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Associate Director, Thompson Center for Autism Neurodevelopmental Disorders
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303 Townsend Hall
(573) 884-9157
E-mail: stichterj@missouri.edu
Ph.D. from the University of Iowa, 1996, in Special Education-Behavior Disorders
M.A. from the University of Iowa, 1993, in Special Education-Moderate/Severe/Profound K-12
B.A. from the University of Iowa, 1990, in Liberal Arts
2008-present Professor - University of Missouri, Department of Special Education
2005-2008 Associate Director of Educational Research and Practice of the University of Missouri, Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
2002-2008 Associate Professor – University of Missouri, Department of Special Education
2001-2002 Associate Professor – Central Michigan University
1999-2001 Assistant Professor – Central Michigan University
1996-1999 Co-Director – University of South Florida, Center for Autism and Related Disabilities, Department of Child and Family Studies Florida Mental Health Institute
1997-1999 Member – University of South Florida, Florida State Training Team on Positive Behavior Support, Department of Child and Family Studies, Florida Mental Health Institute
1996 Executive Director – Jericho School for Children with Autism, Inc., Jacksonville, Florida Undergraduate Clinical Supervisor/Instructor
Peer Reviewed Publications:
Stichter, J.P., Lewis, T.J., Whittaker, T., Richter, M., Johnson, N. & Trussel, R. (in press). Assessing teacher use of opportunities to respond and effective classroom management strategies within inclusive classrooms: Comparisons among high and low risk elementary schools. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions.Stichter, J.P., Stormont, M., & Lewis, T.J. (in press). Instructional Practices and Behavior During Reading: A Descriptive Summary and Comparison of Practices in Title One and non-Title Elementary Schools. Psychology in the Schools.
Schmidt, M., Laffey, J., Stichter, J.P., Goggins, S., & Schmidt, C. (2008). The Design of iSocial: A Three Dimensional, Multiuser, Virtual Learning Environment for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders to Learn Social Skills. The International Journal of Technology, Knowledge & Society, 4(2), 29-38.
Sutherland, K., Lewis-Palmer, T., Stichter, J.P., & Morgan. P. (2008). Examining the Influence of Teacher Behavior and Classroom Context on the Behavioral and Academic Outcomes for Students with Learning and Behavior Problems. Journal of Special Education, 41, 209-222.
Conroy, M.A., Stichter, J.P. Daunic, A., & Haydon, T. (2008). Classroom-based Research in the Field of Emotional/Behavioral Disorders: Methodological Issues and Future Research Directions. Journal of Special Education,41, 223-233.
Stichter, J.P., Randolph, J., Gage, N. & Schmidt, C. (2007). A Review of Recommended Practices in Effective Social Competency Programs for Students with ASD.
Exceptionality, 15, 219-232.
Stichter, J.P., Crider, G., Moody, M. & Kay, D. (2007). Developing an Outcome-Based Curricula Framework for Employing Evidenced- Based Practices in Autism. Beyond Behavior, 16, 3-17.
Jolivette, K.,Stichter, J.P., Houchins, D. & Kennedy, C. (2007). The Effects of Functional Communication Training on the Appropriate Behavior of a Student with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders. Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, 33-47.
Stichter, J.P., Brown, T., Iskow, J., Krug, M., Richards , J. & Kay, D. (2006). Addressing the challenges: Systematic integration of evidenced-based practices for young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Beyond Behavior, 16, 18-32.
Stichter, J. P., Lewis, T.L. Richter, M. & Johnson, N. (2006). Assessing Antecedent Variables: The Effects of Instructional Variables on Student Outcomes through in-service and peer coaching professional development models. Education and Treatment of Children, 29, 665-692.
Lembke, E.S. & Stichter, J.P. (2006). Utilizing a system of screening and progress monitoring within a three-tiered model of instruction: Implications for students with emotional/behavioral disorders. Beyond Behavior, 15, 3-9.
Stichter, J. P., Hudson, S. & Sasso, G. M. (2005). The Use of Structural Analysis to Identify Setting Events in Applied Settings for Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disorders. Behavioral Disorders, 30, 401-418.
Stichter, J.P. & Conroy, M. (2005). Using structural analysis in natural settings: A responsive functional assessment strategy. Journal of Behavioral Education, 14, 19 – 34.
Stichter, J.P. (2005). Preventing Problem Behavior: Identifying Key Classroom Instructional and Environmental Factors. Proceedings of the Hawaii International Conference on Education. ISSN: 1541-5880. Honolulu, HI.
Stichter, J.P. & Conroy, M.A. (2004). Measurement, Validity, and Science: A Call for Elucidating Precision and Rigor in EBD Research. Behavioral Disorders, 30, 5-6.
Stichter, J.P. & Conroy, M.A. (2004). A Critical role of Measurement on the Validity of Emotional/Behavioral Disorder Research. Behavioral Disorders, 30, 7-18.
Stichter, J.P., Conroy, M.A., & Boyd, B. (2004). The Undefined Role of the Antecedent: Addressing the Measurement Quagmires in Applied Research. Education and Treatment of Children, 27, 490-508.
Stichter, J.P., Lewis, T.J., Johnson, N., & Trussell, R.(2004).Toward a structural assessment: Analyzing the merits of an assessment tool for a student with E/BD. Assessment for Effective Intervention, 30 (1), 25-40.
Stichter, J. P., Clarke, S., &Dunlap, G. (2004). An Analysis of Trends Regarding Proactive and Ecologically Valid Interventions in Applied Research. Education and Treatment of Children, 27, 86-104.
