Biographies of Major Presenters
at the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis Conference
September 20-23, 2006

KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Dennis D. Embry, PhD
Dennis D. Embry has a PhD in child and developmental psychology from the University of Kansas and is the President/CEO of PAXIS Institute in Tucson, Arizona. PAXIS Institute has been founded to encourage the extensive collaboration between science and practice of prevention in the United States and internationally.

Dr. Embry has an international reputation in the area of designing, testing and disseminating effective large-scale educational campaigns to increase school and community safety, child safety, family well-being and health. Those research projects have been contracted and/or funded by such organizations as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Office of Education, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, The Moerk Company Foundation, the W.T. Grant Foundation, DuPont, IBM and grants from a number of other companies, non-profit foundations, and foreign governments—particularly as a National Research Advisory Council Senior Fellow in New Zealand.

The hallmark of his work has been careful behavioral assessment of changes induced in the everyday behavior of families, teachers and children as a result of parent, school-based and child-training materials. Another hallmark of his work has been a creative synthesis of diverse bodies of scientific findings into practical, logical action as well as testable theory. For example in the area of injury control and violence prevention, his theoretical papers on cognitive-imitative-social competencies (CIS, pronounced, "kiss") led to the creation of only one of two randomized control group studies showing positive results on youth violence. Fuller results of this continuing research and development project (PeaceBuilders®) are in revision for publication, and some have already been published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Dr. Embry’s work has reached hundreds of thousands of children through such vehicles as the Safe Playing Program, the Deployment and Reunion Series for the Gulf War and Somalia, PeaceBuilders®, and PAX Leaders.

Dr. Embry has been a consultant for a number of governments and agencies internationally—the Federal Republic of Germany, federal and state governments in Australia, New Zealand and Honduras. In the United States, Dr. Embry has consulted with numerous projects and programs, including Children's Television Workshop ("Sesame Street"). Based on Dr. Embry's experience as a faculty member at the University of Kansas, at the Bureau of Child Research and the Department of Human Development, he developed the desire to integrate his academic research experience, clinical experience, and health promotion/marketing experience. The result was the establishment of Quality Time, Inc., designed to help companies and organizations with health promotion/accident prevention campaigns and professional services marketing. That company became Heartsprings, Inc.

Prior program development users of Dr. Embry’s work include: the Consumer Product Safety Commission, McDonald's affiliates, Hallmark Cards Company Foundation, Psychiatric Institutes of America, Century HealthCare, KennerParker Toys, the Health Care Corporation of America, Vanderbilt University, Columbia University, the Federal Republic of Germany, the U.S. Academy for Educational Development, the Federal Government of Australia, the Pentagon, the USO, the American Psychological Association, the Packard Foundation, various city and state governments, school districts throughout the United States. Additionally, Dr. Embry has helped develop community health promotion campaigns with various network affiliates.

Dr. Embry has published peer-reviewed journal articles and chapters. He is an author of a number of books, a weekly newspaper column, magazine articles and a frequent public speaker. His work has been publicized in major national media: the Today Show, Good Morning America, Life Magazine, People Magazine, US News and World Report, LA Times, Washington Post and various wire services. Many of his works are available in the PAXIS Electronic Library.

Dr. Embry is active in community affairs—sitting on the Mayor's Task Force on Children's Mental Health, the Children’s Museum, FutureWave in Santa Fe, a member of a number of community service boards and an active member of St. Francis in the Foothills church in Tucson, where he teaches Sunday School.

MAJOR PRESENTERS/TRACKS

Jeannie Golden, East Carolina University
New Behavioral Challenges: Assessment and Treatment of Emotional Difficulties in Children
Dr. Golden received her PhD in Psychology from Florida State University. She is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at East Carolina University.

James Partington, Behavior Analysts, Inc.
The Revised ABLLS: An Analysis of the Content Changes and Implications for Program Planning
Dr. Partington is the clinical director of Behavior Analysts, Inc. and author (with Dr. Mark Sundberg) of “Teaching Language to Children with Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities” and “The Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills.” He provides consultation worldwide on teaching language to children with autism.

