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Clinical Citations & Autism Research Publications

Explore selected research, publications, and professional contributions from CCSN’s clinical team and collaborators

autism research publications

Academic papers and publications produced by members of our clinical team

CCSN’s clinical work is informed by research, evidence-based practice, and ongoing contributions to the broader autism and developmental disabilities field. The following clinical citations represent selected books, chapters, articles, and presentations connected to members of our clinical team.

A sample of article and book publications by members of our clinical team:

  • Harris, S., Bruey, C. T., Palmeri, M. (2018). Assessment of Students with Autism in the Schools, Second Edition. In S. Goldstein, J. Naglieri, & S. Ozonoff (Eds.) Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorders. (2nd Ed) NY: Guilford Publication.
  • Powers, M.D., Palmieri, M.J., Egan, S.M., Forte, S., Nulty, E., Rohrer, J. (2014). Behavioral Assessment of Autism. In F. Volkmar, S. Rogers, & R. Paul (Eds). Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders (4th Ed). New York: Wiley.
  • Palmieri, M.J. & Powers, K. (2013). Feeding Your Child with Autism: A Family-Centered Guide to Meeting the Challenges. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House.
  • Delivering Special Education Services to Students with Significant Neurodevelopmental Disabilities: A Model Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Click here to download
  • Palmieri, M.J., and Powers, K.M. (2013, July). Feeding Your Child with Autism: A Family-Centered Guide to Meeting the Challenges. Woodbinehouse.
  • D’Eramo, K. S., Newman, T. M., Naples, A., Cotter, C. M., Loomis, J. W., Palmieri, M. J., & Powers, M. D. (2012, May). Sensitivity of Current and Proposed Diagnostic Criteria: Are We on the Path to Exclusion? Poster presented at the 2012 International Meeting for Autism Research, Toronto, Canada.
  • D’Eramo, K. S. & Palmieri, M. J. (2013, May). Overcoming Barriers to Intervention in Behaviorally-Based Treatments for Sleep Disorders. Poster presented at the 2013 International Meeting for Autism Research, Donostia, Spain.
  • Volkmar, F., Paul, R., Pelphry, K. & Powers, M. D. (Eds.) (in production). The encyclopedia of Autism Spectrum Disorders.New York: Springer.
  • Powers, M. D. & Loomis, J. L. (in press). Adolescents and adults with Asperger Syndrome. In A. Klin, J. McPartland & F. R. Volkmar, (Eds.), Asperger Syndrome (Second Edition). New York: Guilford Press.
  • LaRue, R. H., Lenard, K., Weiss, M. J., Bamond, M., Palmieri, M. J. & Kelley, M. E. (2010). Comparison of traditional and trial-based methodologies for conducting functional analyses. Research in Developmental Disabilities.
  • Powers, M. D., Palmieri, M. J., D’Eramo, K. S. & Powers, K. M. (2010). Evidence-based practice in the treatment of behavior problems in Autism. In F. Volkmar, D. Cicchetti, P. Doehring, & Reichow, B., Evidence-based practices and treatments for children with Autism. New York: Springer.
  • Randi, J., Newman, T., & Grigorenko, E.L. (2010). Teaching children with autism to read for meaning: Challenges and possibilities. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 40, 890-902.
  • Newman, T. (2009). Assessment of giftedness in school-age children using measures of intelligence or cognitive abilities. In S. I. Pfeiffer (Ed.). Handbook of the Gifted and Talented: A Psychological Approach. New York, NY: Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers.
  • Newman, T. M., Sparrow, S. S., & Pfeiffer, S. I. (2009). The use of the WISC-IV in assessment and intervention with students who are gifted. In A. Prifitera, D. H. Saklofske, & Weiss, L. G. (Eds.). WISC-IV Applications for clinical assessment and intervention. New York: Academic Press.
  • Harris, S., Bruey, C. T., Palmieri, M. J. & Handleman, J. S. (2008). Assessment of students with Autism in the schools. In S. Goldstein, J. Naglieri, & S. Ozonoff (Eds.), Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorders. New York: Guilford Press.
  • Lohrmann, S., Forman, S., Martin, S. & Palmieri, M. J. (2008). Implementing school wide PBS: Understanding the enablers and barriers to sustainability. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions.
  • Loomis, J. W. (2008). Staying in the game: Providing social opportunities to children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other developmental disabilities. Shawnee: Autism Asperger Publishing Company.
  • Loomis, J. W. (2007). School age child academic issues. In S. Oppenheimer (Ed.), Neural Tube Defects. New York: Marcel Dekker, Inc.
