Our clinical staff regularly present at regional, national, and international conferences and workshops. We also host events that feature experts from other organizations as well as May Institute.

 

Presentations, 2025

Almarzooqi, J., Ricciardi, J., Choy, T., Castleman, D., Parris, K., Langone, S., Palombo, K., & Codding, R. (2025, May). Training teachers to be performance managers of behavioral data collection practices in their classrooms. In C. Keleher (chair) Embedding procedural efficiencies to improve learner engagement. [Symposium]. Annual Conference of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Washington DC.

Baton, E., & Robertson, F. (2025, May). Supporting school-based board-certified behavior analysts: Resolving ethical dilemmas. [Workshop]. Annual Conference of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Washington DC. 

Baton, E., Robertson, F., & Putnam, R. (2025, May). Improving classroom behavior support through applied behavior analysis. [Workshop]. Annual Conference of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Washington DC. 

Hozella, W. (2025, May). Joint control in the broader world. In M. Miklos (chair) A tutorial on applications of Lowenkron’s joint control to language acquisition programs.  [Symposium]. Annual Conference of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Washington DC.

Langone, S. & Parris, K. (2025, May). Ethical and social considerations and procedures when deciding to implement protective equipment in applied settings [Workshop]. Annual Conference of the Massachusetts Association for Behavior Analysis, Marlborough, MA.

Levy, M. & Hozella W. (2025, April 2-5). School lunch exploration for picky eaters with profound autism  [Poster Session], AOTA Inspire Conference, Philadelphia, PA.

Maki, E., & Baton, E. (2025, May). Creating safe and affirming spaces: Tiered strategies for empowering LGBTQ+ students. Northeast PBIS Leadership Forum, Mystic, CT.

Phillips, J. (2025, March). Trauma recovery after brain injury: Approaches and therapies. [Workshop]. 43^rdAnnual Conference of the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. Marlborough, MA.

Putnam, R. & Thomas, L. (2025, May). Essentials of tier 3. [Conference session]. Northeast PBIS Leadership Forum, Mystic, CT.

Ricciardi, J., Rader, A., & Zarcone, J. (2025, May). Identifying barriers to research engagement by behavior analysts in an applied setting: A replication of Valentino and Juanico (2020). In A. J. Clark (chair) Enhancing education, training, and research engagement for staff and students in the field of applied behavior analysis. [Symposium]. Annual Conference of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Washington DC. 

Richardson, E. J. (2025, May). Comparing three approaches to shape performance during daily math fluency building for urban public elementary school students. In C. St. Peter (chair), Building fluency with new skills using goal setting and mastery criteria. [Symposium]. Association for Behavior Analysis International, Washington DC. 

Salvatore, C. (2025, February). A critical analysis of Latine school psychology graduate students’ socialization experiences. [Conference session]. National Association of School Psychologists Annual Conference, Seattle, WA. 

Salvatore, C., Baton, E., Utley, A., Maki, E., Downs, C., & Thomas, L. (2025, May). Improving meaningful school and district level outcomes with PBIS. [Conference session]. Northeast PBIS Leadership Forum, Mystic, CT.

Weddle, S. A., & Savioli, L. (2025, May). Striving for excellence in adult day programs: It all starts with standards. [Conference session]. Council of Autism Service Providers Annual Conference, San Franciso, CA.

Zarcone, J., Levy, M., Hozella, W., & Ricciardi, J. (2025, April). Interprofessional collaboration to support persons with profound autism: Examples of successes and recommendations for practitioners. [Panel discussion]. Profound Autism Summit, Boston, MA.

 

Presentations, 2024

Almarzooqi, J., Ricciardi, J. N., Choy, T., Castleman, D., Parris K., Langone, S., Palombo, K., & Codding, R. (2024, October). Training teachers to be performance managers of behavioral data collection practices in their clasrooms. In A. Rader (chair) Behavioral data collection and research productivity: Applying behavioral science to address organizational challenges [Symposium presentation]. Annual Conference of the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy, Worcester, MA.

Anderson, C. (2024, March). What works for whom? Individualizing intervention dose and focus for young, autistic children [Invited address]. Association for Behavior Analysis International Autism Conference. Las Vegas, NV.

Baekey, D., Verma, R., & Fritts, L. (2024, April). Low hanging fruit to improve operations and achieve profitability [Paper presentation]. The Council of Autism Service Providers, Fort Worth, TX.

Baekey, D., Verma, R., & Fritts, L. (2024, April). "Luck is the residue of design." Creating your own luck in new site selection [Paper presentation]. The Council of Autism Service Providers, Fort Worth, TX.

Baton, E., 92024, October). Moving the needle on family-school partnerships within the PBIS framework. In C. Salvatore (chair) Improving meaningful school and district level outcomes with PBIS [Symposium presentation]. Annual Conference of the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy, Worcester, MA.

