Janine P. Stichter

Ph.D., Special Education (Behavior Disorders), University of Iowa (1996),
Areas of Specialty: Social/Communication Skills Development, Applied Behavior Analysis, Autism

M.A., Special Education (Moderate/Severe/Profound K-12), University of Iowa (1993)

B.A., Liberal Arts, University of Iowa (1990)

2008-present    Professor - University of Missouri, Department of Special Education 

2005-2009        Associate Director of Educational Research and Practice of the University of Missouri, Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders

2005-2009       Director, Behavior Support Clinic, 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

Recent Peer Reviewed Publications:

Schultz, T. R., Stichter, J. P., Herzog, M. J., McGhee, S. D. & Lierheimer, K. (in press). Social Competence Intervention for Parents (SCI-P): Comparing outcomes for a parent education program targeting adolescents with ASD. Autism Research and Treatment.

Gage, N., Lewis, T.J.,  & Stichter, J.P. (in press). Functional Behavioral Assessment-based Interventions for students with or at Risk for Emotional and/or Behavioral Disorders in School: An HLM-Meta-Analysis. Behavioral Disorders.

Lierheimer, K. & Stichter, J.P.  (in press). Teaching Facial Expressions to Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Beyond Behavior.

Stichter, J.P., Herzog, M.J., O’Connor, K. V. & Schmidt, C. (in press). Exploring a performance-based measure to monitor social competence: A pilot study of the General Social Outcome Measure. Assessment for Effective Intervention.

Stichter, J.P., O’Connor, K.V., Herzog, M.J., Lierheimer, K., & McGhee, S.D. (2012). Social Competence Intervention for Elementary students with Aspergers Syndrome and high functioning autism, Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 42, 354-366. DOI: 10.1007/s10803-011-1249-2.

Schmidt, M., Laffey, J., Schmidt, C., Xianhui Wang, & Stichter, J.P. (2012).    Developing methods for understanding social behavior in a 3D virtual learning environment. Computers in Human Behavior, 28, (2), 405–413

Laffey, J., Schmidt, M., Galyen, K.,  & Stichter, J.P. (2012). Smart 3D collaborative virtual learning environments: A preliminary framework. Journal of Ambient Intelligence and Smart Environments (JAISE) 4; 49-66.

Schmidt, C., Stichter, J.P., Lierheimer, K., McGhee, S. & O’Connor, K. V. (2011). Generalization of a school-based Social Competence Intervention (SCI-S) for youth with high functioning autism. Autism Treatment and Research, pgs 1-11.

Randolph, J., Stichter, J.P., Schmidt, C. & Visovsky, K. (2011). Fidelity and Effectiveness of PRT Implemented by Caregivers without College Degrees. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities.

O’Connor, K. V. & Stichter, J.P. (2011). Using Problem Solving Frameworks to Address Challenging Behavior of Individuals with High Functioning Autism and/or Asperger¹s Syndrome. Beyond Behavior, 20(1), 11-17.

Stichter, J.P., Herzog, M.J., Visovsky, K., Schmidt, C., Randolph, J., Schultz, T. & Gage, N. (2010). Social competence intervention for youth with Asperger Syndrome and high-functioning autism: An initial investigation. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders 40, (9),1067-1079.

Hudson, S.S., Lewis, T.J., & Stichter, J.P. (2010). Putting quality indicators to the test: An examination of thirty years of research. Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders.

Miles JH, McCathren RB, Stichter J,P.  & Shinawi M. (2010) Autism Spectrum Disorders in: GeneReviews at GeneTests: Medical Genetics Information Resource [database online]. Copyright, University of Washington, Seattle, 1997-2010. Available at http://www.genetests.org <http://www.genetests.org/> .

Stichter, J.P., Stormont, M., Lewis, T.J., & Schultz, T. (2009). Rates of specific antecedent instructional practices and differences between Title-One and non-Title classrooms. Journal of Behavioral Education, 18(4), 331-344.

Stichter, J.P., Randolph, J., Kay, D. & Gage, N. (2009). The use of structural analysis to develop antecedent-based interventions for students with autism. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 39(6), 883-896. 

Stichter, J.P., Lewis, T.J., Whittaker, T., Richter, M., Johnson, N. & Trussel, R. (2009). 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, 11, 68-81.

Stichter, J. P., Stormont, M., & Lewis, T. J. (2009).  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, 46, 172-183.

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.