Stichter, J. P., Sasso, G.M. & Jolivette, K. (2004). Including a student with EBD in a general education setting: Structural analysis as an evidence based practice. Journal of Positive Behavioral Interventions, 6, 166-177.
Conroy, M. &Stichter, J. P. (2003). The application of antecedents in the functional assessment process: Existing research, issues and recommendations. Journal of Special Education, 37, 15-25.
Jolivette, K., Stichter, J. P., Sibilsky, S., Scott, T. & Ridgley, R. (2002). Naturally occurring opportunities for preschool children with and without disabilities to make choice. Education and Treatment of Children, 25, 396-414.
Dunlap, G., Clarke, S. &Stichter, J. P. (2002).Twenty years of intervention research in emotional and behavioral disorders: A descriptive analysis and a comparison with research in developmental disabilities. Behavior Modification, 25, 659-683.
Jolivette, K., Stichter, J. P., & McCormick, K. (2002). Making choices- improving behavior-engaging in learning. Teaching Exceptional Children, 34(3), 24-29.
Stichter, J. P. (2001). The use of analogs in applied settings. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disorders, 16(4), 232-239.
Sasso, G.M., Conroy, M., &Stichter, J. P. & Fox, J., (2001). Slowing down the bandwagon: The pseudo-validation and misapplication of functional assessment for students with EBD. Behavioral Disorders, 26(4), 282-296.
Stichter, J. P., Shellady, S., Sealander, K., & Eigenberger, M. (2000). Teaching what we do know:
Preservice training and functional behavior assessment, Preventing School Failure, 44(4), 142-146.
Peck Stichter, J.,& Caldicott, J. (1999). Families, school collaboration and shared vision in the context of IDEA. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 1(4), 252-255.
Shellady, S., & Peck Stichter, J. (1999). Training preservice and inservice educators to conduct functional assessments: Initial issues and implications. Preventing School Failure, 43(4), 154-159.
Peck, J. (1998). Review of Understanding Challenging Behavior. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 13(2), 123-124.
Sasso, G., Peck, J., & Garrison-Harrell, L. (1998). Social Interaction Setting Events: Experimental Analysis of Contextual Variables. Behavior Disorders, 24, 34-43.
Peck, J., Sasso, G. M., & Stambaugh, M. (1998). Functional analysis in the classroom: Gaining reliability without sacrificing validity. Preventing School Failure, 43(1), 14-18.
Peck, J., Sasso, G.M., & Jolivette, K. (1997). Use of structural analysis hypothesis testing model to improve social interactions via peer mediated intervention. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 12(4), 219-230.
Peck, J. (1995). Review of Preschool Issues in Autism. Contemporary Psychology, 40(1), 69-70.
Books:
Stichter J.P., Conroy, M.A. & Kauffman, J.M. (2007) -2008copyright). An Introduction to Students with High Incidence Disabilities. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice HallStichter, J.P. & Conroy, M.A. (2006 Copyright). How to Teach Social Skills and Plan for Peer Social Interactions with Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Pro-Ed.
Book Chapters:
Conroy, M. A., & Stichter, J. P. (2008). Scientifically based practices versus urban legends in special education: Let the data speak for themselves. In M. P. Mostert, K. A. Kavale, & J. M. Kauffman (Eds.), Challenging the refusal of reasoning in special education (pp. 199-219). Denver: Love Publishing.Conroy, M.A., & Stichter, J.P. (2006). Seeing the forest and the trees: A more rigorous approach to measurement and validity in behavioral disorders intervention research. In T.E. Scruggs & M.A. Mastropieri (Eds.), Applications of research methodology: Advances in learning and behavioral disabilities (vol. 19: 131-156.). Oxford, UK:Elsevier.
Stichter, J.P. & Lewis, T.J. (2006). Classroom Assessment: Targeting Variables to Improve Instruction through a Multi-level Ecobehavioral Model. In Michel Hersen (Ed), Clinical Handbook of Child Behavioral Assessment, (pp. 569-586). Boston: Elsevier Scientific.
Lewis, T., Lewis-Palmer, T., Newcomer, L.; Stichter, J.; & Sugai, G. (2004). Applied behavior analysis and the education and treatment of students with emotional and behavioral disorders. In R. Rutherford, M.M. Quinn, and S.R. Mathur (Eds.), Handbook of Research in Behavioral Disorders, (pp. 523-545). New York: Guilford Publications.
Sasso, G., Garrison-Harrell, L., McMahon, C. & Peck, J. (1997). The social competence of individuals with autism: An applied behavior analysis perspective. In R.L. Simpson & B.S. Myles (Eds.), Educating Children and Youth with Autism: Strategies for Effective Practice, Austin: PRO-ED.
Reprints, Technical Papers and Other Products:
Jolivette, K., Stichter, J.P., & McCormick, K.M. (2002). Making choices - Improving behavior -Engaging in learning. Teaching Exceptional Children, 34, 24-29. Reprinted: Jolivette, K., Stichter, J., McCormick, K.M. (2003). Making choices - Improving behavior - Engaging in learning. In K.L. Freiberg, Educating Exceptional Children (15th ed., pp. 116-121). Connecticut: McGraw-Hill/Dushkin.Jolivette, K., Stichter, J., & McCormick, K.M. (2003, 2004). Making choices - Improving behavior - Engaging in learning. In K.L. Freiberg, Educating Exceptional Children (15th ed. and 16th ed.) (pp. 116-121). Connecticut: McGraw-Hill/Dushkin. (Reprinted from Council for Exceptional Children, Teaching Exceptional Children, 34, 24-29.)