Baton, E. & Putnam, R. (2024, June). Supporting school-based BCBAs: Resolving ethical dilemmas [Invited Webinar]. Massachusetts Public Schools BCBA Workalong Group.

Baton, E. (2024, May). Recent Research on school-based behavioral interventions [Symposium discussant]. Annual Conference of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Philadelphia, PA.

Baton, M., & Robertson, F., (2024 May). Improving classroom support through applied behavior analysis [Workshop]. Annual ABAI Convention, Philadelphia, PA.

Baton, E., Putnam, R., Salvatore C., and Casavant, A., (2024, March). Moving the needle on family-school partnerships [Paper presentation]. Association for Positive Behavior Support. Chicago, IL.

Baton, E., Salvatore, C., & Putnam, R. (2024, March). Beyond data collection: Using data to make a difference in IDD settings [Paper presentation]. Association for Positive Behavior Support, Chicago, IL.

Baton, E., & Pratt, M. (2024, November). PBIS 101: Introduction to SW-PBIS [Conference session]. 20th Annual New England Behavior Intervention and Supports Forum, Norwood, MA.

Baton, E. (2024, November). Stronger together: Boosting family-school collaboration through PBIS [Conference session]. 20th Annual New England Behavior Intervention and Supports Forum, Norwood, MA.

Booth, M., Juban, B., & Hozella, W. (2024, May). Teaching multimodal communicators with autism to tact private events [Symposium presentation]. Annual Conference of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Philadelphia, PA.

Choy, T., Ricciardi, J. N.,  & deFreitas, M. (2024, October). PEERS for adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders in a non-public, residential school: A feasibility study. In J. Gilder (chair) Making it meaningful: Empowering autistic children and adolescents and those with other developmental disabilities thorugh teaching critical life skills [Symposium presentation]. Annual Conference of the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy, Worcester, MA.

Crosland, K., Iovannone, R., Baton, E., Dreiss, A., Flemming, Z. & Joseph, R. (2024, May). Using a modular-based assessment and coaching model to assist teachers in implementing class-wide interventions for students with emotional disturbances [Symposium presentation]. Annual Conference of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Philadelphia, PA.

deFreitas, M., Womack, T., Choy, T., & Ricciardi, J. N., (2024, October). Teaching delay tolerance to a child with Smith-Magenis Syndrome in a classroom using a simpified approach. In J. Gilder (chair) Making it meaningful: Empowering autistic children and adolescents and those with other developmental disabilities through teaching critical life skills [Symposium presentation]. Annual Conference of the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy, Worcester, MA.

Demeo, A., Richardson, J., Davies, K., Levy, M., Hozella, W., & Rader, A. (2024, October). Stimulus fading and transfer in the treatment of self-injurious behavior: A decision-making matrix. In A. Demeo (chair). Fruitful collaborations between BCBAs and Occupational Therapists [Symposium presentation]. Annual Conference of the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy, Worcester, MA.

Freeman, R., & Putnam, R. (2024 September). Strategies for enhanciing fidelity of positive behavior support across disability services in two states. [Invited presentation]. Reinventing Quality Conference - American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Baltimore, MD.

Freeman, R., and Putnam, R. (2024, November) Supporting PBIS implementation across two states [Conference session]. 20th Annual New England Behavior Intervention and Supports Forum, Norwood, MA.

Gilder, J. (2024, May). Considerations for working with adult and aging populations with disabilities [Paper presentation]. Annual Conference of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Philadelphia, PA.

Gilder, J. (2024, October). Empowering autistic adolescents: Co-designing and participating in personalized healthy eating and exercise programs. In J. Gilder (chair) Making it meaningful: Empowering autistic children and adolescents and those with other developmentl disabilities through teaching critical life skills [Symposium presentation]. Annual Conference of the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy, Worcester, MA.

Gilder, J. & Meyers, L. (2024, July) “Welcome to my life”: How to increase client participation and autonomy in their own care and programing across the school, residential, and adult day habilitation settings [Workshop]. Women in Behavior Analysis Conference. Atlanta, GA.

Gilder, J. & Meyers, L. (2024, November). Harnessing person-centered planning tools to boost individuals’ active involvement in designing and participating in their own care and programming [Conference session]. 20th Annual New England Positive Behavioral Support Forum, Norwood, MA.

Hozella, W., Ampuero, M, & Miklos, M. (2024, May). Applications of Lowenkron's Joint Control to Language Acquisition Programs [Symposium presentation]. Annual Conference of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Philadelphia, PA.

Hozella, W. (2024, October). A tutorial on applications of Lowenkron’s joint control to language acquisition programs. In S. Brinkerhoff (chair), Examples of Teaching Verbal Behavior to Mediate Responding [Symposium]. Annual Conference of the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy, Worcester, MA.

Hozella, W. (2024, August). Some considerations for instruction related to skill sequencing, [Conference session]. National Autism Conference, Harrisburg PA.

