Presentations & Publications

• Publications
• Presentations

Publications

Submitted for publication

• Cimera, R. E., Burgess, S. Wehman, P., West. M. (Submitted to Journal of Autism and Developmental Disabilities). Do sheltered workshops enhance employment outcomes for adults with autism?
• Hendricks, D.R. (in press). Special education teachers serving students with autism: A descriptive study of the characteristics and self-reported knowledge and practices employed. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation.
• Schall, C. (In Press). Positive behavior support. In P. Wehman & J. Kregel (Eds.). Functional Curriculum for Elementary, Middle and Secondary Aged Students, 3rd ed. Austin, TX: Pro-Ed. Inc.
• Unger, D., Wehman, P., & Green, J.H. (in press). An investigation of the efficacy of business and rehabilitation partnerships for promoting employment of persons with significant disabilities. Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling.

2010

• Arango-Lasprilla, J. C., Ketchum, J. M., Francis, K., Lewis, A., Premuda, P., Wehman, P., Kreutzer, J. (2010). Race, ethnicity, and employment outcomes 1, 5, and 10 years after spinal cord injury: A longitudinal analysis. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2, 901-910.
• Hendricks, D.R. (2010). Employment and adults with autism spectrum disorders: Challenges and strategies for success. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 32(2), 125-134.
• Hendricks, D. R., Thoma, C.A., & Boyd, K.S. (2010). Goal implementation and evaluation. In C.A. Thoma, & P. Wehman (Eds.). Getting the Most Out of IEPs: An Educator's Guide to the Student-directed Approach (pp. 191-214). Baltimore, MD: Paul H Brookes Publishing.
• Schall, C. (2010). Quality educational outcomes. In C. Thoma & P. Wehman (Eds.). Student Lead IEP's: A Guide for Special Educators and Families. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes.
• Schall, C. M. & McDonough, J. T. (2010). Autism spectrum disorders in adolescence and early adulthood: Characteristics and issues. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 32, 81-88.
• Schall, C. M. (2010). Positive behavior support: Supporting adults with autism spectrum disorders in the workplace. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 32. 112-124.
  

2009

• Arango, J. C., Ketchum, J., Stevens, L., Balcazar, F., Wehman, P., Forster, L., Hsu, N. (2009). Ethnicity/Racial difference in employment outcomes following spinal cord injury. NeuroRehabilitation, 24 (1) 37-46.
• Arango, J. C., McKinney Ketchum, J., Williams, K., Kreutzer J., O'Neil-Pirozzi, T., Wehman, P.,Marquez, C. & Atmitabh, Jha. (2009). The influence of race/ethnicity on job stability after traumatic brain injury. PM&R The Journal of Injury, Function and Rehabilitation, 1, (1) 41-49.
• Brooke, V. A., Revell, W. G., & Wehman P. (March, 2009). Quality indicators for Competitive employment outcomes: What special education teachers need to know in transition planning. Teaching Exceptional Children, 58-68.
• Hendricks, D. R., & Wehman, P. (2009). Transition from school to adulthood for youth with autism: Review and recommendations. Focus on Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 24(2), 77-89.
• Inge, K., Wehman, P., Erickson, D. Butterworth, J., & Gilmore, D. (2009). Survey results from a national survey of community rehabilitation providers holding special wage certificates. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation.
• McNamee, S., Walker, W. C., Cifu, D. X., & Wehman, P. (2009). Minimizing the Impact of TBI Related Physical sequelae upon Vocational Return. Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, 46 (6), 893-909.
• Palko, S. & Frawley, C. (2009). Setting up the classroom. In V. Spencer (Ed.) and C Simpson (Ed.) Teaching Children with Autism in the General Classroom (pp. 29-44). Waco, TX, Prufrock Press Inc.
• Wehman, P., Gentry, T., West, M., & Arango-Lasprilla, J. C. (2009) Community integration: Current issues in assistive technology and vocational rehabilitation for individuals with TBI. Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, 46 (6), 1-10.
• Wehman, P., Smith, M., & Schall, C. (2009). Autism and the Transition to Adulthood: Success Beyond the Classroom. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes.
• Yasuda, S., Targett, P., Cifu, D., & Wehman, P. (2009). Return to work of individuals with arthritis: A review of job performance and retention. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, (30), 1-11.