Jolivette, K., Stichter, J.P., Nelson, C.M., Scott, T.M., & Liaupsin, C.J. (2000). Improving post-school outcomes for students with emotional and behavioral disorders. (ERIC EC Digest). Reston, VA: Council for Exceptional Children.
Jolivette, K., Stichter, J.P. Nelson, C.M., Scott, T.M., & Liaupsin, C.J. (2000). Students with emotional and behavioral disorders and post-school outcomes. Council for Exceptional Children: ERIC and Resources in Education.
Stichter, J.P. (1999) Peer Buddy Manual. Practitioner Manual for Developing Peer Networks within Elementary Schools.
Stichter, J.P. et al. Center for Autism and Related Disabilities Annual Report: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999.
Stichter, J. P. et al. CARD Brochure 1996
Stichter, J. P. et al. CARD FACT Sheets (English and Spanish) 1996. 1997. 1998, 1999
Stichter, J. P. et al. CARD Video 1999
Manuscripts in Review:
Schultz, T., Schmidt, C. & Stichter, J.P. Parent Education Programs for Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Integrative Review Family Relations.Hudson, S.S., Lewis, T.J., & Stichter, J.P. Putting Quality Indicators to the Test: An Examination of Thirty Years of Research. Exceptional Children.
Stichter, J.P., Randolph, J., Kay, D. & Gage, N. The Use of Structural Analysis to Develop Antecedent-based Interventions for Students with Autism. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders.
INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL REFEREED PRESENTATIONS
May 15, 2008 Stichter, J.P., Visovsky, K., Schmidt, C., Gage, N., & Crowe, T. Designing Social Competence Interventions to Match ASD Subtype Characteristics: A Pilot Study. Presented at the International Meeting for Autism Research. London, UK
April 5, 2008 Stichter, J.P. & Schmidt, C. Design, Implementation and Evaluation of Effective Social Skills and Social Interactions Programs for Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Presented at the 2008 Council for Exceptional Children Convention and Expo. Boston, MA.
February 22, 2008 Stichter, J.P., Herzog, M., &Olive, J. Using a Cognitive Behavioral Intervention to Increase Social Competency for Children
with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Presented at the Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders- Symposium 2008. Kansas City, MO.
May 5, 2007 Stichter, J.P., Randolph, J. & Olive, J. School-based Assessments to Identify Setting Events that Promote and Maintain Adaptive Behavior for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Presented at the 3rd Annual International Meeting for Autism Research. Seattle, WA.
February 23, 2007 Stichter, J. P., Bricker, J., Olive, J. & Gage, N. Addressing the Need for Social Competency for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders Through a Teacher Training Program. Presented at Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders - Symposium 2007, Kansas City, MO.
February 22, 2007 Stichter, J. P. Developing Social Competence: Assessing and Addressing Social Skill Deficits for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Invited Workshop presented at Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders - Symposium 2007, Kansas City, MO.
February 3, 2007 Stichter, J.P., Bricker, J., & Olive, J. The Use of Structural Analysis to Identify Antecedent-Based Interventions Across Applied Settings for Students with Autism. Poster presented at the Association for Behavior Analysis International 2007 Autism Conference. Boston, MA.
October 12, 2006 Stichter, J. P. & Dunlap, G. District Systems for Autism Spectrum Disorder. Session Chair at the Secondary & Tertiary Interventions: A National Forum for Advanced Implementers of School-wide PBS. Chicago, IL.
October 12, 2006 Dunlap, G. & Stichter, J. P. State Systems for Autism Spectrum Disorder. Session Chair at the Secondary & Tertiary Interventions: A National Forum for Advanced Implementers of School-wide PBS. Chicago, IL.
May 28, 2006 Stichter, J.P. The Use of Structural Analysis to Identify Setting Events in Applied Settings for Students with Autism. Chair of Symposium and presenter at The 32nd Annual Conference of the Association for Applied Behavior Analysis, Atlanta, GA
February 24, 2006 Trussell, R. Stichter, J. P. , Divine, C. Essential Classroom Universals and Teacher Behaviors for Maintaining Safe and Effective Classrooms for Children with E/BD. Presented at Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders - Symposium 2006, Kansas City, MO.
February 23, 2006 Stichter, J. P. Teaching Social Skills to Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Invited Workshop presented at Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders - Symposium 2006, Kansas City, MO.
November 19, 2005 Stichter, J.P., Richter, M.; Johnson, N. & Bradley, L. Assessing Classroom–based Instructional Antecedents: The Effects of OTR Variables on Student Academic and Behavioral Outcomes. The 29th Annual Conference of Teacher Educators for Children with Behavioral Disorders, Tempe, AZ.
September 23, 2005 Stichter, J.P. & Conroy, M.A. Assessing and Remediating Social Skills Deficits in Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A functional Approach. Sixth International Conference on Children and Youth with Behavioral Disorders. Irving, TX.
May 27, 2005 Stichter, J.P. & Conroy, M.A. A Critical Analysis of the Role of Measurement on the Validity of Research. presention at The 31st Annual Conference of the Association for Applied Behavior Analysis, Chicago, IL.