Hozella, W, Shillingsburg, A., Swank, C., Walsch, M., (2024, August). Curriculum –VB MAPP, EFL, or PEAK? Descriptions from practitioners [Panel presentation], National Autism Conference, Harrisburg, PA.

Iovannone, R., Anderson, C. M., Levato, L., & Mcfee, K. (2024 May). Modular Approach to Autism Programming in Schools (MAAPS): Coaching teachers to enhance intervention implementation for autistic students [Symposium presentation]. Annual Conference of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Philadelphia, PA.

Iovanone, R., Crosland, K., and Baton E. (2024, March). Modular interventions and coaching protocols to enhance intervention implementation [Paper presentation]. Association for Positive Behavior Support, Chicago, IL.

Levy, M. (2024, June). The role of OT for adolescents with profound autism [Webinar]. American Occupational Therapy Association Inspire Conference - webinar series.

Levy, M. (2024, November). School lunch exploration for picky eaters with profound autism [Conference presentation]. Massachusetts Association of Occupational Therapy Conference, Norwood, MA.

Maki, E., Casavant, A., & West, J. (2024, March). The impact of PBIS on mental/behavioral health providers [Paper presentation]. Association for Positive Behavior Support, Chicago, IL.

Maki, E. & Thomas, L. (2024, October). Addressing student mental and behavioral health needs through ABA at the systems level. in Salvatore, C. (chair) Improving meaningful school and district level outcomes with PBIS [Symposium presentation]. Annual Conference of the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy, Worcester, MA.

Morlino, R. & Ringdhal, J. E. (2024, May). Comparison of reinforcement parameter hierarchy assessments with arbitrary and clinically relevant behavior [Symposium presentation]. Annual Conference of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Philadelpia, PA.

Pennington, R., Solis, M. R. S., Brodhead, M. T., Putnam, R., Layden, S. J., & Sevon, M. A. (2024, October). Dear Don ethics panel: Back to school edition [Invited Webinar]. Council of Autism Service Providers.

Peterson, N. & Baton, E. (2025, May). Effective practices to strengthen, monitor, and measure home-school partnerships. Northeast PBIS Leadership Forum, Mystic, CT.

Phillips, C. L., Dwyer, E., and Ly, L. (2024, July). Progression of assessment in school settings [Paper presentation]. Women in Behavior Analysis Conference, Nashville, TN.

Power, M., & Salvatore, C. (2024, November). Multi-tiered systems of support of academics: We're not re-inventing the wheel! [Conference session]. 20th Annual New England Behavior Intervention and Supports Forum, Norwood, MA.

Putnam, R. (2024). Improving equity in schools through applied behavior analysis [Invited address]. Endicott College Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Conference, Beverly, MA.

Putnam, R. & St. Joseph, S. (2024, May). Improving equity in schools through applied behavior analysis. Massacusetts Association for Behavior Analysis, Westboro, MA.

Putnam, R., & St. Joseph, S., (2024, May). Improving equity in public schools through a behavior analytical approach [Conference session]. MassABA Annual Conference 2024. Marlborough, MA.

Putnam, R. (2024, May). Supporting students with disabilities (SWD) within a MTSS framework [Invited presentation]. Michigan 2024 Behavior Symposium Conference. East Lansing, MI.

Putnam, R., Casavant, A., Robertson, F., Ryder, D., & Segal, E. (2024, May). The impact of PBIS on school-based BCBAs: Could PBIS make your job more enjoyable, fulfillig, or efficient? [Conference session]. MassABA Annual Conference 2024. Marlborough, MA.

Putnam, R. (2024, October 29). Introduction to PBIS education and development for students with disabilities [Invited lecture]. Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA.

Putnam, R. (2024, October). Essential elements of Tier 3 [Invited presentation]. National PBIS Leadership Forum. Chicago, IL.

Putnam, R. (2024, October). Introduction to PBIS. Education and Development for Students with Disabilities [Invited lecture]. Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA.

Putnam, R., Pellegrino, M., West, J., & Casavant, A. (2024 October) Building capacity for district implementation across all three tiers [Invited presentation]. National PBIS Leadership Forum. Chicago, IL.

Putnam, R. (2024, March). Introduction to PBIS. Education and development for students with disabilities [Invited Lecture]. Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA.

Putnam, R. (2024, November). Improving resource allocation to achieve meaningful social, emotional, behavioral outcomes through PBIS [Conference session]. 20th Annual New England Behavior Intervention and Supports Forum, Norwood, MA.

Rader, A. E., Ricciardi, J. N., & Zarcone, J. R. (2024, October). Identify barriers to research engagement by behavior analysts in an applied setting. A replication of Valentino and Juanico (2020). In Rader, A. (chair) Behavioral data collection and research productivity: Applying behavioral science to address organizational challenges [Symposium presentation]. Annual Conference of the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy, Worcester, MA.

Ricciardi, J. N. (2024, August). Addressing behavioral challenges after epilepsy surgery at home [Invited speaker]. Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery Conference, Boston, MA.