  • Newman, T. M., Macomber, D., Naples, A. J., Babitz, T., Volkmar, F., & Grigorenko, E. L. (2007). Hyperlexia in children with autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Autism and Development Disorders, 37, 760-774.
  • Loomis, J. W. (2005). Learning disabilities. In R. T. Ammerman (Ed.), Comprehensive Handbook of Personality and Psychopathology, Vol. 3. New York: John Wiley and Sons.
  • D’Eramo, K. S. & Francis, G. (2004). Cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy. In T. L. Morris & J. S. March (Eds.), Anxiety disorders in children and adolescents (Second Edition), 305-328. New York: Guilford Press.
  • Newman, T. M. & Sternberg, R. J. (Eds.). (2004). Students with Both Gifts and Learning Disabilities. New York: Kluwer Academic Publishers.
  • Wolfsdorf, B., Freeman, J., D’Eramo, K. S., Overholser, J. C. & Spirito, A. (2003). Mood states: Depression, anger, and anxiety. In A. Spirito & J. C. Overholser (Eds.), Evaluating and treating adolescent suicide attempters: From research to practice. San Diego: Elsevier Science.
  • Powers, M. D. (2002) Asperger Syndrome and your child. New York: HarperCollins.
  • Powers, M. D. (Ed) (2000). Children with Autism: A parent’s guide. Bethesda: Woodbine House.
  • Youngstrom, E., Wolpaw, J. M., Kogos, J.L., D’Eramo, K. S., Ackerman, B. & Izard, C. (2000). Interpersonal problem solving in preschool and first grade: Developmental change and ecological validity. Journal of Clinical Child Psychology, 29, 589-602.

Publications

  • Nulty E.C., Groh R.R. (2020) Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program (VB-MAPP). In: Volkmar F. (eds) Encyclopedia of Autism Spectrum Disorders. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-6435-8_102275-1
  • Nulty E.C., McGinn C. (2020) Assessment of Functional Living Skills (AFLS). In: Volkmar F. (eds) Encyclopedia of Autism Spectrum Disorders. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-6435-8_102281-1
  • Nulty, E.C. (2020). Supporting agency health via a systems level approach to supervision. The New England Behavior Analyst. Vol. 17 (Feb)., xx. https://sway.office.com/dTbPnFrnm5W57lAe
  • Nulty, E. C., Quay, S., Dorsey, M. F. (2016). Supervision and evaluation practices to promote faculty research and development. Journal of Higher Education Management 31(1), xx.
  • Powers, M. D., Palmieri, M. J., Egan, S. M., Rohrer, J. L., Nulty, E. C., & Forte, S. (2014). Behavioral Assessment of Individuals with Autism: Current Practice and Future Directions. In Volkmar, F. R., Rogers, S. J., Paul, R., & Pelphrey, K. A. (Ed.), Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders, fourth edition (pp.695-736). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
  • Marshall, K.B. & Rohrer, J.L., (2022). Building Independence: Self-Management for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. In Leaf, J.B., Cihon, J.H., Ferguson, J.L., Weiss, M.J. (Eds). Handbook of Applied Behavior Analysis Interventions for Autism: Integrating Research into Practice (Autism and Child Psychopathology Series) 1st ed.
  • Rohrer, J.L., Marshall, K.B., Suzio, C., & Weiss, M. (2021). Soft skills: The case for compassionate approaches or how behavior analysis keeps finding its heart. Behavior Analysis in Practice. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-021-00563-x
  • Rohrer, J., (2020). Behavior Plan. In F. Volkmar, R. Paul, K. Pelphry, & M.D. Powers (Eds). The Encyclopedia of Autism Spectrum Disorders (pp. 445). New York: Springer.

A sample of presentations given by our staff at parent workshops, teacher and clinician training seminars, and professional conferences.

  • Palmieri, M.J. & Powers, M.D. (2021, September). Understanding and Treating Behavioral Challenges in Individuals with Autism Spectrum and Other Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Integrating a Multisystem Approach with Comorbid Psychiatric Needs and Community-based Care. Invited Address presented at The 30th Annual Norwegian Habilitation Conference, Tromso, Norway.
  • Palmieri, M.J. & Cotter, C.M. (2021, June). Rainbows and Spectrums: Neurodiversity and LGBTQIA+ Issues. Invited Address presented at Southington Pride 1st Annual Educational Panels, Southington, CT
  • Bradley, A., Wright, P., Palmieri, M.J., Forte, S., & Capell, S.(2021, June) Creating a More Inclusive Environment within the ABA Workplace. Black Applied Behavior Analysts 2021 Conference, Online Synchronous Event.