Trussell, R. P., Lewis, T. J., & Stichter, J. P. (2008). The impact of universal classroom interventions and individually designed behavior interventions on problem behaviors of students with emotional/behavioral disorders. Behavioral Disorders, 33 (3), 153-166.

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.

Books:

Recent Book Chapters:

Conroy, M.A., Stichter, J.P., & Gage, N. (2011). Current Issues and Trends in the Education of Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders. In J. M. Kauffman & D. P. Hallahan (Eds.). Handbook of Special Education (pp: 277-290). Routledge: New York.

Laffey, J., Stichter, J. & Schmidt, M. (2010). Social Orthotics for Youth with ASD to Learn in a Collaborative 3D VLE. In Seok, S., Dacosta, B., & Meyen, E. L. (Eds.), Handbook of research on human cognition and assistive technology: Design, accessibility and transdisciplinary perspectives (pp. 76-95). New York: Idea Group

Laffey, J., Schmidt, M., Stichter, J., Schmidt, C., Oprean, D., Herzog, M. & Babiuch, R. (2009). Designing for social interaction and social competence in a 3D-VLE. In D. Russell (Ed.), Cases on Collaboration in Virtual Learning Environments: Processes and Interactions (pp. 154-169). Hershey, PA: Information Science Reference.

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 M. Hersen (Ed), Clinical handbook of child behavioral assessment, (pp. 569-586). Boston: Elsevier Scientific.

Manuscripts in Review:

SUBMITTED

APPROVED /FUNDED

Evaluating the Efficacy of the School-based Social Competence Intervention for Adolescents (SCI-A) with HFA
Institute of Education Sciences, Special Education Research
($2,896,933)  March 2012- February 2016
Role: Principal Investigator

iSocial: Implementing a 3D –based virtual learning environment in schools to enhance social competence of youth with an Autism Spectrum Disorder
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
($269,000) Funded July 1, 2012-June 30, 2013.
Role: Principal Investigator

iSocial: Implementing a 3D –based virtual learning environment in schools to enhance social competence of youth with an Autism Spectrum Disorder
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
($269,000) Funded July 1, 2011-June 30, 2012.
Role: Principal Investigator (Co-PI: James Laffey)

iSocial: Developing a 3D-based virtual learning environment for use in schools to enhance the social competence of youth with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (R324A090197)
Institute of Education Sciences, Special Education Research
($1,491,073) Funded July 1, 2009 – June 30, 2012
Role: Co-Principal Investigator (PI: J. Laffey)

Developing a school-based social competence intervention (SCI) for youth with ASD (R324A090060)
Institute of Education Sciences, Special Education Research
($1,107,127) Funded March 1, 2009 – February 28, 2012
Role: Principal Investigator

Evaluating a 3D VLE for developing social competence
Cure Autism Now/Autism Speaks
($199,975) Funded October 1, 2008 – September 30, 2010
Role: Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI: J. Laffey)

A parent education program: Enhancing social competence in children with ASD and improving parent outcomes
Organization for Autism Research (Graduate Research Grants Competition)
($2,000) Funded September 1, 2008 – December 31, 2009
Role: Co-Principal Investigator (Advisor to Doctoral Student)

A 3D VLE for developing social competence in youth with ASD
University of Missouri-Research Board
($22,800) Funded June 2008 – May 2009
Role: Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI: J. Laffey)

Enhancing early intervention services for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Thompson Foundation for Autism
($100,066) Funded April 2008 – March 2009
Role: Principal Investigator

An efficacy study for using a 3D VLE for developing social competence for youth with ASD
Thompson Center Research Scholar Funds
($48,578) Funded June 2008 – May 2009
Role: Principal Investigator

Evaluation of children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Missouri Department of Mental Health
($65,504) Funded July 2007 – June 2008
Role: Co-Principal Investigator (PI: J. Miles)

Preparing special educators to effectively support students identified with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Office of Special Education Programs, Department of Education (CFDA 84.325D)
($802,000) Funded January 2006 – December 2009
Role: Principal Investigator

Preparing special education leaders to develop research-based practices and policies to address problem behaviors in schools
Office of Special Education Programs, Department of Education, Leadership for Children with Disabilities (CFDA 84.325D)
 ($792,372) Funded August 2005 – August 2008
Role: Co-Principal Investigator (PI: T. Lewis)

Classroom based professional development study on teaching strategies to improve classroom behavior and learning
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
Missouri Partnership of Educational Renewal through Paxton-Keeley Elementary School
($1,000) Funded 2004
Role: MU Faculty Partner

ACT Recycling Project 
AP Green Foundation
($5,000) Funded 2004 (Contract awarded through ACT)
Role: Author

Addressing severe behavior problems in elementary school: A cross–site investigation 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
Submitted to 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

Recent International And National Refereed Presentations

May 19, 2012    O’Connor, Karen V., Stichter, J.P., & Herzog, M. Critical Evaluation of Commonly Used Assessments of Theory of Mind Abilities. Poster presented at the International Meeting for Autism Research, Toronto Canada.