Ricciardi, J. N., Langone, S., & Parris, K. (2024, March). Behavioral intervention for pediatric neurobehavioral disorders: Principles and guidance for other specialities [Workshop]. Annual Conference of the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts, Marlborough, MA.

Ricciardi, J. N., (2024, May). Behavioral intervention for neurobehavioral disorders in brain injured individuals: Clinical assessment, formulation, intervention [Invited seminar]. Children's Hospital of Orange County California.

Ricciardi, J. N., (2024, May). Behavior analytic iintervention for behavior disorders in individuals with brain injuries [Workshop]. Annual Conference of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Philadelphia, PA.

Ricciardi, J. N. (2024, May). Behavior analytis intervention for behavior disorders in individuals with brain injuries [Workshop]. Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Denver, CO.

Ricciardi, J. N., Veiga, M., Almarzooqi, J., & Saade, S. (2024, October). The single-case experimental design as opportunity for interprofessional collaboration: Concept and case exemplar. In A. Demeo (chair) Fruitful collaborations between BCBAs and occupational therapists [Symposium presentation]. Annual Conference of the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy, Worcester, MA.

Ricciardi, J., Phillips, J., & Potoczny-Gray, A. (2024, November). Advancing school-wide trauma informed care in a special education school serving a neurobehavioral population [Conference session]. 20th Annual New England Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports Forum, Norwood, MA.

Richardson, E. J. (2025, May). Comparing three approaches to shape performance during daily math fluency building for urban public elementary school students. In C. St. Peter (chair), Building fluency with new skills using goal setting and mastery criteria. [Symposium]. Association for Behavior Analysis International, Washington DC.

Robertson, F., Putnam, R., Casavant, A., West, J., & Pellegrino, M. (2024, May.) How Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) can improve classroom management practices across tiers [Symposium presentation]. Annual Conference of the Association for Behavior Analysis, International, Philadelphia, PA. 

Salvatore, C., & Putnam, R. (2024, December). Disrupting the school-to-prison pipeline with PBIS [Invited Webinar]. Appleseed Center for Law and Justice, Education Justice Workgroup.

Salvatore, C., & Putnam, R. (2024, May). A PBIS approach to improving equity in public schools [Paper presentation]. New England Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports Leadership Forum, Mystic, CT.

Salvatore, C. (2024, October). Impact of equity-focused PBIS on groups overrepresented in school discipline. In Salvatore, C. (chair) Improving meaningful school and district level outcomes with PBIS [Symposium presentation]. Annual Conference of the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy, Worcester, MA.

Salvatore, C., & Maki, E. (2024, November). Reducing discipline disproportionality with equity-focused PBIS [Conference session]. 20th Annual New England Behavior Intervention and Supports Forum, Norwood, MA.

Salvatore, C., Putnam, R., Lauer, E., Clifford, C., & Miller, C. (2024, November). Implementing PBIS support with individuals with IDD [Confenence session]. 20th Annual New England Behavior Intervention and Supports Forum, Norwood, MA.

Shuttleton, C., & Maki, E. (2024, February). Increasing engagement for students with autism [Paper presentation]. National Association of School Psychologists, New Orleans, LA.   

Simeone, P. J.,& Weddle, S. (2024, January). Mainstream AT for increasing independence for adults with IDD. Assistive Technology Industry Association Annual Conference, Orlando, FL.

St. Joseph, S., & Putnam, R. (2024, March). Scaling up Tier 3: A model demonstration [Paper presentation]. Association for Positive Behavior Support, Chicago, IL.

Sullivan, E., Zarcone, J. R., & Zangrillo, A. (2024, May). The effect of therapist protective equipment on severe problem behavior and safety [Symposium presentation]. Annual Conference of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Philadelphia, PA.

Theodore, M., Utley, A., Gilder, J. & Landa, R. (2024, October). Utilizing skills-based treatment to decrease dangerous behavior in young adult with autism spectrum disorder. In J. Gilder (chair) Making it meaningful: Empowering autistic children and adolescents and those with other developmental disabilities through teaching critical life skills [Symposium presentation]. Annual Conference of the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy, Worcester, MA.

Thomas, L. (2024, July). Coaching staff in classroom management skills to prevent problem behaviors [Workshop]. Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Denver, CO.

Thomas, L. (2024, July). Coaching staff in classroom management skills to prevent problem behaviors [Invited presentation]. Pennsylvania Special Education Leadership Academy, Gettysburg, PA.

Utley, A. & Putnam, R. (2024, October). Student and family support through PBIS can save billions of LEA dollars in Massachusetts. In Salvatore, C. (chair) Improving meaningful school and district level outcomes with PBIS [Symposium presentation]. Annual Conference of the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy, Worcester, MA.

Utley, A. & Baton, E. (2024, October). Supporting school-based BCBAs: Resolving ethical dilemmas [Workshop]. Annual Conference of the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy, Worcester, MA.