  • Palmieri, M. J. (2020, September) Applied Behavior Analysis: Conceptual Foundations & Application Elements. HSTalks Series: Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders (https://hstalks.com/t/4403/applied-behavior-analysis-conceptual-foundations/?biosci & https://hstalks.com/t/4404/applied-behavior-analysis-application-elements/?biosci)
  • Palmieri, M. J. (2020, April) Panel Discussion Invitee: Business Leadership Forum: New Business Leaders & Business Innovations Forum Behavior Analyst Leadership Council: Third Annual Conference and Workshops, Online Synchronous Event.
  • Palmieri, M.J., Laprime, A., & Zambrzycka, A. (2019, October). Planning for Successful Discharge: Meeting the Community, Child, and Family Training Needs to Reduce Recidivism for Complex Learners. Autism New Jersy 37th Annual Autism Conference, Atlantic City, NJ.
  • Palmieri, M.J. (2019, October) Building the Capacity of In-home Teams and Families to Support Individuals Transitioning from Acute and Sub-acute Levels of Care. Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy 2019 Annual Conference, Worcester, MA.
  • Palmieri, M.J., Cotter, C., Nulty, E. C., Powers, K., Egan, S.M., & Suzio, C. (2019, September) Empowering Parents to Support Effective Treatment: Parent Training Models Applied Across Multiple Settings. XII Autism-Europe International Congress, Nice, France.
  • Egan, S. M. & Palmieri, M. J. (2019, September). A Model for Effective Inclusion in Schools: Multiyear Analysis of A Systemic Intervention to Improve Evidence-Based Practices. XII Autism-Europe International Congress, Nice, France.
  • Palmieri, M. J. (2019, May) Symposium Discussant. Nulty, E.C., Egan, S.M., Hauslaib, S.M. & Zambrzycka, A. Using Self-Management Strategies as Replacement Behaviors for Children with ASD. Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI), Chicago, IL.
  • Palmieri, M.J. & Kuhn, D. (2019, March). Promoting the transfer and generalization of treatment gains through caregiver training and/or stimulus control. Behavior Analyst Leadership Council: Third Annual Conference and Workshops, New Haven, CT.
  • Palmieri, M.J. (2019, March). Building Motivation for System Level Change Using Assessment and Strategic Planning Processes. Behavior Analyst Leadership Council: Third Annual Conference and Workshops, New Haven, CT.
  • Palmieri, M. J., Laprime, A.P., Zambrycka, A., Torres-Viso, M., & Powers, M.D. (2018, May). Reducing Emergency Room Admissions for Individuals with ASD and Severe Behavior. Poster presented at the International Meeting for Autism Research (IMFAR), Rotterdam, Netherlands.
  • Palmieri, M. J. & Powers, M.D. (2018, April). Achieving Potential: Building Educational Programs that Support All Students. The Second Conference in Providenciales, TCI for Supporting Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders in School, at Home, and in the Community, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands.
  • Palmieri, M.J., Powers, K.M., & Egan, S.M. (2018, April) A Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Feeding Assessment: Strategies for Structuring Collaborative Assessments in a Community-Based Feeding Clinic Association of Professional Behavior Analysts, St. Lewis, MO.
  • Palmieri, M.J., Nulty, E., & Cotter, C. (2018, April). Systems Analysis of Special Education Services: Methods for Evaluating Needs, Charting Interventions, and Measuring Progress. Association of Professional Behavior Analysts, St. Lewis, MO.
  • Laprime, A.P., Palmieri, M.J., & Zambrycka, A. (2018, April). Planning for successful discharge: Meeting the community, child, and family level training needs to reduce recidivism for complex learners with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Association of Professional Behavior Analysts, St. Lewis, MO.
  • Laprime, A. P. & Palmieri, M.J. (2018, March). BRISC Project:
    An Alternative to Repeated Emergency Room Admissions for Individuals with ASD and Severe Behavior. Behavior Analyst Leadership Council: Second Annual Conference and Workshops, New Haven, CT.
  • Palmieri, M.J., Cotter, C. C., Nulty, E. N., Forte, S., & Stadolnik, K. (2017, October). Executing Structured Needs Assessments to Inform ABA Program Planning in Public Schools. 28th Annual NYSABA Conference, Albany, NY.
  • Palmieri, M. J., Laprime, A., Zambrycka, A., Greene, M, & Powers, M.D. (2017, July). An Alternative to Repeated Emergency Room Admissions for Individuals with ASD and Severe Behavior. 49th Annual Autism Society National Conference, Milwaukee, WI.
  • Palmieri, M. J. & Powers, M.D. (2017, May). Understanding and Treating Challenging Behavior in Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The First Conference in Providenciales, TCI for Supporting Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders in School, at Home, and in the Community, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands.