2008

• Arango, J. C., Ketchum, J., Williams, K., Kreutzer, J., Marquez, C., O'Neil-Pirozzi, T., & Wehman., P. (2008). Racial differences in employment outcomes after traumatic brain injury. Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 89 (5), 988-995.
• Hendricks, D. R., Smith, M.D., & Wehman, P. (2008). Teaching youth for success: From classroom to community. In P. Wehman, M.D. Smith, & C. Schall, C. (Eds.), Autism and the transition to adulthood: Success beyond the classroom (pp. 109-136). Baltimore, MD: Paul H Brookes Publishing.
• Wehman, P., Brooke, V., Green, H., Hewett, M. & Tipton, M. (2008). Public/Private Partnerships and employment of people with developmental disabilities: Preliminary evidence from a pilot project. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 28(1), 53-66.

2007

• Goin-Kochel, R., Hendricks, D.R., Carr, S., Wiley, S. (2007). Early responsiveness to intensive behavioral intervention predicts outcomes among preschool children with autism. International Journal of Disability, Development, and Educationmes among preschool children with autism., 54(2), 151-175.
• Hendricks, D.R. (2007, spring). Virginia Commonwealth University launches autism spectrum disorder initiative. The Bridge, 2-3.
• Targett, P., Young, C. Revell, G., Williams, S. and Wehman, P. (2007). Customized employment in the One Stop Career Centers for youth with disabilities. TEACHING Exceptional Children.
• Wehman, P., Targett, P., Yasuda, S., McManus, S., & Briel, L. (2007). Helping persons with traumatic brain injury of minority origin improve career and employment outcomes. Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation, 22 (2), 95-104.
• Wehman, P., Targett, P., and Young, C. (2007). Off to work for individuals with autism: A supported employment approach. Autism Advocate, 46 (1), 54-58.

2006

• Hendricks, D.R. (2006). Putting the self-determined learning model to practice with students with severe disabilities. Virginia Department of Education Training and Technical Assistance Center Online. Richmond, VA: Virginia Commonwealth University.
• Schall, C. (2006). First responders and developmental disabilities: On the front line of an epidemic of violence. In M. T. Compton, & R. J. Kotwicki (Eds.). Responding to Individuals with Mental Illnesses: A Guide for Law Enforcement Officers, First Responders, and Security Agents. Boston, Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc.
• Schall, C., Target, P., Doval, E., & Wehman, P. (2006). Application for youth with autism spectrum disorder. In P. Wehman (Ed.). Life Beyond the Classroom: Transition Strategies for Young People with Disabilities, 3rd Ed. Baltimore: Brookes.
• Wehman, P. (2006). Comment to Brown Shiraga and Kessler (2006) paper: Integrated employment: If not now, when? If not us, who? Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 31 (2), 122-126.
• Wehman, P. H., Targett, P.S., & Cifi, D. X. (2006). Job Coaches: A workplace support. American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 85 (8). 704.

Presentations

2011

• Carr, S. (May, 2011) Strengths and Difficulties of children with Asperger Syndrome: Parents' views and implications for intervention. The 10th International Meeting for Autism Research. San Diego, CA
• Carr, S. (May, 2011) Promoting Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Competence in Young High-Risk Children: a Preventative Classroom-Based Early Intervention Model. Denver, CO.
• Gentry, L. (2011, January). Handheld Technologies for Functional Support in Everyday Life. Cognitive Rehabilitation Society of Netherlands Conference. Amsterdam, Netherlands.
• Gentry, L. (2011, January). Smart Home Applications for People with Cognitive Challenges. Cognitive Rehabilitation Society of Netherlands Conference. Amsterdam, Netherlands.
• Hendricks, D. R., & Beck, M. (2011, March). Essential Components of Parent-implemented Intervention for Children with Autism. Workshop presented at the Association for Positive Behavior Supports Conference. Denver, Co.
• Hendricks, D. R., & Beck, M. (2011, March). Supporting Teams Working with Students with ASD: A Tiered Approach to Professional Development. Workshop presented at the Association for Positive Behavior Supports Conference. Denver, Co.
• Schall, C. (March, 2011). Person Centered Planning and PBS. The 8th International Conference of the Association of Positive Behavior Support. Denver, CO.
• Schall, C. (March, 2011). PBS for Adults with ASD at Work, Invited Presentation. The 8th International Conference of the Association of Positive Behavior Support. Denver, CO.