March 10, 2005 Stichter, J.P., Moody, M. & Crider, G. Empirically-based Comprehensive Programming for Students with Autism Spectrum: A Team Process. (Poster Session) Second International Conference on Positive Behavior Support. Tampa, FL.
February 26, 2005 Moody, M., Crider, G. & Stichter, J.P. STARS: Comprehensive Programming for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders - Symposium 2005, Kansas City, MO.
February 25, 2005 Stichter, J.P., Lewis, T.J., Johnson, N., Richter, M., Bradley, L., & Mitchell, B. Promoting Prevention Through Classroom Assessment. Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders - Symposium 2005, Kansas City, MO.
January 5, 2005 Stichter, J.P. Preventing Problem Behavior: Identifying Key Classroom Instructional and Environmental Factors. Session Chair and Presenter at the 3rd Hawaii International Conference on Education. Honolulu, HI.
November 19, 2004 Stichter, J.P., & Conroy, M. Systematic Assessment and Intervention of Social Skill Deficits for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. The 28th Annual Conference of Teacher Educators for Children with Behavioral Disorders, Tempe, AA.
May 29, 2004 Stichter, J.P. The Effects of School Wide Models of Prevention on Social and Academic Behavior Problems. Chair of Symposium at The 30th Annual Conference of the Association for Applied Behavior Analysis, Boston, MA
February 27, 2004 Stichter, J.P. Autism Program with a Big “P”: A Framework for Developing and Articulating a Comprehensive Program for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders - Symposium 2004, Kansas City, MO.
November 20, 2003 Stichter, J.P., Conroy, M., & Boyd, B. The Undefined Role of the Maintaining Variable in Antecedent-Based Research. The 27th Annual Conference of Teacher Educators for Children with Behavioral Disorders, Tempe, AZ.
May 26, 2003 Stichter, J.P. & Lewis, T.J. (2003- May). Toward Prevention: Assessing Classroom Behaviors as Setting Factors. The 29th Annual Conference of the Association for Applied Behavior Analysis, San Francisco, CA.
March 27, 2003 Stichter, J.P. & Lewis, T.J. (2003- March). Assessing classroom-based setting factors to develop a model for prevention. First Annual International Conference on Positive Behavior Support. Orlando, FL.
February 21, 2003 Stichter, J.P. Setting Events Analysis and Prevention: Exploring the Use of School-Based Contextual Factors as a Model for Secondary-level Prevention for Students with EBD. Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders - Symposium 2003, Kansas City, MO.
February 21, 2003 Shellady, S. & Stichter, J. P. Increasing Successful Social Interactions Between Children with Behavioral Challenges and Their Nondisabled Peers. Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders- Symposium 2003, Kansas City, MO
November 17, 2002 Stichter, J.P. & Conroy, M.A. Assessing and Understanding Setting Events: An Analysis of Setting Event Research Models. The 26th Annual Conference of Teacher Educators for Children with Behavioral Disorders, Tempe, AZ.
February 22, 2002 Stichter, J.P. & Conroy, M. The Effects of Contextual Factors on Challenging Behavior in Natural Settings. Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders- Symposium 2002, Kansas City, MO.
February 22, 2002 Shellady, S., Sealander, K., & Stichter, J. P. Managing Classroom Behavior: How to Integrate Functionality and Practicality into Your Current System. Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders- Symposium 2002, Kansas City, MO.
December 3, 2001 Jolivette, K.; Ridgley, R. Stichter, J.P., & McCormick, K. Adult and Child Opportunities to Make Choices in a Developmental Preschool. The 17th Annual DEC Conference on Young Children with Special Needs and Their Families, Boston, MA.
November 17, 2001 Jolivette, K., McCormick,K. & Stichter, J.P. Choice Making Opportunities and Connections to Developmentally Appropriate Practices for Children with Behavioral Problems in Preschool Settings. The 25th Annual Conference of Teacher Educators for Children with Behavioral Disorders, Tempe, AZ.
October 6, 2001 Sasso, G.M. & Stichter, J.P. Rational Inclusion: Placement as a Treatment Variable rather than an Outcome Variable for Students with EBD. The Fourth Annual International Conference on Children and Youth with Behavioral Disorders, Atlanta, GA.
October 6, 2001 Conroy, M. & Stichter, J.P. Strategies for Conducting Functional and Structural analyses in Natural Settings. Invited presentation as part of a strand at the Fourth Annual International Conference on Children and Youth with Behavioral Disorders, Atlanta, GA.
October 5, 2001 Stichter, J.P., Jolivette, K., & Scott, T. Choice Making Opportunities for young Children. The Fourth Annual International Conference on Children and Youth with Behavioral Disorders, Atlanta, GA.
May 27, 2001 Stichter, J.P. & Conroy, M. The Future Role of Contextual Factors: An Analysis of the Literature. Symposium Chair/ presenter at the Association for Behavior Analysis 27th Annual International Convention, New Orleans, LA.
February 24, 2001 Stichter, J.P. Autism Spectrum Disorder: Functional Analysis as Part of a Comprehensive Multi-component Educational Program. Invited workshop as part of the Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders- Symposium 2001, Kansas City, MO.
February 23, 2001 Sparks,S., Saunier,A., Jolivette, K., & Stichter, J.P. Adult and Child Initiated Opportunities to Make Choices in a Developmental Preschool. Poster Session at the Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders- Symposium 2001, Kansas City, MO.