  • Palmieri, M. J. & Forte, S. (2017, March). Sustainable Change: Models for Effective Public School Program Development. Behavior Analyst Leadership Council First Annual Conference & Workshops: Get Connected. Be Inspired., Trumbull, CT
  • Palmieri, M. J. (2017, March). Best Practices in ABA Supervision. Behavior Analyst Leadership Council First Annual Conference & Workshops: Get Connected. Be Inspired., Trumbull, CT
  • Palmieri, M. J. (2016, October). Symposium Chair. Egan, S. M., Stadolnik, K., Knighton, R. The Communication Conundrum: Supporting the Communication Needs of Students with Complex Learning Profiles. Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy, Amherst, MA.
  • Palmieri, M. J., Laprime, A., Zambrycka, A., Greene, M, & Powers, M.D. (2016, October). Establishing Interventions for Children Diagnosed with Autism in State Psychiatric Treatment Facilities: A Pilot Project. Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy, Amherst, MA.
  • Handler, M. W. & Palmieri, M. J. (2016, October). Let’s Generalize! The Behavior Analyst Role in Supporting MTSS/PBIS. Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy, Amherst, MA.
  • Palmieri, M. J. & Nulty, E. C. (2016, September). Building Capacity for Evidence Based Practices in School: System Evaluation and Program Planning. Autism Europe: Happy Healthy & Empowered, XI International Congress, Edinburgh, Scotland.
  • Palmieri, M. J., Posers, K., & Egan, S. M. (2016, September). Overcoming the Challenges of Feeding for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Community-Based Assessment and Treatment. Autism Europe: Happy Healthy & Empowered, XI International Congress, Edinburgh, Scotland.
  • Palmieri, M. J. & Egan, S. M. (2016, May). Individualized Program Development: A Cohesive Model for a Student’s Program Book that Expands Far Beyond Direct Teaching Settings. Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI), Chicago, IL.
  • Palmieri, M. J. (2016, May). Symposium Chair. Advancements in the Area of Functional Analysis: Complex Models in Public School Settings. Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI), Chicago, IL.
  • Palmieri, M. J., (2016, May). Symposium Chair. Advancements in the Area of Functional Analysis: Complex Models in Public School Settings. Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI), Chicago, IL.
  • Forte, S. & Palmieri, M. J. (2016, May) Teaching Requesting to a Child with Autism Through Modeling of Language using Proloque2Go. Massachusetts Association of Applied Behavior Analysis (MassABA), Marlborough, MA.
  • Cotter, C. (2016, August). Supporting Students with Complex Behavioral Needs in General Education Environments. Presentation to districtwide teachers in Easton and Redding, Connecticut.
  • Cotter, C. (2016, November). What Parents Should Expect of an Evidence-Based School Program for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Effective is the New Appropriate. Presented at the 2016 ASRC Resource Fair.
  • Cotter, C. (2017, October). Toilet Training Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Presented at Autismo: Buone Pratiche di Intervento Dalla Conoscenza al Progetto Educativo in Bari, Italy.
  • Cotter, C. & Stadolnik, K. (2017, October). Executing Structured Needs Assessments to Inform ABA Program Planning in Public Schools. Presented at the 2017 NYSABA Conference.
  • Cotter, C., Palmieri, M, & Nulty, E. (2018, April). Systems Analysis of Special Education Services: Methods for Evaluating Needs, Charting Interventions, and Measuring Progress.
  • Cotter, C. & Palmieri, M. (2019, September). Peer and Sibling Mediated Instruction. Presented at Autismo: Buone Pratiche di Intervento Dalla Conoscenza al Progetto Educativo in Bari, Italy.
  • Cotter, C. & Flynn, H. (2020, September). Supporting Families of Individuals with ASD. DSS Statewide Training Series.
  • Cotter, C. (2021, August). Supporting People in the LGBTQIA2S+ Community. Presented at The Pinnacle School.
  • Laprime, A., Collins, N., Marshall, K., Rohrer, J. (May 2019). Ecological Assessments in School Settings: Creating Quality Transitions for Learners with ASD and Complex Learning Needs. Presented at the 45th Applied Behavior Analysis International Annual Convention, Chicago, IL.
  • Collins, N. & Palmieri, M (2020). Statewide Training Series for DSS ASD Providers (professional development). Presented to Connecticut Department of Social Services Autism Waiver Providers. Hartford, CT
  • Collins, N. & Palmieri, M (2021). Statewide Training Series for DSS ASD Providers (professional development). Presented to Connecticut Department of Social Services Autism Waiver Providers. Hartford, CT
  • Collins, N. & Palmieri, M (2021). We Can Help: ABA for Adults with ABI. Presented to Brain Injury Alliance of Connecticut Providers Council. Hartford, CT
  • Powers, K. M. (2021, June). Psychomotor and Sensory Assessments. Virtual Presentation for Southern Connecticut State University.