2010

• Engstrom, J.N. (2010, February). Functional Behavior Assessment and Positive Behavior Supports. Midwest Symposium for Behavior Disorders. Kansas City, MO.
• Gentry, L. (2010, September). Assistive Technology for Cognition in School Settings. Ohio Occupational Therapy Association, Toledo, OH.
• Gentry, L. (2010, September). Smart Technologies for Functional Support in Everyday Life. Ohio APSE Conference, Columbus, OH.
• Gentry, L. (2010, October). Practical Applications of Voice-Control Technologies in Smart Homes. McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Richmond, VA.
• Gentry, L. (2010, October). Cognitive Support Technologies in the Workplace. Department of Rehabilitative Services, Fairfax, VA.
• Gentry, L. (2010, November). Handheld Computers as Cognitive Supports for Students with Autism: Practical Applications. VCU Techknowledgy Conference, Richmond, VA.
• Gentry, L. (2010, November). Smartphones, Tablets & Applications in Employment Support for People with Cognitive Challenges. Didlake Employment Systems, Fairfax, VA.
• Gentry, L. (2010, November). Iphones, Cellphones and Pagers: Using Everyday Technology to Enhance Independence for People with Autism. Summit Educational Resources Conference, Buffalo, NY.
• Hendricks, D. R. (2010, March). Parent-implemented Intervention for Children with Autism: Positive Behavior Supports at Home. Association for Positive Behavior Supports Conference. Saint Louis, Mo.
• Hendricks, D. R., & Burke, C. (2010, April). Strategies for Supporting Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Commonwealth Autism Services Conferences: Autism in Virginia. Richmond, VA.
• Palko, P. (March, 2010). Acronym Jumble: EBPs in ASD for Speech-Language Pathologists. Speech and Hearing Association of Virginia. Virginia Beach, VA.
• Palko, P. (March, 2010). Universal Design for Learning and Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Virginia Association for Early Childhood Educators, Roanoke, VA.
• Palko, S. (2010). Universal Design for Learning and Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Virginia Association for Early Childhood Educators.
• Palko, S. (2010). Asperger's Syndrome. Autism Society of America Central Virginia Chapter.
• Schall, C. (March 2010). PBS for Adults with ASD at Work, Invited Presentation. The 7th International Conference of the Association of Positive Behavior Support. St. Louis, MO.
• Schall, C., Helmboldt, E., & Dellinger-Wray, M. (March 2010). Statewide Implementation of PBS. The 7th International Conference of the Association of Positive Behavior Support. St. Louis, MO.
• Schall, C., Helmboldt, E., & Dellinger-Wray, M. (March 2010). PBS for Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury. The 7th International Conference of the Association of Positive Behavior Support. St. Louis, MO

2009

• Hendricks, D. R. (2009, October). Parents with Newly Identified Children: Strategies for Success. State of the State Autism Conference. Harrisonburg, VA.
• Hendricks, D. R. (2009, April). Career Awareness and Self-determination Across the Age Range: Essential Transition Activities for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Council for Exceptional Children Conference. Seattle, WA.
• Hendricks, D. R. (2009, March). Social Skills Programming Across the Curriculum. Richmond City Public Schools. Richmond, VA.
• Palko, S. (2009). Autism Supports in Virginia. Speech and Hearing Association of Virginia.
• Palko, S. & Jones, S. (2009). Say Cheese: video modeling and video self modeling create positive changes for students with autism. Innovations and Perspectives, Fall
• Palko, S. & Lundin-Seidel, L. (2009). All students benefit from extra support. Innovations and Perspectives, May/June
• Palko, S. & Wilberger, S. (2009). ZDS helps reduce challenging behaviors. Innovations and Perspectives, January/February
• Schall, C., Helmboldt, E., & Dellinger-Wray, M. (March 2009). Implementing PBS for Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury. The 6th International Conference of the Association of Positive Behavior Support. Jacksonville, Fl.
• Schall, C., Helmboldt, E., & Petrillo, V. J. (March 2009). Teaching Replacement Behaviors Using Cognitive Behavioral Techniques: Three Case Studies. The 6th International Conference of the Association of Positive Behavior Support. Jacksonville, Fl.