February 23, 2001 Stichter, J.P., & Shellady, S. School-wide Discipline and Responsible Thinking Centers: What is the Educational Impact on Students with Behavioral Disorders and Other Special Needs? Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders- Symposium 2001, Kansas City, MO.
November 18, 2000 Shellady, S., Sealander, K., & Stichter, J. P. The Applicability of Functional Assessment Training for Inservice and Preservice Practitioners: Does One Size Fit All? The 24th Annual Conference of Teacher Educators for Children with Behavioral Disorders, Scottsdale, AZ.
May 30, 2000 Stichter, J.P. Using Setting Events Analysis to Increase Pro-Social Behavior Across Educational Settings. Association For Behavior Analysis 26th Annual International Convention, Washington, DC.
May 28, 2000 Stichter, J.P. Assessment and Analysis of Setting Events on the Behavior of Students with Behavioral Disorders. Association for Behavior Analysis 26th Annual International Convention, Washington, DC.
February 25, 2000 Stichter, J.P., & Shellady, S. Assessing Practitioner Training Needs in Autism. Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders- Symposium 2000, Kansas City, MO
November 19, 1999 Peck Stichter, J., Shellady, S., Sealander, K., and Eigenberger, M. Assessing and Addressing Pre-Service Competencies: Creating A Curriculum for Functional Behavioral Assessment. Invited presentation at the 23rd Annual Conference of Teacher Educators for Children with Behavioral Disorders, Scottsdale, AZ
October 2, 1999 Jolivette, K., Peck Stichter, J., Barton-Arwood, S., & Wehby, J. Choice Making Interventions for Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders. The Third Annual International Conference on Children and Youth with Behavioral Disorders, Dallas, TX.
May 30, 1999 Peck Stichter, J. & Sasso, G. M. Use of Setting Hypothesis Testing Model to Determine Effective Social Setting Events in an Inclusive Environment. Association for Behavior Analysis 25th Anniversary Annual Convention, Chicago, IL.
February 25, 1999 Sasso, G.M., & Peck, J. Reauthorization of IDEA and Its Impact on Behavior Disorders: Discipline, Outcomes-Based Education, Functional Assessment and Behavior Support. Invited, Presymposium workshop. Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders, Kansas City, MO.
November 21, 1998 Peck, J., Jolivette, K., Wehby, J. & Shellady, S. Choice Making Interventions: Review of the Research and Applications for the Classroom. 22nd Annual Conference on Severe Behavior Disorders of Children and Youth, Scottsdale, AZ.
November 20, 1998 Shellady, S. & Peck, J. Functional Assessment: Multidisciplinary Perspectives among Pre-service and Inservice Educators. 22nd Annual Conference on Severe Behavior Disorders of Children and Youth, Scottsdale, AZ.
November 19, 1998 Peck, J. Use of Structural Analyses to Improve Social Interactions via Peer Mediated Intervention across Educational Settings. Invited Presentation, 22nd Annual Conference on Severe Behavior Disorders of Children and Youth, Scottsdale, AZ.
February 27, 1998 Peck, J. & Shellady, S. Inclusion from the Ground Up: Development of a Model Program for Children with Developmental Disabilities and Their General Education Peers. Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders, Kansas City, MO.
November 21, 1997 Sasso, G.M. & Peck, J. Analogue Assessment in the Classroom for Behavior Problems: Adapting a Clinical Model to Natural Settings. Presentation. 21st Annual Conference on Severe Behavior Disorders of Children and Youth, Scottsdale, AZ.
May 24, 1997 Sasso, G.M., Casey, S. & Peck, J. Using Environmental Assessment Data to Facilitate Peer-Mediated Social Interactions. In Peer-Mediated Interventions in General Education. Chair: Kennedy, C., Discussant: Goldstein, H. Symposium at the 23rd Annual Conference of the Association for Applied Behavior Analysis, Chicago, IL.
February 1997 Shellady, S., Sealander, K., Eigenberger, M. & Peck, J. Teacher Perceptions of Professional Standards. Midwest Symposium on Behavior Disorders, Kansas City, MO.
May 27, 1996 Peck, J. & Sasso, G.M. Use of Structural Analysis Hypothesis Testing Model to Improve Social Interactions via Peer-Mediated Intervention. Presentation. 22nd Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, San Francisco, CA.
February 22, 1996 Shellady, S., Sealander, K. & Peck, J. Special Education Students Perceptions of the IEP Process. Poster Session. Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavioral Disorders, Kansas City, MO.
February 24, 1995 Sasso, G., Peck, J., McComas, J., Shellady, S., Hawbaker, B., Harper, J. & Lambert, L. Use of negative reinforcement and choice making to induce prosocial behavior in individuals with autism. Poster Session. Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavioral Disorders, Kansas City, MO.
July, 1994 Sasso, G. & Peck, J. Functional analysis. Presenter. National Autism Society Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV.
REGIONAL AND STATE PRESENTATIONS
June 10, 2008 Stichter, J.P. A Cognitive-Behavioral Approach to Increase Social Competency for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Invited presentation. State of Tennessee Autism Institute. Johnson City, TN.
June 9, 2008 Stichter, J.P. Developing Social Competence: Assessment and Intervention of Social Skill Deficits for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Invited presentation. State of Tennessee Autism Institute. Johnson City, TN.
April 17, 2008 Stichter, J.P. Autism and Teacher Education. Invited presentation. Missouri Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. Springfield, MO.
February 28, 2008 Stichter, J.P. Understanding the Nature of Autism Spectrum Disorders. Presented to the Family Connections Agency. Midland, MI.