  • Powers, K. M. (2021, April). Developing an Effective Training Model for Students with ASD. Poster Presentation for American Occupational Therapy Association. Virtual Presentation.
  • Powers, K. M. (2021, January). Sensory-Motor Issues for Children with ASD. Virtual Presentation for Southern Connecticut State University.
  • Collins, N., Morgan, F., Loomis, J., & Powers, K. M. (2020, March). Ethical considerations when collaborating across disciplines: A discussion of lifespan work in neurodiversity. Presentation at the CT Association of Behavioral Analysist. New Haven, CT.
  • Palmieri, M. J. and Powers, K. M. (2022-2007). Assessment and treatment of feeding problems. Presentation at Yale Child Study, New Haven, CT.
    Egan, S., Powers, K. M. (2018, May). Treating feeding challenges at home. Presentation for SEPTA, New Milford, CT.
  • Knighton, R., Egan, S., Stadolnik, S. (October, 2016). The Communication Conundrum: Supporting the Communication Needs of Students with Complex Learning Profiles. Presented at BABAT.
  • Newman, T., Marshall, K. Applying Evidence-Based Interventions to Disorders of Reading Comprehension for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Presented at Autism Europe.
  • Palmieri, M.J., Powers, K., Egan, S. (2016, September). Overcoming the Challenges of Feeding for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Community-Based Assessment and Treatment. Presented at Autism Europe.
  • Palmieri, M.J., Nulty, E. (2016, September). Building Capacity for Evidence Based Practices in School: System Evaluation and Program Planning. Presented at Autism Europe.
  • Palmieri, M.J., Egan, S. (2016, May). Individual Program Development: A Cohesive Model For A Student’s Program Book that Expands Far Beyond Direct Teaching Settings. Presenting at ABAI Conf.
  • Meza-Forte, S., Nutly, E., (along with Kari Anne Dunlop, and Dr. Michael Dorsey), (2016, May). Ethical Implications of Social Media on Codes of Professional Conduct. Presented at ABAI Conf.
  • Egan, S., Rohrer, J., Stadolnick, K., Marshall, K. (2015, October). Using Preference Assessments to Enrich Various Aspects of Educational Programming for Learners with Complex Needs. Presented at BABAT Conf.
  • LaPrime, A., Egan, S., and Munday, R. (2015, October). Establishing Complex Discriminations with Early Learners in Educational Settings. Presented at BABAT Conf.
  • Palmieri, M.J., Nulty, E., Meza-Forte, S., Morgan, F. (2015, May). Connecticut Association for Behavior Analysis: A Year in Review. Presented at ABAI Conf.
  • Palmieri, M.J., Powers, K., Egan, S. (2015, May). Overcoming the Challenges of Feeding: Community-Based Assessment and Treatment Application. Presented at ABAI Conf.
  • Palmieri, M.J., Nulty, E. (2015, May). Building Capacity for Evidence-Based Practices in School: System Evaluation and Program Planning. Presented at ABAI Conf.
  • Powers, K. (2015, March). Sensory Strategies to Cope in Social Situations. Presented at ASRC.
  • Nutly, E.,Dorsey, Michael, Endicott College, Scibek, John, Massachusetts Rep. and Napolitano, Deborah A., NYSABA. (2015, March). Licensure in the Ti-State Area: Updates from CT, NY and MA. Presented at CTABA.
  • Cotter, C., Egan, S., Munday, B., and Marshall, K. (2015, March). Addressing Toileting in Schools: Models for Skill Acquisition and Generalization. Presented at CTABA.
  • Marshall, K., Newman, T., Flynn, H., and Cotter, C. (2015, March). Assessment and Intervention for Disorders of Reading Comprehension in Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Presented at CTABA.
  • Palmieri, M., Stadolnik, K., Egan, S., and Amodio, R. (2015, March). Being Persistent: Using Evidence-based Frameworks to Overcome Complex Learning Barriers. Presented at CTABA.
  • Egan, S.(2015, March). Understanding the Conceptual and Clinical Applications of Skinner’s Verbal Behavior. Presented at CTABA.
  • Flynn, H., & Cotter, C.M. (2015, February). ADHD & Executive Functioning. Watertown Parent Workshop.
  • Cotter, C.M. (2014, December). Using Assessments to Inform Services for Children with Complex Learning Needs. Presented at Willington SEPTO.