May 19, 2012    Christ, S. , Stichter, J.P. Age-Related Differences in Visual Interference Control in Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Poster presented at the International Meeting for Autism Research, Toronto Canada.

May 18, 2012     Stichter, J.P., Herzog, M, McGhee, S., & Leinert, S. Examining the Maintenance of Effects of a Social Competence Intervention (SCI-A). Poster presented at the International Meeting for Autism Research, Toronto Canada. 


February 25, 2012    McGhee, S. & Stichter, J.P.  The elephant in the room? Sexuality education for adolescents with HFA/AS. Presentation at the Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders - Symposium, Kansas City, MO.


February 25, 2012    Leinert, S. & Stichter, J.P. A Case Study of Transferring a Research-Based Social Competence Curriculum into Natural Settings. Poster presented at the Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders - Symposium, Kansas City, MO.


February 24, 2012    Stichter, J.P. Lierheimer, K., McGhee, S. & O’Conner. Social Skill Development for Students with High Functioning Autism. Workshop presented at the Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders - Symposium, Kansas City, MO.

July, 2011    Stichter,J.P.; Herzog,M.; O’Conner,K.V.; Lierheimer, K., Kerpash, J., & Benigno, J. Addressing Social Competence Deficits for Adolescents with Autism in the Schools (SCI-S). Paper presented at the 33rd Annual Meeting of Cognitive Science Society. Boston, Massachusetts.

May, 2011    Laffey, J., Stichter, J.P., Schmidt, M&  Gaylan, K. Social Orthotics support social behavior of youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders in a 3D VLE.Paper presented at the 23^rd Annual Convention for Association of Psychological Sciences.  Washington, DC.

April 2011    Laffey, J., Schmidt, M., Stichter, J.P., Schmidt, C, Wang, X., & Ding, N. Examining the Impact of Social Orthotics on Behavior in a 3D VLE for Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders. 2011 Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association- New Orleans, Louisiana

February 25, 2011    Christ, S.E., Stichter, J.P., Moffitt, A. Bodner, K., Savarese, A.  & Visovsky, K . Changes in Brain Activation Associated with Social Competence Intervention in Adolescents with Autism. Presented at The 39th Annual Meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society in Boston, Massachusetts.

November 16, 2010    Christ, S.E., Stichter, J.P., Moffitt, A. Bodner, K., Savarese, A.  & Visovsky, K. Intervention-related changes in working memory activation in adolescents with autism. 40th Annual Meeting of Neuroscience. San Diego, CA.

October 29, 2010    Visovksy, K., Stichter, J.P., Lierheimer, K. ,& McGhee, S. Extending Social Competence for Adolescents to Schools (SCI-S). Presented at the 34th Annual Conference for Teacher Educators for Children with Behavioral Disorders, Tempe, AZ.

October 29, 2010    Schultz,T., Stichter, J.P., Herzog,M. McGhee, S. &Lierheimer, K. Outcomes for a Parent Education Program Targeting Social Competence in ASD:  A Group Comparison.  Presented at the 34^th Annual Conference for Teacher Educators for Children with Behavioral Disorders, Tempe, AZ.

May 22, 2010    Christ, S.E., Stichter, J.P., Visovsky, K., Moffitt, A., & Herzog, M. The relationship between executive function and social competence intervention (SCI) outcomes among adolescents with an autism spectrum disorder. Poster presented at the International Meeting for Autism Research. Philadelphia, PA.

May, 1, 2010   Laffey, J., Schmidt, M., Henry, H., Wang, X. & Stichter, J. Examining Interaction in 3D VLE: A Case Study of an Analytic Approach. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Denver, CO. (SIG –Advanced Technology in Learning). 

May 2, 2010    Schmidt, M., Laffey, J., Henry, H., Wang, X. & Stichter, J. Interpreting Conditions and Characteristics of Desirable Interaction in a Three-dimensional Virtual Learning Environment. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Denver, CO. (Division C-Learning and Instruction -> Section 7: Technology Research).