January 10, 2008 Stichter, J.P. Employing Research-based Classroom Management Techniques within a Response to Intervention Structure. Presented to Educational Area 12 Educators. Wakefield, NE.
November 30, 2007 Stichter, J.P. Developing the Foundation for a Three tiered Approach to Behavior Supports. Invited presentation. MO-CASE conference (Missouri Conference for Administrators for Special Education). Columbia, MO
March 30, 2007 Stichter, J.P. Behavioral Assessment Strategies. Invited workshop. 2nd Annual MU Autism Conference. Columbia, MO.
August 28, 2006 Stichter, J.P. Effectively optimizing para professional support. In-service training. Kirksville, MO.
May 10, 2006 Stichter, J.P. & Lembke, E. Classroom and Behavior Management Techniques and RTI Workshop. North Kansas City Schools, Kansas City, MO.
April, 28, 2006 Stichter, J.P. Effectively optimizing para professional support. MESA In-service training. Midland, MI
April 17, 2006 Stichter, J.P. , Kay, D. & Johnson, M. The Use of Structural Analysis
to Develop Antecedent-based Interventions for Students with Autism Missouri. Missouri Life Sciences Conference. University of Missouri, Columbia, MO.
April 11, 2006 Stichter, J.P. Developing a framework for social competence for student with autism spectrum disorders. Missouri Autism Educators Network. Jefferson City, MO.
September 27, 2005 Stichter, J.P. Developing and implementing a comprehensive program for pre-k –secondary age students with autism spectrum disorders. 28th Annual Missouri Council of Administrators of Special Education Conference. Osage Beach, MO.
October 20, 2004 Stichter, J.P. Inclusion and LRE: The difference between a philosophy and a service. Midland Public School System Inservice. Midland, MI
October 19, 2004 Stichter, J.P. Targeting Meaningful Inclusion. MESA Parent Conference. Midland, MI
May 13, 2004 Stichter, J.P. Prevention through assessment of classroom-based setting factors. Presentation for the Huron Public School Systems, Bad Axe, MI.
March 21, 2003 Stichter, J.P. Developing Effective Paraprofessional Support. Presentations for the Bad Axe Public School Systems, Bad Axe, MI.
March 20, 2003 Stichter, J.P. The Benefits of Social Skills Instruction for Students with Autism. Keynote. The 2nd Annual “Putting the Pieces Together” Conference. Northwood University, Midland , MI.
June 17, 2002 Stichter, J.P. Educational Issues in Autism: What the Research Tells Us. Administrators’ retreat. St. Claire County ISD. Lake Huron, MI.
May 7, 2002 Stichter, J.P. Current Education Issues in Autism. Region Two Administrators, Roscommon, MI.
May 5, 2002 Stichter, J.P. Autism in the Early Years. Early On Michigan. Lansing, MI.
April 26, 2002 Stichter, J.P. & Matthews. A. Best Practices in Early Identification and Early Intervention: What the Current Research Tells Us. Inaugural START Project Conference. Grand Rapids, MI.
December 14, 2001 Stichter, J.P. Autism in the Early Years: An Overview of What We Do and Do Not Know. Michigan Annual Education of Young Children Conference. Dearborn, MI.
September 19, 2001 Stichter, J.P. An Update on Best Practice Issues for Students with Challenging Behavior and Developmental Disabilities. Gratiot –Isabella Association of School Psychologists. Shepherd, MI.
July 17, 2001 Stichter, J.P. Assessing and Increasing Social Interactions. Michigan Great Lakes Institute Conference, Traverse City, MI.
March 16-17, 2001 Stichter, J.P. Functional Behavioral Assessment and Autism: Linking Assessment to Intervention. Two-day workshop aligned with the Annual State Conference for Michigan Association for School Psychologists. Lansing, MI.
February 10, 2001 Stichter, J.P. Inclusive Environments for Early Intervention : Good Teaching within Best Practice Environments. The First Annual Association for the Education of Young Children (AEYC). Mt. Pleasant, MI.
February 19, 2000 Stichter, J.P. Communicating with School Personnel: Developing a Positive Relationship Parenting Matters Conference, Shepherd, MI.
January 21, 2000 Stichter, J.P. Young Children and Autism: Characteristics and Intervention. Invited presentation at the Third Annual Mt. Pleasant Association for the Education of Young Children, Mt. Pleasant, MI.
October 28, 1998 Peck, J. Promoting Social Skills Through Peer Mediated Strategies. Pasco County Public School’s, New Port Richey, FL.
October 19, 1998 Peck, J. Utilizing Peers to Promote Social Skills. Invited Presentation. Big Bend Chapter of the Autism Society of America’s Fourth Annual Educator’s Reception, Tallahassee, FL.
October 16, 1998 Peck, J., Beane, S., & Cirigliano, L. Improving Social Interactions of Children with Behavioral Challenges and Their Nondisabled Peers. Annual Conference of the Council for Exceptional Children, Florida Federation, Orlando, FL.
August 12, 1998 Peck, J. Promoting Social Skills Through Peer Mediation. Sarasota County Public Schools Summer Institute for Educators, Sarasota, FL.
March 14, 1997 Peck, J. Using Functional Analysis to Teach Alternative Behaviors to Children with Behavioral Challenges. Presentation. 13th Annual Conference on Services for Children with Special Needs, Birth - Five, Jacksonville, FL.