  • Zambrzycka, A. (2014, November). Application of Behavioral Strategies in Home Environment. Part of the CCSN Educational Series.
  • Loomis, J.W. (2014, November). Building Self Advocacy in your Child. Presented at the ASRC Resource Fair.
  • Palmieri, M.J., & Powers, K.M. (2014, October). Overcoming Feeding Issues in Children with ASD. Part of the CCSN Educational Series.
  • Egan, S., & Rohrer, J. (2014, October). Staff Training and Treatment Fidelity: Development of a Trainer of Trainer Model within Public Schools. Presented at BABAT.
  • Cotter, C.M. (2014, September). Changing Needs and Professional Support: How to Determine the Correct Level and Types of Services Needed. Part of the CCSN Educational Serices.
  • Flynn, H. (2014, September). Understanding and Managing Anxiety in Children. Presented at the Epilepsy Foundation of CT.
  • Palmieri, M.J., & Azimova, M. (2014, March). Distance Consultation and Capacity Building: Models for Bringing On-Site and Long Distance Consultation. Presented at CTABA.
  • D’Eramo, K.S., Cotter, C.M., & Newman, T.M. (2014, March). The DSM-5 and Autism Spectrum Disorders: What has changed and how can we use the information to form clinical practice? Presented at CTABA.
  • Leard, K. Marshall, K. & Zambrzycka, A. (2014, March). Embedding Individual Instruction into the General Education Setting. Presented at CTABA.
  • Nulty, E., Avni-Singer, Joseph, Lungarini, Sharri, & Gabrielson, Kathi. (2014, March). A Discussion on Effective Communication Among Providers of Special Services. Presented at CTABA.
  • Molteni, John, Meza-Forte, S., Root, Melissa, & Bellefleur, Tara. (2014, March). Applications of Applied Behavior Analysis Across Disciplines: Finding Common Ground. Presented at CTABA.
  • Loomis, J.W. (2014, March). Students with High Functioning ASD: Essential Components for Middle and High School Programs. Presented at CTABA.
  • Palmieri, M.J. (2014, March). Best Practice Strategies for Educational Teaming and Consultation Services. Part of the CCSN Educational Series.
  • Palmieri, M.J. (2014, March). Implementing Evidence-Based Interventions: Linking Assessment to Evidence-Based Interventions. SCSU Spring Autism Conference.
  • Powers, M.D. (2014, March). Has the DSM-5 Impacted Services for Individuals on the Spectrum (panel discussion). SCSU Spring Autism Conference.
  • Loomis. J. W, (2014, March). Utilizing Strengths of Individuals with ASD to Increase Success in School. SCSU Spring Autism Conference.
  • Newman, T.M., D’Eramo, K.S., Powers, M.D., Palmieri, M.J., Marshall, K., & Cotter, C.M. (2014, May). Descriptive Analysis of the B Codes: Understanding Restricted and Repetitive Behaviors in a Clinical Population. IMFAR.
  • Palmieri, M.J. & Azimova, M.A. (2014, February). Navigating Inclusion. Presented at the Willington SEPTO.
  • Marshall, K. (2014, February). Ecological Assessments for Support of Functional Inclusive Practices. Part of the CCSN Educational Series.
  • Forte, S. (2014, January). Behavior Assessments: When, Why, and How. Part of the CCSN Educational Series.
  • D’Eramo, K.S. (2013, November). Assessment in Autism Spectrum Disorders: What, Where, & When to Evaluate. Presented at the Willington SEPTO.
  • Powers, M.D & Palmieri, M.J. (2013, September). Assessment and Treatment of Severe Behavior Problems, Feeding Disorders, and Sleep Disorders in Individuals with Autism: Advances in Applied Behavior Analysis. Presented at the 10th Autism Europe International Congress in Budapest.
  • D’Eramo, K. S. & Palmieri, M. J. (2013, May). Overcoming Barriers to Intervention in Behaviorally-Based Treatments for Sleep Disorders. Poster presented at the 2013 International Meeting for Autism Research, Donostia, Spain.
  • Marshall, K., & Azimova, M. (2012, March). Educator Training for Successful Inclusive Practices in Secondary School Settings. Presented at BABAT.
  • Rohrer, J., Nulty, E., Munday,R. (2012, March). Differential Reinforcement Procedures as Interventions to Address Stereotypic Behavior. Presented at BABAT.
  • D’Eramo, K. S., Newman, T. M., Naples, A., Cotter, C. M., Loomis, J. W., Palmieri, M. J., & Powers, M. D. (2012, May). Sensitivity of Current and Proposed Diagnostic Criteria: Are We on the Path to Exclusion? Poster presented at the 2012 International Meeting for Autism Research, Toronto, Canada.
