional Issues & Strategies for Students with Autism.  Hillsborough County School District, FL. October 25, 2000.

Fox, L. & Buschbacher, P. Resolving difficult behaviors of young children with autism in family and community contexts. New Mexico Autism Conference. Albuquerque, NM. November 2000.

Dunlap, G., Kincaid, D., Harrower, J. Positive Behavior Support.  MAAP, Inc. Conference. Tampa, FL. November 3, 2000.

Hillsborough County School District, FL. November 8 and 29, 2000.

• Vaughn, B., Iovannone, R., Reed, M. PBS Overview.
• Ather, S.  Asperger’s Syndrome Characteristics and Related Behaviors.
• Vaughn, B., Iovannone, R., Reed, M. Instructional Issues & Strategies for Students with Autism.
• Vaughn, B., Iovannone, R., Reed, M.  Foundations of Effective Practice.

Iovannone, R. Functional Behavior Assessment/Developing Effective Behavior Support Plans. Border’s Conference, El Paso, TX. November 8, 2000.

Iovannone, R. Balanced Programming for Students with Autism. Houston, TX. November 9-10, 2000.

Ather, S.   Home and Community Based Medicaid Wavier.  Sebring, FL. November 28, 2000.

Vaughn, B. J., Fox, L., Dunlap, G. The Family Network Project: Providing Positive Behavioral Support to Families from Underserved Communities. 2000 TASH Conference, Miami, FL. December 2000.

Fox, L., Buschbacher, P., Dillon, A. Using positive behavior support as the framework of early intervention for young children with autism. 2000 TASH Conference, Miami, FL. December 2000.

Guido, D.  Letting Go. Tampa, FL. December 5, 2000.

Cushing, L.  What is CARD?  Lee County School District, FL. December 6, 2000.

Iovannone, R. Balanced Programming for Students with Autism. Houston, TX. December 6, 2000.

Vaughn, B., Iovannone, R., Reed, M.  Foundations of Effective Practice.  Hillsborough County School District, FL. December 13, 2000.

Vaughn, B., Iovannone, R., Reed, M.  PBS Overview.  Hillsborough County School District, FL. December 13, 2000.

Guido, D.  Transition Planning. Tampa, FL. December 18, 2000.

Ather, S.  Asperger’s Syndrome: Understanding Challenges and Strategies for Supporting Individuals with AS. Hillsborough County School District, FL. January 10, 2001.

Lentini, R.  I Can Do It! Creating a System to Facilitate Students to Understand and Track Instructional Goals. CARD Conference, Ft. Lauderdale, FL. January 2001.

Cushing, L.  What is CARD?  Transition Board Lee County School District, FL January 16, 2001.

Ather, S., Lentini, R., Pappas, G. Creating an Active Learning Environment for children with Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome. Pasadena Community Church School, FL. January 19, 2001.

Lentini, R., Fox, L., Shahan, S.   Getting what you Need for your Child. Tampa, FL. January 24, 2001.

Benito, N.  Creating a Vision For Children with Developmental Disabilities. USF Department of Pediatrics, All Children’s Hospital, St. Petersburg, FL. January 30, 2001.

Buschbacher, P., Lentini, R.   We’re Friends Right? Tampa, FL. January 31, 2001.

Guido, D.  High School And Beyond. Tampa, FL January 31, 2001.

Fox, L. Implementing Positive Behavior Support. OSEP & NEC TAS National Meeting. Washington, DC. January 2001.

Cushing, L.  Overview on Autism Spectrum Disorder (What is Autism?). Florida Gulf Coast University Special Education Dept., Ft. Myers, FL. February 5, 2001.

Cushing, L.  What is CARD? ASA Chapter #555, Ft. Myers, FL. February 8, 2001.

Ather, S.  Asperger’s Syndrome: Related Behaviors and Support Strategies.  Sarasota, FL. February 15, 2001.

Guido, D.  Next Step: Interdependence. Visions 2001 Conference, Safety Harbor, FL. February 16, 2001.

Guido, D., Pritchard C. Medicaid Wavier Home and Community Based. Lakeland, FL. February 22, 2001.