October 14, 1995 Shellady, S. & Peck, J. Curricular accommodations to foster academic success within inclusive setting. Presenter. Inclusion: Strategies that Work for Students with Behavioral and Learning Problems. Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI.
November, 1993 Peck, J. Pragmatic/ethical issues surrounding controversial communication enhancement strategies. Presenter, Grand Rounds. University of Iowa Hospital Schools, Iowa City, IA.
May, 1993 Peck, J. & Scott-Miller, D. Controversial communication approaches. Panel Presentation. The Annual Conference of the Autism Society of Iowa, Des Moines, IA.
SUBMITTED
Social Competence Intervention (SCI) for Youth with ASDSubmitted to Organization for Autism Research
($59,598) Submitted July 2008
Role: Principal Investigator
APPROVED /FUNDED
Evaluating a 3D VLE for Developing Social CompetenceSubmitted to Autism Speaks
($199,975) Funded July 1, 2008 – June 30, 2010
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
A 3D VLE for Developing Social Competence in Youth With ASD
Submitted to University of Missouri-Research Board
($22,800) Funded June 2008
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
Enhancing Early Intervention Services for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Submitted to Thompson Foundation for Autism
($100,066) Funded April 2008
Role: Principal Investigator
An Efficacy Study for Using a 3D VLE for Developing Social Competence for Youth with ASD
Submitted to Thompson Center Research Scholar Funds
($48,578) Funded April 2008
Role: Principal Investigator
Evaluation of Children and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Submitted to Missouri Department of Mental Health
($65,503.72) Funded June 2007
Role: Principal Investigator
Preparing Special Educators to Effectively Support Students Identified with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Submitted to Office of Special Education Programs, Department of Education (CFDA 84.325D)
January 2006
($802,000) Funded 2005
Role: Principal Investigator
Preparing Special Education Leaders to Develop Research-based Practices and Policies
To Address Problem Behaviors in Schools
Submitted to Office of Special Education Programs, Department of Education Leadership for Children with Disabilities (CFDA 84.325D)
January 2006
($792,372) Funded 2005
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
Classroom Based Professional Development Study on Teaching Strategies to Improve Classroom Behavior and Learning
Submitted to Missouri Partnership of Educational Renewal through Benton Elementary School.
($1,000) Funded 2004
Role: MU Faculty Partner
Use of Cool Tools for Teachers & Peer Coaching.
Submitted to Missouri Partnership of Educational Renewal through Paxton-Keeley Elementary School.
($1,000) Funded 2004
Role: MU Faculty Partner
ACT Recycling Project
Submitted to AP Green Foundation
($5,000) Funded 2004 (Contract awarded through ACT)
Role: Author
Addressing Severe Behavior Problems in Elementary School: A Cross–site Investigations of the Effects of Function-based Interventions
Submitted to Office of Special Education Programs, Department of Education Evidenced-Based Interventions for Severe Behavior Problems (CFDA 84.324P)
September 2004 Approved but not Funded
($4,291,434)
Role: Co- Principal Investigator
Preparing Special Education Leaders to Develop Research-based Practices and Policies
To Address Problem Behaviors in Schools
Submitted to Office of Special Education Programs, Department of Education Leadership for Children with Disabilities (CFDA 84.325D)
April 2004 Approved but not Funded
($792,372)
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
Preparing Special Educators to Effectively Support Students Identified with
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Submitted to Office of Special Education Programs, Department of Education (CFDA 84.325A)
April 2004 Approved but not Funded
($1,186,913.52)
Role: Principal Investigator
The BESST Program: Buddy Enriched Social Skills Training
Submitted to Office of Special Education Programs, Department of Education Model Demonstration Projects for Children with Disabilities (CFDA 84.324C)
March 2004 Approved but not Funded
($868,903)
Role: Principal Investigator
The BESST Program: Buddy Enriched Social Skills Training
Submitted to Office of Special Education Programs, Department of Education Model Demonstration Projects for Children with Disabilities (CFDA 84.324M)
March 2003 Approved but not Funded
($694,837)
Role: Principal Investigator
Development of a Multidisciplinary Graduate Certificate in Autism Training
Submitted to Michigan Department of Education
($188,000) Funded (1/2001-6/2002)
Role: Principal Investigator and Project Director
Increasing Assistive Technology Resources for Teaching. Central Michigan University
($19,865) Funded (8/2001-6/2002)
Role: Co- Principal Investigator
EHS Carry Forward Proposal. Central Michigan University.
($10,504) Funded (8/1/2001- 6/2002)
Role: Co- Principal Investigator
Extending the Research on the effects of Curricular Setting Events on Challenging Behavior. Central Michigan University Research Incentive Fund.
($5,600) Funded (2001-2002)
Role: Principal Investigator
Training Personnel for the Education of Individuals with Disabilities,
USDE/OSEP/NIDRR (CFDA 84.029G).
($463,731)
Role: Project Director
Supporting Individual Interests in Community-Based Recreational Activities,
The Rehabilitation Administration Services Programs, (CFDA 84.128J).
($314,948)
Role: Project Director
RELATED GRANT ACTIVITY
Michigan Statewide Autism Resources and Training. Michigan Department of Education ($1,000,000) Funded.Role: Lead Consultant
Establishing empirical and effective functional behavior assessment procedures for students with and at-risk for behavioral disorders in public schools. OSERS/U.S. Department of Education, Field Initiated Competition. ($512,914) Approved, but not funded.