  • Azimova, M. & Palmieri, M. J. (2011, January). Precision teaching methods in public school: Specific skill gains and related improvements in adaptive functioning. Poster presented at the 5th Annual ABAI Autism Conference, New Tools for Translating Science to Practice, Washington, DC.
  • Egan, S. M. & Palmieri, M. J. (2011, January). Utilizing classroom-based functional analysis to assess challenging behaviors of students with Autism. Poster presented at the 5th Annual ABAI Autism Conference, New Tools for Translating Science to Practice, Washington, DC.
  • Loomis, J. W. (2011, January). Facilitating the social development of students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Presented at the Connecticut Special Education Resource Center.
  • Palmieri, M. J. & D’Eramo, K. S. (2011, January). Treatment of maladaptive sleep behaviors in Autism: A parent training and behavior intervention protocol. Poster presented at the 5th Annual ABAI Autism Conference, New Tools for Translating Science to Practice, Washington, DC.
  • Azimova, M. A. (2010). Evidence-based education practice for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Presentation for the Autism Institute at St. Joseph College.
  • Azimova, M. A. Wehmann-Bell, Britta (2010). Team building for capacity development in the public school system for integrated students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Workshop for Connecticut Association for Applied Behavior Analysis.
  • Powers, M. D. & Palmieri, M. J. (2010, October). Program development and consultation for students with Autism. Conference presented at the Institute for Rehabilitation, Agazzi, Italy.
  • Palmieri, M. J. & D’Eramo, K. S. (2010, July). Evidence-based treatment of sleep disorders in Autism Spectrum Disorders. Symposium presented at Yale University School of Medicine 9th Annual Summer Institute on Autism Spectrum Disorders.
  • Forte, S. & Munday, B. (2010, March). Creating effective social skills programming for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and related neurodevelopmental disorders. Connecticut Association for Behavior Analysis (CTABA), Cromwell, CT.
  • Meza-Forte, S. (2009-2010). Applied behavior analysis course sequence (1st year training). Connecticut Public School District.
  • Azimova, M. A. (2009). Using team building to ensure behavioral treatment integrity for integrated students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Symposium segment for Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy.
  • Azimova, M. A. (2009). Evidence-based instruction for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (Overview). Presentation for the Autism Institute at St. Joseph College.
  • Munday, R. (2009). Initiating systematic change through program planning and evaluation at an integrated preschool level. Symposium presented at the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy.
  • Munday, R. & Forte, S. (2009). Embedding social skills into natural play. Presentation for the Autism Institute at St. Joseph College.
  • Forte, S. (2009, October). Sustaining systematic change in a public education classroom for medically fragile students. Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy (BABAT), Amherst, MA.
  • Palmieri, M. J. (2009, October). Symposium Chair. Capacity Development for Behavior Support and Program Development in Public Schools. Symposium to be presented at the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy, Amherst, MA.
  • Palmieri, M. J., Powers, K., & Molteni, J. (2009, May). Assessment and treatment of feeding problems in children with Autism. Association for Behavior Analysis (ABA), Phoenix, AZ.
  • Marks, K., Palmieri, M. J., Pace, G. M., & Langone, S. (2009, May). Duration of intervention effectiveness for the treatment of automatically maintained visual stereotypy. Poster presented at the Association for Behavior Analysis (ABA), Phoenix, AZ.
  • Palmieri, M. J. (2009, April). Assessment and treatment of feeding problems. Invited address presented At the Medical College of L’Aquila, L’Aquila, Italy.
  • Loomis, J. W. (2008). Assessment and treatment of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A training for psychologists and social workers. Presented through the Autism Spectrum Resource Center, Wallingford.
  • Loomis, J. W. (2008). Transitions to adulthood for individuals with Aspergers disorder. Presented at the Conference on Serving Youth and Adults with Learning Disabilities.
  • Marks, K., Palmieri, M. J. & Pace, G. (2008, October). Noncontingent reinforcement as a treatment strategy to address automatically reinforced behavior. Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy, Amherst, MA.
  • Fitzsimons-Austin, P., Meza-Forte, S. & Nulty, E. (2007). The professional parenting program: A look at ABA in therapeutic foster care. Institute of Professional Practice, Inc., Woodbridge, CT.
  • Powers, M. D. (2007, June). Early identification in Autism Spectrum Disorders. Invited address presented at the Medical College of L’Aquila, L’Aquila, Italy.
  • Rohrer, J. (2006). Assessment and treatment of stereotypy: Interrupting and redirecting. Presented at ABA 33rd Annual Convention, San Diego, CA.