2008

• Engstrom, J.N. (2008). Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders. Wide Open Doors Conference. Chesterfield. VA.
• Engstrom, J.N. (2008). Person Centered Planning. Medical College of Virginia Parent Support Group. Richmond, VA.
• Engstrom, J.N. (2008). Self-determination and ASD, Poster presentation. Autism Society of America National Conference. Orlando, FL.
• Hendricks, D. R. (2008, November). Social Skills Programming: Strategies for Increasing Social Skills and Peer Interaction. Richmond City Public Schools. Richmond, VA.
• Hendricks, D.R., Wood, J., & Wade, J. (2008, September). A Communication Based Program for Preschoolers with Autism Spectrum Disorder. VA Council for Exceptional Children Conference. Fredericksburg, VA.
• Hendricks, D.R., & Hawkins, P. (2008, March). Serving Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Overview of the Virginia Skill Competencies. Workshop presented at the Speech-Language Hearing Association of Virginia (SHAV) Conference. Portsmouth, VA.
• Palko, S. (2008). What does the DSM-IV-TR have to do with me? Speech and Hearing Association of Virginia.
• Schall, C., & Hendricks, D.R. (2008, November). Career Awareness and Self-Determination Across the Age Range: Essential Transition Activities for Elementary through High School Aged Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Network of Autism Training and Technical Assistance Programs Conference. Columbus, OH.
• Schall, C., Johnson, L., & Sadeghzadeh, S.(November 2008). Increasing Treatment Plan Quality and Goal Mastery through Data Based Decision Making: One Agency's Journey from Too Much Data to the Just Right Amount of Effective Data. The National Association of Autism Training and Technical Assistance Providers. Columbus, OH.
• Schall, C., & Hendricks, D. (November 2008). Career Awareness and Self Determination Across the Age Range: Essential Activities for Elementary Through High School Aged Students with ASD. The National Association of Autism Training and Technical Assistance Providers. Columbus, OH.
• Schall, C., Oggel, L., & Palko, S. (November 2008). Beyond Training: The Virginia Autism Council, A State Wide Initiative to Address Autism. The National Association of Autism Training and Technical Assistance Providers. Columbus, OH.

2007

• Engstrom, J.N. (2007) Autism and Asperger Syndrome. Teacher Association. Tappahannock, VA
• Kregel, J., & Hendricks, D.R. (2007, March). Developing Functional Curriculum and Functional Transition Plans for Middle and High School Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Commonwealth Autism Service Conference: Autism: Solving the Maze. Richmond, VA.
• Palko, S. (2007). A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words. Speech and Hearing Association of Virginia. Tidewater, VA.
• Palko, S. (2007). Collaborative Teaming and Behaviors: Everyone has Them but What do We do About Them? Statewide Autism Train the Trainer. Staunton, VA.
• Palko, S. (2007). Chaos to Order. Virginia Council for Exceptional Children. Charlottesville, VA.
• Schall, C., & Hendricks, D.R. (2007, September). Transition and Autism. Network of Autism Training and Technical Assistance Programs Conference. Columbus, OH.
• Schall, C., & Hendricks, D.R. (2007, September). Higher Education and Autism: Training Highly Qualified Teachers - A National Perspective. Network of Autism Training and Technical Assistance Programs Conference. Columbus, OH.
• Schall, C., Hieneman, M., McFarland, J., Iovannone, R. (2007, March). Beyond Content: Facilitation in Developing PBS Competencies, Panel. The Fourth International Association for Positive Behavior Support Conference. Boston, MA.
• Schall, C., Helmboldt, E., & Neal, S. (2007, March). Review of Virginia's Curriculum and Procedures for Endorsing Positive Behavior Support Facilitators. The Fourth International Association for Positive Behavior Support Conference. Boston, MA.
• Schall, C. & Helmboldt, E. (May 2007). Positive Behavior Supports for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities. YAI National Institute for People with Disabilities 28th Annual International Conference on Mental Retardation and Developmental/Learning Disabilities. New York, NY.
• Thoma, C., Hendricks, D.R., & Bartholomew, C. (2007, April). Putting the Self-determined Learning Model to Practice with Students with Severe Disabilities. Council for Exceptional Children Conference. Lexington, KY.

2006

• Palko, S. (2006). Covering the Commonwealth. International Conference on Positive Behavior Supports. Reno, NV.
• Schall, C., Yoder, T. & Helmboldt, E. (2006, March). Endorsement of PBS Facilitators in Virginia: Building Capacity in the Delivery of Behavioral Consultation for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities. The Third International Association for Positive Behavior Support Conference. Reno, NV.
• Thoma, C., Hendricks, D.R., & Bartholomew, C. (2006, October). Putting the Self-determined Learning Model to Practice with Students with Severe Disabilities. VA Council for Exceptional Children Conference. Charlottesville, VA.