Role: Consultant
Choice-making as an Intervention for Elementary Age Students with EBD, (Student-Initiated Grant). U.S. Dept. of Education, Office of Special Education Programs ($19, 965). Funded
Role: Consultant
2001- Research Investment Award. Central Michigan University.
Community/Public Service
Aug 2007 Expert Witness: Senatorial Blue Ribbon Panel on Autism– State of Missouri2004-present Member: Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders Planning Committee
May 2004 Co-Developer: Draft: Eligibility for Severely Emotionally Disturbed. Missouri State Department of Education
2001-2002 Member: Performance Review Committee for Central Michigan Community Mental Health
2000-2002 Member: Autism Assessment Team for the Michigan Department of Education, Office of Special Services and Early Intervention
2000-2001 Data Analyst/Member: The State of Michigan’s Office of Special Education and Early Intervention Services’ OSEP Monitoring Review Team
2000-2002 Member: State Autism Assessment Team for Michigan State’s Office of Special Education
1997-1999 Member: State of Florida Teacher Shortages and Personnel Preparation Committee
1997-1999 Member: Florida State Training Team on Positive Behavior Support
1997-1999 Member: Pasco County Task Force on Developmental Disabilities, Tampa, FL.
1997-1999 Member: Hillsborough County Task Force on Developmental Disabilities, Tampa, FL.
UNIVERSITY AND DEPARTMENTAL SERVICE
2007 Presenter for University Psychiatry Grand Rounds, “Addressing Challenging Behavior Through Prevention and Instruction”.2007 Presenter for University Physicians Pediatricians Grand Rounds, “Triage and Follow-Up for Children with Possible Behavior Needs”.
2007 Member: Focus Group for Provost’s Strategic Advantages Task Force
2006-present Member: Office of Research Faculty Advisory Committee
2006-2009 Member: Faculty Responsibility & Appeals Committee (College of Education, MU)
2005-2006 College of Education Representative: Campus committee on Research Investment and Recovery Committee
Mar 2005 Panelist: Lifespan Development Initiative Symposium.
Mar 2005 Presenter: Poster Session for Lifespan Development Initiative Symposium & Poster Session, “The Value –Add of Peer Coaching in Addition to Brief Teacher In-service.”
Mar 2005 Presenter: Poster Session for Lifespan Development Initiative Symposium & Poster Session, “Promoting Prosocial and Academic Behavior: Identifying Key Classroom Instructional and Environmental Factors.”
Mar 2005 Presenter: Poster session for College of Education Research Day, “ Assessing Peer coaching and Brief Teacher In-service.”
Mar 2005 Presenter: College of Education Research Day, “Assessing Prosocial and Academic Gains through the Identification of Pivotal Classroom Instructional Variables.”
2004 Chair: Graduate Education Committee (College of Education, MU)
Mar 2004 Presenter: Poster Session for Lifespan Development Initiative Symposium & Poster Session, Program with a Big P: A Framework for Developing and Articulating a Comprehensive Program Pre-K through Secondary Age Students with Autism”
2004 Reviewer: MU Research Board
2002-2005 Director of Graduate Studies, Department of Special Education, MU
2003-2004 Member: Graduate Education Committee (College of Education, MU)
2002-2003 Secretary: Graduate Education Committee (College of Education, MU)
2003-present Member: The Thompson Center for Excellence in Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Steering Committee
2001-2002 Chair: Tenure Track Special Education, Assistant/Associate Faculty Search Committee
2001–2001 Member: EHS New Building Planning Committee. (CMU)
May 2001 Member: President’s Research Investment Fund Review Committee
2000–2002 Member: CMU Faculty Research and Creative Endeavors Committee
2000–2002 Faculty Advisor: CMU Student Chapter for the National Best Buddies Charter
1999-2000 Co-Chair: Tenure –Track Special Education, Assistant/Associate Faculty Search Committee
1999-2000 Faculty Advisor: CMU Student Council for Exceptional Children (SCEC)
Position: Associate Editor
Date/Time: 2006-Present
Journal/Textbook: Behavior Disorders
Position: Editorial Board
Date/Time: 2002-Present
Journal/Textbook: Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities
Position: Editorial Board
Date/Time: 1998-Present
Journal/Textbook: Journal of Behavioral Education
Position: Editorial Board
Date/Time: 2006-Present
Journal/Textbook: Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions
Position: Editorial Board
Date/Time: 2003-Present
Journal/Textbook: Forum section of Behavioral Disorders
Position: Editorship, Co-Editor
Date/Time: 2002-2005
Journal/Textbook: Education and Treatment of Children
Position: Guest Reviewer
Date/Time: 2002-Present
Journal/Textbook: NHSA Dialog: A Research to Practice Journal for Early Intervention Field
Position: Guest Reviewer
Date/Time: 1999-2001
Journal/Textbook: Behavior Disorders, Special Issue on Measurement, Vol. 30(1)
Position: Guest Editor
Date/Time: 2004
Journal/Textbook: Psychology in the Schools
Position: Guest Reviewer
Date/Time: 2004
Journal/Textbook: Journal of Early Intervention
Position: Guest Reviewer
Date/Time: 1998
Journal/Textbook: The Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps
Position: Guest Reviewer
Date/Time: 1997-1999
Journal/Textbook: Topics in Early Childhood Special Education
Position: Guest Reviewer
Date/Time: 1997-1999
Journal/Textbook: Behavioral Disorders
Position: Guest Reviewer
Date/Time: 1994-Present