Utley, A. (2024, November). PBIS in sub-separate classrooms: Strategies and tools to promote positive outcomes [Conference session]. 10th Annual New England Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports Forum, Norwood, MA.

 

Posters, 2025

Castillo, A., Theodore, M., Hozella, W. & Ricciardi, J. (2025, May). Teaching the golden rule: Differential reinforcement of other behavior with rule and statement of reinforcer loss for attention-maintained behavior. [Poster]. Annual Conference of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Washington DC. 

Tackitt, K., Nutting, E. & Ricciardi, J. (2025, May). A collaborative and assent-based process results in an effective behavior intervention for an autistic student. [Poster]. Annual Conference of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Washington DC. 

Castillo, A., Theodore, M., Hozella, W. & Ricciardi, J. (2025, May). A collaborative and assent-basedprocess results in an effective behavior intervention for an autistic student. [Poster]. Annual Conference of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Washington DC. 

Demeo, A., Richardson, J., Davies, K., Levy, M. Hozella W., & Rader, A. (2025, April) Stimulus fading and transfer to treat self-injurious behavior [Poster]. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA.

Levy, M. & Hozella W. (2025, April 2-5) School lunch exploration for picky eaters with profound autism  [Poster Session], AOTA Inspire Conference, Philadelphia, PA.

 

Posters, 2024

Wipe Like a Pro: Teaching Post-Bowel Movement Wiping Skills. Arevalo, A., Quigley, S. L., Theodore, M., Nerud, K. & Castillo, T. [Poster presented at the Annual Conference of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Philadelphia, PA., in 2024

Stimulus Fading and Transfer in the Treatment of Self-injurious Behavior. Demeo, A. M., & Richardson, J. A. [Poster presented at the Annual Conference of the  Association for Behavior Analysis International, Philadelphia, PA, in 2024.]

Demeo, A., Richardson, J., Davies, K., Levy, M., Hozella W., & Rader, A. (2024, August) Stimulus fading and transfer in the treatment of self-injurious behavior [Poster], National Autism Conference, Harrisburg, PA.

Stimulus Fading and Transfer in the Treatment of Self-injurious Behavior. Demeo, A. M., Richardson, J. A., & Henry, M. T. [Poster presented at the Association for Behavior Analysis International Autism Conference, Las Vegas, NV, in 2024.]

Lachance, T., Parry-Cruwys, D. (2024, October). Further evaluation of the use of preference categories to identify novel reinforcers [Poster]. Annual Conference of the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy, Worcester, MA.

Putnam, R. (2024, October). Student and family support through PBIS can save billions of LEA Dollars in Massachusetts. [Poster]. National PBIS Leadership Forum. Chicago, IL. 

Salvatore, C. (2024, October) Impact of equity-focused PBIS on groups overrepresented in school discipline. [Poster]. National PBIS Leadership Forum. Chicago, IL.

Bright, C., Rader, A., Hozella, W., & Ricciardi, J. (2024, October). Identifying form and intensity features of head-directed SIB: Toward the development of an objective measure of risk factors for head injury.[Poster]. Annual Conference of the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy, Worcester, MA. 

A Closer Look at the Perspective of Registered Behavior Technicians Working in the Home Setting with Latino Families. Espaillat, E., Burke, N. M., Theodore, M., &Arevalo, A. [Poster presentation at the Annual Conference of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Philadelphia, MA, in 2024.]

Unveiling Unity: Exploring Factors that Foster a Strong Sense of Community in an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Home-based Setting. Flynn, A., Burke, N. M., Quigley, S. L., Theodore M., & Arevalo, A. [Poster presentation at the Annual Conference of the  Association for Behavior Analysis International, Philadelphia, PA, in 2024.]

Student and Family Support Through PBIS Can Save Billions of LEA Dollars in Massachusetts. Putnam, R. [Poster presentation at the National PBIS Leadership Forum, Chicago, IL, in 2024.]

A Comparison of Two Approaches for Tact Training: Simultaneous Communication Versus Vocal-alone. Manrique, J. C., Burke, N. M., Theodore, M., & Arevalo, A. [Poster presentation at the Annual Conference of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Philadelphia, PA, in 2024.]

Reducing Problem Behavior Associated with Mand Compliance During Travel in a Moving Vehicle. Moreira, S., Wilson, Z., Nerud, K., Theodore, M., & Arevalo, A. [Poster presentation at the Annual Conference of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Philadelphia, PA, in 2024.]

Looking Into the Perspectives of Latino Families Receiving Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Services From a Latino-based Company. Pereira, A., Burke, N. M., Castillo, T., Theodore, M., & Arevalo, A. [Poster presentation at the Annual Conference of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Philadelphia, PA, in 2024.]

Understanding access, perspectives, and barriers in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services for Latino families in Maryland. Wilson, Z., Theodore, M., Arevalo, A., & Castillo, T. ( [Poster presentation at the Annual Conference of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Philadelphia, PA, in 2024.]