November 14, 2009    Schultz, T., Stichter, J.P., & Herzog, M.J. Supporting parents of children with autism: A pilot parent education program. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the National Council on Family Relations, San Francisco, CA.

October 23, 2009    Schmidt,C., Stichter, J.P., Schmidt,M. & Laffey, J. isocial: A 3D- Virtual Learning environment for enhanced social interaction and development of social competence. Presented at the 33rd Annual Conference for Teacher Educators for Children with Behavioral Disorders, Tempe, AZ.

October 23, 2009    Schultz, T., Stichter, J.P., & Herzog, M.J. Parent education for parents of children with autism. Presented at the 33rd Annual Conference for Teacher Educators for Children with Behavioral Disorders, Tempe, AZ.

May 8, 2009    Randolph, J., Stichter, J., Visovsky, K., Schmidt, C., & Schultz, T. Controlling for the influence of education level on fidelity of implementation of Pivotal Response Treatment for children with Autism. Poster presented at the International Meeting for Autism Research. Chicago, IL.

May 8, 2009    Stichter, J.P., Schmidt, C., & Schmidt, M. iSocial: a 3D-Virtual Learning Environment for Enhanced Social Interaction and Development of Social Competence. Poster and technology demonstration presented at the International Meeting for Autism Research. Chicago, IL.

May 7, 2009    Stichter, J.P., Schmidt, C., & Herzog, M. J. Designing Social Competence Progress Monitoring through Curriculum Based Measures: A Pilot Study. Poster presented at the International Meeting for Autism Research. Chicago, IL.

February 2009    Schultz, T., Schmidt, C., & Stichter, J.P. Parent Education Programs for Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Integrative Review. Poster presented at the International Conference on Parent Education and Parenting, Denton, TX.

November 18, 2008    Stichter, J.P., Schmidt, C., Schultz, T, & Herzog, M. The Relationship Between Social Competence Intervention Outcomes and Autism Subtype Characteristics. Presented at the Conference for Teacher Educators for Children with Behavioral Disorders, Tempe, AZ.

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.

Regional And State Presentations

September 16, 2009    Stichter, J.P. Asperger Syndrome: Characteristics and Strategies. Invited workshop. Fayette School District, Fayette, MO.

July 30, 2009    Stichter, J.P. From Assessment to Intervention: Addressing Social Competence for Individuals with ASD. Invited workshop. Midwest Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders, University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, MO.

October 22, 2008    Stichter, J.P. Supporting Social and Behavior Basics for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities. Invited presentation. Friends of Boone County Family Resources Speaker Series. Columbia, MO.

September 27, 2008    Stichter, J.P. & Visovsky, K. Behavior Basics. Thompson Center. Columbia, MO.

September 24, 2008    Stichter, J.P. Partnering with Families. Woodhaven Agency. Columbia, MO.

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.

2001- Research Investment Award. Central Michigan University.

Recent Community/Public Service

Recent University and Departmental Service

3/12-present    Member of the College Internal Program Review Committee
8/11-present    Member of the College of Education Strategic Planning Committee
8/01/08-5/30/11
    Member and Chair: College of Education Promotion and Tenure Committee

10/08/09          Presenter: TC Research Seminar Series, University of Missouri, “Parent Education Effects in Relation to Social Competence Development for Adolescents with ASD: Pilot Data from SCI”

05/2009- 04/2010      Member: Dean Search Committee, College of Education, University of Missouri

11/2008     Presenter: 17th Annual Psychiatric-Mental Health Update, Evidence-Based Practice in Psych/Mental Health Caregiving, Sinclair School of Nursing, University of Missouri “Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs): Intervention and Support”

10/2008   Presenter: Clinical Psychology Seminar, Department of Psychological Sciences, University of Missouri, “Social Skills Interventions for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders”

08/08-01/09     Member: Dean Search Committee, College of Education, University of Missouri

08/08-5/10      Member: Promotion/Tenure Committee, College of Education, University of Missouri    

05/10-pres    Chair: Promotion/Tenure Committee, College of Education, University of Missouri

2007     Presenter: University Physicians Psychiatry Grand Rounds, “Addressing Challenging Behavior Through Prevention and Instruction”

2007    Presenter: 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)

2010                            Institute of Educational Sciences (IES) Grant Section Panel Member