  • Clark, K.M., Parry-Cruwys, R., Masalsky-Rohrer, J., & Ahearn, W.H. (2006, May). A Fitzsimons-Austin, P. & Meza-Forte, S. (2003). Increasing spontaneous language in children with Autism. Connecticut Center for Child Development.
  • Clark, K.M., Parry-Cruwys, R., Masalsky-Rohrer, J., & Ahearn, W.H. (2006, May). Altering automatically-reinforced stereotypy: The effects of adding materials. Paper presented at the annual convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Atlanta, GA.
  • Powers, M. D.(2006, March). Treatment of challenging D’Eramo, K. S. (2003, April). Factors implicated in bullying and victimization among psychiatrically hospitalized adolescents and their non-hospitalized peers. Poster presented at the 2003 Society for Research in Child Development Biennial Meeting, Tampa, Florida.
  • Munday, R., Dorsey, M., & Cameron, M. (2004). The effects of a generalization test on teaching addition math facts.Poster Presentation for the International Applied Behavior Analysis Conference.
  • Munday, R. & Dorsey, M. (2004). A Functional Analysis on tantrum behavior in a school setting. Poster Presentation for the International Applied Behavior Analysis Conference.
  • Fitzsimons-Austin, P., Meza-Forte, S. (2003). Increasing spontaneous language in children with Autism. Connecticut Center for Child Development.
  • John McElwee, Azimova, M., Danielle Andrews, Lori Hamblin (2003). Procedures to estimate performance criteria for basic language and learning skills. Workshop for International Applied Behavior Analysis Conference.

Shaunessy:

  • Laprime, A, Egan, S., Marshall, K. (May 2017). Advancements in the Area of Functional Analysis: Complex Models in Public School Settings. Symposium Presented at 41st Annual Applied Behavior Analysis International Convention, Chicago, IL.
  • Palmieri, M.J., Egan, S. (May 2016). Individual Program Development: A Cohesive Model for a Student’s Program Book that Expands Far Beyond Direct Teaching Settings. Workshop Presented at 41st Annual Applied Behavior Analysis International Convention, Chicago, IL.
  • Palmieri, M.J., Powers, K., Egan, S. (September 2016). Overcoming the Challenges of Feeding for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Community-Based Assessment and Treatment. Presented at Autism Europe, Edinburgh, Scotland.
  • Knighton, R., Egan, S., Stadolnik, S. (October 2016). The Communication Conundrum: Supporting the Communication Needs of Students with Complex Learning Profiles. Symposium Presented at the 36th Annual Conference of the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy, Amherst, MA
  • Marshall, K., Nulty, E., Egan, S., & Greene, M. (October 2017). A Scientist-Practioner Approach to Functional Analysis. Workshop Presented at the 29th Annual New York Association for Behavior Analysis Conference, Albany, NY.
  • Egan, S., Palmieri, M.P., Powers, K. (April 2018). A Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Feeding Assessment: Strategies for Structuring Collaborative Assessments in a Community-Based Feeding Clinic. Workshop Presented at the Annual Association of Professional Behavior Analysts Convention, St. Louis, MI.
  • Egan, S. & McGinn, C. (April 2018). Talk to Me: Building Communication in Your Child with ASD. 2nd Annual Autism Spectrum Disorder Conference. Providenciales, Turks and Caicos.
  • Egan S., Torres-Viso, M., Powers, M.P., Palmieri, M.J., & Powers, K. (May 2018). Fidelity with Flexibility: Implementing Evidence-Based Interventions to Enhance Child Outcomes through Telehealth Parent Training Poster presented at the Annual International Meeting for Autism Research, Rotterdam, Netherlands.
  • Egan, S. (November 2018). Learning How to Learn: Universal Design Strategies for Students with Special Needs. National Symposium for Individuals with Special Needs. Providenciales, Turks and Caicos.
  • Egan, S., Nulty, E, Hauslaib, S. (May 2019). Using Self-Management Strategies as Replacement Behaviors for Children with ASD. Symposium Presented at 45th Annual Applied Behavior Analysis International Convention, Chicago, IL.
  • McGreevy, P., Palmieri, M., & Egan, S. (2019). Stuck in Level 2: Assessment and Instruction for Learners Experiencing Plateaus in Language Development. Panel Discussion Presented at 3rd Annual Behavior Analyst Leadership Counsel Conference. New Haven, CT.
  • Egan, S. & Palmieri, M. (2019). A Model for Effective Inclusion in Schools: Multiyear Analysis of A Systemic Intervention in Improve Evidence-Based Practices. 12th Annual Autism Europe International Congress. Nice, France.
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