 

Presentations, 2023

Baton, E., & Pratt, M., (2023, November). PBIS 101: An introduction to SW-PBIS. [Paper presentation]. New England Positive Behavior and Interventions Conference, Norwood, MA.

Booth, M., Juban, B., & Contois, K. (2023, May). Mand Generalization Following an Enhanced Stimulus-Stimulus Pairing Training Procedure to Increase Vocal Verbal Behavior. Poster presented at the meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Denver, CO.

Barall, B., Frampton, S., & Davis, T. (May 2023). Considerations for Structure of Effective Data Collection Systems in Classroom Settings. Symposium conducted at the 49th Annual ABAI Convention, Denver, CO.

Booth, M. & Juban, B. (2023, October). Teaching multimodal communicators with autism to tact private events. (Symposium presentation). 44th Annual Conference of the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy, Worcester, MA.

Bottini, S., McCammon, M., Martin, R., Gould, K., Williams, Z., Dwyer, P., Onaiwu, M. G., Morton, H., Busick, M., & Anderson, C. (2023, May). A systematic review of assent practices in research that establishes evidence-based practice for autistic individuals. Poster presented at the Annual Meeting of the International Society for Autism Research, Stockholm, Sweden. 

Casavant, A., & St. Joseph, S. (2023, November). Fidelity of Tier 3 supports. [Paper presentation]. New England Positive Behavior Support and Intervention Conference, Norwood, MA.

Chong, I. (May 2023). Updates on early intensive behavioral intervention in the pandemic era: Analyzing Group and individual outcomes. Discussant in a symposium conducted at the 49th Annual ABAI Convention, Denver, CO.

Chong, I. (May 2023). Enhancing staff training and performance with technology and organizational behavior management practices. Discussant in a symposium conducted at the 49th Annual ABAI Convention, Denver, CO.

Cohenour, J. (2023). May Institute Doctoral Internship in Clinical Psychology. National Association of School Psychologists. Denver, CO.

Davies, K., Bright, C., Sullivan, E., & Frampton, S. (May 2023). Class-Wide Implementation of Activity Schedules Using CentralReach. Symposium conducted at the 49th Annual ABAI Convention, Denver, CO. 

Davis, T., Tereshko, L., Weiss, M. J., & Creem, A., (May 2023). Using a teaching interaction procedure to train staff on building electronic clinical programming books in CentralReach. Symposium conducted at the 49th Annual ABAI Convention, Denver, CO.

DePaolo, K. & Bloom, S. (May 2023). Training board certified behavior analysts via telehealth to conduct the trail-based functional analysis. Symposium conducted at the 49th Annual ABAI Convention, Denver, CO.

Fanning, G. L. (May 2023). An evaluation of video modeling with embedded and voice over instructions to teach pairing procedures. Symposium conducted at the 49th Annual ABAI Convention, Denver, CO.

Gilder, J., & Charlop, M. H. (2023). Increasing social communication by teaching texting to autistic children and adolescents. [Symposium presentation[. Women in Behavior Analysis, 2023 Annual Conference, Nashville, TN.

Hozella, W. (2023, October 11–13). Some considerations for instruction regarding skills sequencing [Conference presentation]. Massachusetts Professionals in Behavior Analysis (BABAT) Annual Conference, Worcester, MA.

Hozella, W. (2023, October 6–7). Pragmatic considerations for students who use AAC [Invited address]. Wisconsin Association for Behavior Analysis (WisABA) Annual Conference, Wauwatosa, WI.

Kittleman, A., & St. Joseph, S. (2023, November). The role of implementation science in starting and sustaining effective practices in schools [Paper presentation]. New England Positive Behavior Support and Intervention Conference, Norwood, MA.

Maki, E. (2023, November). Supporting transgender students through PBIS [Paper presentation]. New England Positive Behavior Support and Interventions Conference, Norwood, MA.

McHome, J. & Downs, C. (2023, November). Using teaming and data to support individuals at all tiers. [Paper presentation]. New England Positive Behavior Support and Intervention Conference. Norwood, MA.

Meyers, L., & Stratton-Gadke, K.  (2023). Evaluating the effectiveness of behavioral skills training to increase stranger safety skills in adults with intellectual disabilities. Women in Behavior Analysis, 2023 Annual Conference, Nashville, TN. 

Phillips, C. L. & Rader, A.  (2023, July). Research (design) and practice: Can’t we all just get along? Women in Behavior Analysis Conference. Nashville, TN.

Pratt, M. & Baton, E. (2023, November). PBIS 101: An introduction to SW-PBIS. [Paper presentation]. New England Positive Behavior Support and Intervention Conference, Norwood, MA.

Putnam, R. (2023). Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports: Why is This Important to Families & Staff? [Invited webinar]. Mass ARC.

Putnam, R. (2023). How BCBAs can improve classroom management practices? Mass ABA Conference.   

Putnam, R. (2023). Improving equity in schools. Improving Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Conference. Endicott College. Beverly, MA. 