Christine Reeve, Nova Southeastern University
Designing Appropriate and Effective Educational Programs For Students with Autism and Related Disabilities
Dr. Christine Reeve received her PhD in clinical psychology from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. Following this, she completed an internship with the Department of Psychiatry at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and was employed by the Murdoch Center. Dr. Reeve currently serves as the Associate Director of the Autism Consortium at Nova Southeastern University.

Ennio Cipani, National University
A Function-based Diagnostic Behavioral System: Classifying Problem and Replacement Behaviors
Dr. Ennio Cipani received his PhD in Educational Psychology from Florida State University. He is a licensed psychologist in California, has worked extensively with developmentally disabled clients, and has published numerous books and scientific articles on behavioral treatment. Dr. Cipani is currently a Professor in the Department of Special Education at National University in Fresno, CA.

Patrick McGreevy, Colleen Cornwall, Colby Barrett & Robert Cormier
Teaching Sign Language to Persons with Developmental Disabilities Including Autism: The Mistake is Not to Try
Dr. McGreevy is a well-published author in behavior analysis and has directed a private practice in behavior analysis in Winter Park, FL, for over 10 years. His group specializes in the treatment of children and adults with developmental disabilities, including autism.
Ms. Cornwall is an experienced teacher and behavior analyst, and works in private practice Naples, FL.
Ms. Barrett is a BCABA and a special education teacher in the Tampa area.
Mr. Cormier works as a behavior specialist and a BCABA in the Pinellas County area.

Michael Mueller, Ajamu Nkosi, Bryan Davey, Dana Trahant, Southern Behavioral Group
Functional Analyses in School Settings
Dr. Mueller received his PhD in School Psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi, following completion of a pre-doctoral internship at Johns Hopkins. At present he is the director of behavioral services for the Southern Behavioral Group in Marietta, Georgia.

Jan Montgomery & Victoria Fogel, University of Florida, & Theresa McKeon, TAGteach International
Using Acoustic Markers and Positive Reinforcement to Enhance Learning
Dr. Montgomery received her PhD in Psychology from North Dakota State University. She is currently a Senior Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with the University of Florida/Department of Children and Families.
Victoria Fogel, B.S., BCABA with Behavior Analysis Services Program in Daytona Beach, FL, and is a TAGteach instructor.
Theresa McKeon, B.A., is the co-founder and senior vice-president of TAGteach International. She designed and developed the TAGteach system, and has extensive instructional experience.

Jon S. Bailey, FSU and Behavior Management Consultants, Inc.
How to Think Like a Behavior Analyst
Ethics and Values in Behavior Analysis
Dr. Bailey is Professor of Psychology at Florida State University, and one of the founders of FABA. Dr. Bailey has served as the Editor of the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, and has published over 100 scientific articles and books. He is also president of Behavior Management Consultants, Inc., and has had vast experience in the application of behavior analysis principles with a myriad of client populations.

Mary Burch, AKC
Ethics II: Analyzing case studies from behavior analysts and developing ethical solutions
Dr. Burch is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She is the author of eight books and more than 200 articles and she is known for her writing on ethics for animal trainers. Dr. Burch has been a guest reviewer for the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, and she is on the Advisory Board of The Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies.

John Esch, Esch Consultants, Inc. & Wayne Robb, ARC of Indian River County
Functional Assessment for Practitioners: Basics and Beyond
Dr. John Esch is a BCBA and Michigan licensed psychologist with over 25 years of experience with schools and families as a consultant and teacher of children, adolescents, and adults with disabilities. He is a consultant for Esch Behavior Consultants, Inc. and is also the Chairperson of the District 15 Local Review Committee.
Mr. Robb is a BCBA who has provided Behavioral Services for individuals with severe behavior problems in a variety of private, community and facility-based settings for over 20 years. He has also provided consultation on organizational systems changes that have led to improved service delivery for several programs and agencies. Mr. Robb is Chief Program Officer for ARC of Indian River County.

Frans van Haaren, Autism Early Intervention Clinics
The Medication May Be the Problem
Behavioral Treatment of Feeding Problems
Frans van Haaren received his PhD from Western Michigan University and is now the President of ABC Interventions, Inc. where he provides early behavioral intervention services for children with autism and other developmental disabilities in the Suncoast region. Previously, he was associated with the Netherlands Institute for Brain Research (1983-1988) where he conducted research on sex differences in brain and behavior. More recently, he taught courses in behavior analysis at the University of Florida. His research has been supported by grants from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the National Institute on Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse, the National Institute on Mental Health, and the Department of Defense resulted in nearly 100 articles and book chapters.