Lentini, R.  I Can Do It! – CLS Training. Paul B. Stevens Exception Student Center, Clearwater, FL. February 23, 2001.

Cushing, L., Gayler, W.  Using Positive Behavior Supports to Enhance Communication for Individuals with Autism. Ft. Myers, FL. February 27, 2001.

Lentini, R., Fox, L., Shahan, S. Helping Your Child Learn to Communicate. Tampa, FL. February 28, 2001 and Sarasota, FL. June 14, 2001.

Fox, L. Positive Approaches for Young Children with Problem Behavior. Child Care provider Workshop Series. Pasco/Hernando County, FL. March – May, 2001.

Iovannone, R. Functional Behavior Assessment. Houston, TX. March 1, 2001.

Iovannone, R. Communication Strategies for Children with Autism. Tampa, FL March 14, 2001.

Cushing, L., Gayler, W., Iovannone, R.  Autism Spectrum Disorder: Linking Diagnosis Assessment and Intervention. Southwest Florida Association of School Psychologists, Naples, FL March 16, 2001.

Ather, S.  Asperger’s Syndrome: Related Behaviors and Support Strategies. Largo, FL. March 21, 2001.

Pritchard, C., Buschbacher, P. “We’re Friends, Right? Lakeland, FL. March 22, 2001.

Lentini, R., Fox, L., Shahan, S.  How to Teach New Skills. Tampa, FL. March 28, 2001.

Iovannone, R. Functional Behavior Assessment. Houston, TX. April 4, 2001.

Iovannone, R., Reed, M.   IDEA 97.  Carwise Middle School, Palm Harbor, FL. April 23, 2001.

Lentini, R., Fox, L., Shahan, S.  Supporting Strategies for Your Child’s Transition. Tampa, FL April 25, 2001.

Iovannone, R., Reed, M.  Curriculum Modifications. Carwise Middle School, Palm Harbor, FL. May 4, 2001.

Fox, L. Understanding and Intervening with Challenging Behavior.  Hillsborough County Head Start, Tampa, FL. May 9, 2001.

Family CAFÉ Governor’s Conference, Orlando, FL. May 18, 2001.

• Guido, D. Next Step: Intervention.
• Guido, D. Organizational Change Mentoring Project.
• Benito, N. Developing a Quality IEP. 

Vaughn, B. Positive Behavior Supports: Solution for Challenging Behavior. Tampa, FL. May 22, Pasco County, FL. May 29, 2001.

Kincaid, D.  Positive Behavior Supports: Solution for Challenging Behavior.  Sarasota, FL May 23, 2001.

Benito, N. Support Children with Autism in Summer Activities. Florida Inclusion Network Conference, St. Petersburg, FL. May 23, 2001.

Iovannone, R. Assessment of Autism. Hillsborough County School District, FL. May 31, 2001.

Fox, L. Developing Effective Behavior Intervention Plans for Children with Challenging Behavior. Child Care Provider Workshop Series. Hillsborough County, FL. May – July 2001.

Reed, M. Promoting Your Child’s Social Skills. Sarasota, FL. June 5, 2001.

Wilson, D. Communication Strategies for Children with Autism. Largo, FL. June 6, 2001.

Guido, D. Panel Discussions on Florida Outcome Improvement Network and Overview. ARC Florida Conference, Orlando, FL. June 11, 2001.

Lentini, R., Fox, L., Shahan, S. Managing Challenging Behaviors. Tampa, FL. June 13, 2001.

Cushing, L., Gayler, W. Using Social Stories and Other Methods to Help Individuals with Autism Prepare for New Situations. Ft. Myers, FL. June 14, 2001.

Guido, D. Transition: School to Adult Life. Ft. Myers, FL. June 21, 2001.

Iovannone, R. Positive Behavior Support for Early Childhood. Early Childhood Institute, Dallas, TX. June 26 - 27, 2001.

Benito, N., Pappas, G. Our Kids Workshop. University of South Florida, Department of Special Education Graduate Program. Tampa, FL. June 29, 2001.