Putnam, R. & Casavant, A. (2023). Improving mental health outcomes - Interconnected Systems Framework – Aligning SEL/Mental Health with MTSS. Southeastern School Behavioral Health Conference. Myrtle Beach, S.C. 

Putnam, R., George, J., De Pasquale, M., Harris, L. & Jeffrey-Pearsall, J. (2023). Establishing State-wide Policies and Procedures for PBS in the IDD Field. Association for Positive Behavior Support, Jacksonville, FL.

Putnam. R., Pelligrino, M., & Casavant, A. (2023, October). Promoting access to effective practices using classroom PBIS. [Paper presentation]. National PBIS Leadersip Forum, Chicago., IL.

Putnam, R., & Salvatore, C. (2023, November). Expanding your Tier 2 interventions: Brief Intervention for School Clinicians (BRISC). [Paper presentation.] New England Positive Behavior Support and Intervention Conference, Norwood, MA.

Rader, A. E., (2023, July 21). On the (Un)reliability of visual analysis and what to do about it. Women in Behavior Analysis (WIBA) Annual Conference, Nashville, TN.

Robertson, F., Putnam, R. & Casavant, A. (2023). Improving mental health outcomes - interconnected systems framework – Aligning SEL/mental health with MTSS. Northeast PBIS Network Leadership Forum. Mystic, CT.   

Romanetz, K.L., Silva, M., Borgondy, M., & Frampton, S. (May 2023). Treatment Package Utilizing Data-Based Decision-Making to Increase Academic Achievement in the School Setting. Symposium conducted at the 49th Annual ABAI Convention, Denver, CO.

St. Joseph, S. & Putnam, R. (2023). Using Evidence-based Interventions for Students and Staff for Anxiety and Stress across the tiers. Association for Positive Behavior Support. Jacksonville, FL.

St. Joseph, S., & Baton, E., (2023, October). Supporting families and students during individualized education plan process to support student social-emotional behavioral needs. [Paper presentation]. National PBIS Leadership Forum, Chicago, IL.

St. Joseph, S., Putnam, R., & Casavant A. (2023, October). Scaling up Tier 3: A model demonstration. [Paper presentation]. National PBIS Leadership Forum, Chicago, IL.

Strickland-Cohen, K., Connolly, K, St. Joseph, S. & Putnam, R. (2023). Improving the effectiveness and efficiency of Tier 3 systems. Association for Positive Behavior Support, Jacksonville, FL.

Veiga, M. (May 2023). Clinical Interviewing in Behavior Analytic Practice: Effective Techniques for Gathering Information, Conveying Compassion, and Working with Cultural Sensitivity. Workshop conducted at the 49th Annual ABAI Convention, Denver, CO.  

Weddle, S. A., Anderson, C. M., & Martin, R. M. (2023, April). Building capacity to conduct research in service-delivery settings. Presentation at the Council for Autism Service Providers Annual Conference, Tampa, FL.

Weddle, S. A. (2023). Building capacity for excellence in ABA adult services: It’s not easy, but it is possible. Invited talk at the Four Corners Applied Behavior Analysis Annual Conference, Park City, Utah. 

Weddle, S. A. (2023, November). Universal supports in adult residential programs: A competency-based training model. [Paper presentation]. New England Positive Behavior Support and Intervention Conference, Norwood, MA.

Zarcone, J. R. (2022). Developing an inpatient program for children and adolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Cambridge Health Alliance. Online.

Zarcone, J. R. and Padilla, O. (2023). Strategies for providing care to patients with autism. CareQuest Institute Continuing Education Seminar.

Zarcone, J.R . (May 2023). 45 Years Later: In Pursuit of Achieving Generalized Outcomes within Treatment of Severe Challenging Behavior. Panel conducted at the 49th Annual ABAI Convention, Denver, CO.

Zarcone, J. R. & Riley, M. (2023). Supporting people with autism and other neurodevelopmental disabilities. Chinese Bible Church of Greater Boston. Lexington, MA.
 

Posters, 2023

Examining Movement Breaks on Student On-Task Behavior. Almarzooqi, J., Veiga, M., DeFreitas, M., & Ricciardi, J. Poster presented at the Annual Conference of the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy, Worcester, MA. in 2023]

Evaluation of Mand Generalization Following an Enhanced Stimulus-Stimulus Training Procedure to Increase Early Vocalizations of a Child with Autism. Maureen Booth, M.S., CCC-SLP, Brittany Juban, Ph.D., BCBA-D, & Kristen Contois, M.S., BCBA, May Center School for Autism and Developmental Disabilities, West Springfield, MA. [Poster Presented at ABAI in 2023]

Functional Analysis and Intervention of Property Destruction in Relation to Perseverative Speech and Access to Attention. Payton Pizzano, Catie Maruska, M.S., BCBA, & Emily Sullivan M.S., BCBA, LABA, May Center School for Autism and Developmental Disabilities, Randolph, MA. [Poster Presented at ABAI 2023]