Robert Ross, BEACON Services
Asperger Syndrome: Overview and Clinical Interventions
Mr. Ross received his Masters degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Northeastern University and is a BCBA. He is the Senior Vice President of Professional Development and Consultation at Behavioral Education Assessment and Consultation, Inc. (BEACON Services). Mr. Ross oversees all research activities at BEACON services on the treatment of children with autism spectrum disorders.

Donald Stenhoff, University of Kentucky & Bryan Davey, Southern Behavioral Group
Using Excel Spreadsheets and Graphs for Assessment and Treatment of Individual Behavior and Academic Performance in Applied Settings
Dr. Stenhoff is Assistant Professor of Learning and Behavior Disabilities, Special Education and Rehabilitation Counseling, University of Kentucky.
Dr. Davey is Senior Behavior Analyst / Senior Educational Consultant with the Southern Behavioral Group in Atlanta, GA. Both presenters have had extensive experience in applying behavioral research and measurement strategies in classrooms of students with disabilities.

William Flood, Stephen North & John Mortensen, May South, Inc.
Creating Academic Programs for Children with Autism and Other Disabilities Using Microsoft Powerpoint
Mr. Flood received his M.A. in Psychology from the University of the Pacific in Stockton, CA. He is currently clinical director and BCBA for May South, Inc., in Orange Park, FL. Mr. North is a BCBA for May South, Inc., in Orange Park, FL. John Mortensen (BCABA) also works for May South, Inc., in Orange Park, FL.

Anibal Gutierrez, Nova Southeastern University & Henry Pennypacker
Using the Celeration Chart to Display & Analyze Data
Dr. Gutierrez received his PhD from the University of Florida. He is a Program Coordinator/Adjunct Professor for Nova Southeastern University, Mailman Segal Institute for Early Childhood Studies/Autism Consortium.
Dr. Pennypacker received his PhD from Duke University. He is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Florida. Dr. Pennypacker has contributed numerous books and journal publications to the field of Behavior Analysis.

Richard M. Foxx, Penn State Harrisburg
Positive Behavior Support and Applied Behavior Analysis: Myths and Masquerades
Dr. Foxx is a Professor of Psychology at Penn State Harrisburg where he is Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at the College of Medicine. Dr. Foxx has written five books which all have been translated into other languages. He recently co-edited Making a Difference: Behavioral Intervention for Autism and Controversial Therapies for Developmental Disabilities. He has written over 130 scientific publications, has made 13 training films, and has given over 1000 talks on the use of behavioral principles to treat individuals with autism, mental retardation, mental illness, emotional disturbances, and typical development. Dr. Foxx is an internationally recognized expert in treating behavioral problems.

Brian A. Iwata, University of Florida
Prevalence and Functions of Self-injurious Behavior in the Prader-Willi Syndrome
Dr. Brian Iwata received his PhD in Psychology from Florida State University and is Research Foundation Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of Florida, Director of the Florida Center on Self-Injury, and Co-Director of the University of Florida Autism Program. His primary areas of interest are applied behavior analysis, developmental disabilities, functional analysis of severe behavior disorders, and program evaluation. He has published over 180 articles and chapters on these topics, and he has received over $4 million in research grants to support that work. Dr. Iwata is the former Editor of the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, and has held positions as Chair of the Human Development Study Section of the National Institutes of Health, President of the Association for Behavior Analysis, and President of the Society for Advancement of Behavior Analysis.

Jack Michael, Emeritus Professor Western Michigan University
Applied Behavior Analysis Milestones: A conceptual and organizational history
Dr. Michael received his PhD from the University of California at Los Angeles, and is widely recognized for his pioneering work in the field of behavior analysis, which has earned him many awards. Michael was named a Master Lecturer by the Michigan Psychological Association and received the American Psychological Association's first Distinguished Teaching Award. He also has been awarded WMU's Alumni Teaching Excellence and Distinguished Faculty Scholar awards.