Identifying Preference for Protective Equipment Used to Treat Self-Injurious Behavior. Alexandra Demeo, M.A., BCBA, LABA, &  Emily Sullivan, M.S., BCBA, LABA, May Center School for Autism and Developmental Disabilities, Randolph, MA. [Poster Presented at ABAI 2023]

Using Universal Screeners to Differentiate Tier 1 Interventions Across Schools. Chelsea Salvatore, M.A., BCBA, Emily Baton, Ph.D., BCBA, and Stephanie St. Joseph, Ph.D.,  & Bob Putnam, Ph.D., BCBA, May Institute, Randolph, MA. [Presented PBIS 2023]

Applying Functional Analyses with Under-represented populations Using Standard and Extended, Synthesized Conditions. Hamill, M., Womack, T., Langone, S., Dever, K., & Ricciardi, J. [Poster presented, Annual Conference of the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy, Worcester, MA., in 2023.]

An Evaluation of Three Interventions for Transition-related Problem Behavior. Nolan, S., Theodore, M., & Maximilien, A. [Poster presented at the Annual Conference of the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy, Worcester, MA., in 2023.]

Using Universal Screeners to Differentiate Tier 1 Interventions Across Schools. Salvatore, C., & Baton, E. [Poster presented at the National PBIS Leadership Forum, Chicago, IL., in 2023.]

 

Presentations, 2022

Juban, B. (2022, May). Clinical adaptations of the picture exchange communication system: Innovative responses to barriers in clinical care. Symposium discussant conducted at the meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Boston, MA.

Ampuero, M. & Hozella, W. (2022). Supervising behavior analysts for successful school implementation. National Autism Conference, State College, PA. 

Hozella, W. (2022). The role of appropriate instruction on reducing problem behavior. Wisconsin ABA, Milwaukee, WI.  

Miklos, M., & Hozella, W. (2022). A tutorial on the applications of Lowenkron’s concept of joint control for educational programs for students with verbal skill deficits. National Autism Conference, State College, PA. 

Putnam, R. (2022). Strategies for De-escalating Behavior. New England Positive Behavior Interventions and Support Conference. Norwood. MA.  

Putnam, R. & Casavant, A. (2022). Planning for teaching & learning for all students, with a focus on students with disabilities. National Positive Behavior Interventions and Support Leadership Conference. Chicago, IL.   

Putnam, R., Casavant, A. West, J. and Goguen, K. (2022). Using applied behavior analytic interventions within a multi-tiered framework to improve student outcomes. Association for Behavior Analysis International Annual Convention, Dublin, Ireland. 

Putnam, R. and Conley, K. (2022). District and school implementation of Tier 3 supports. National Positive Behavior Interventions and Support Leadership Conference. Chicago, IL. 

Putnam, R., George, J., and Miller, C. (2022). Implementing PBIS support with individuals with IDD: Implementing Massachusetts DDS positive support regulations. New England Positive Behavior Interventions and Support Conference. Norwood. Mass. 

Putnam, R., Roberts, R. & Green, J. (2022). Implementing PBS support with individuals with IDD. New England Positive Behavior Interventions and Support Conference. Norwood. MA. 

Similak, N, Wasserman, D., and  Putnam R.. (2022). Applied Behavior Analysis: The potential for improving international societal problems. Association for Behavior Analysis International Annual Convention, Dublin, Ireland.
 

Posters, 2022

Evaluating the Efficiency of Conducting a Brief Bidirectional Naming Assessment on CentralReach. Karly Covall, M.S., BCBA, Laura Eisen, M.S., Sarah C. Connolly, Ph.D., BCBA-D, and Sarah Frampton, Ph.D., BCBA, May Center School for Autism and Developmental Disabilities, Randolph, MA.  [Poster Presented at ABAI 2022]

Decreasing Perseverative Speech in a Young Adolescent with Autism. Jennifer McGee, M.S., BCBA, LABA, Serra Langone, M.S., M.Ed., BCBA, LABA, and Mariah DeFreitas, M.Ed., May Center School for Autism and Developmental Disabilities, Wilmington, MA. [Poster Presented at BABAT 2022]

Identifying Preference for Protective Equipment Used to Treat Self-Injurious Behavior. Alexandra Demeo M.A., BCBA, LABA and Emily Sullivan M.S., BCBA, LABA, May Center School for Autism and Developmental Disabilities, Randolph, MA. [Poster Presented at BABAT 2022]

A Treatment Package Utilizing Data-Based Decision- Making to Increase Academic Achievement in the School-Setting. Kara Driscoll, M.A., BCBA and Meghan Silva, Ph.D., May Center School for Autism and Developmental Disabilities, Randolph, Mass., Meghan Borgondy, M.Ed., Franklin Public Schools, Franklin, Mass., and Sarah Frampton, Ph.D., BCBA, University of Nebraska Omaha, Omaha, NE. [Poster Presented at BABAT 2022]