The following list of presentations reflects the scholarly activity of faculty members who work closely with the SEAT Center.

2003

Bakken, J. P., Lian, M. G. J., & Whedon, C. K. (2003, April). Teachers perceptions and knowledge of assistive technologies: A cross-cultural view. Paper presented at the Annual meeting of the Council for Exceptional Children, Seattle, Washington.

Bakken, J. P., & Whedon, C. K. (2003, February). Assistive technologies for students with LD: Teachers' knowledge and perceptions. Paper presented at the Annual International Learning Disabilities Association of America Conference, Chicago, Illinois.

Bakken, J. P. (2003, February). Assistive technology in the classroom: What teachers can and have time to implement. Paper presented at the Illinois CCBD Winter Drive-In Conference, Naperville, Illinois.

Bakken, J. P., & Wojcik, B. (2003, February). Choosing appropriate assistive technologies for students with disabilities: A structured approach. Paper presented at the 10th Annual WI Technology Access Conference, Milwaukee, WI.

Bakken, J. P., & Wojcik, B. (2003, February). Technology resources for teachers of students with disabilities. Paper presented at the 10th Annual WI Technology Access Conference, Milwaukee, WI.

Beck, A., & Dennis, M. (2003). Changing peers attitudes toward a child who uses AAC. Poster session presented at American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Chicago, Illinois.

Hanley, L., & Beck, A. (2003). Acquisition and generalization of PECS behaviors in children with autism. Paper presented at American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Chicago, Illinois.

Beck, A., Bowman, L., & Robbins, S. (2003). Does the use of slang influence childrens attitudes toward peers who use AAC? Poster session presented at American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Chicago, Illinois.

Thompson, J., Bock, S., Kosuwan, K., & Beck, A. (2003). Improving peer and teacher attitudes toward AAC users: Recommendations based on research findings. Poster session presented at Council for Exceptional Children, Seattle, Washington. (Poster received award for Exemplary Poster Session.)

Bock, S. J. (October, 2003). Using visual strategies to increase communication for individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Presented to Southern Illinois Speech and Hearing Association, Jacksonville, IL. Bock, S. J., & Stoner, J. (December, 2003) An investigation of the effectiveness of the picture exchange communication system. Presented at the TASH National Conference, Chicago, IL.

Bock, S. J., Stoner, J., Hanley, L., & Prochnow, J. (October, 2003). A comparison of high and low technology methods for increasing functional communication. Presented at the 2003 ICEC Fall Conference, Chicago, IL.

Lartz, M. B. (February, 2003). Putting the total back in total communication: A Lectora training module. Association of College Educators-Deaf/Hard of Hearing-San Antonio, Texas.

Lartz, M. B., Wojcik, B. Vieth, A., Marta, B., Winsor, D., & Bendinelli, L. (March, 2003). Try on technology! Let www.deafed.net and master teachers show you how. Illinois Teachers of Individuals who are Hard of Hearing or Deaf Annual Convention- Bloomingdale, IL.

McCord, K. & Watts, E. H. (June 2003). Illinois Music Educators' Knowledge and Perceptions of Working with Students with Disabilities, juried presentation at the Fifth Annual National Symposium on Music Instruction Technology, Bloomington, IL.

Parette, H. P., & Hourcade, J. J. (2003, April). Cultural dimensions of assistive technology: What we know and what's ahead. Paper presented to the Council for Exceptional Children Annual Convention and Expo, Seattle.

Peterson-Karlan, G. R. (2003, September). An administrative consideration of the AT "Consideration" mandate. Paper presented at the Fifth Annual Fall Conference of the Illinois Alliance of Administrators of Special Education, Tinley Park, IL.

Thompson, J. R. (August, 2003). The assistive technology tool box: Every home needs one. Presented at the AAMR Region V Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA.

Thompson, J. R. (February, 2003). The usefulness of a palmtop computer for teaching and learning job tasks and routines. Presented at the 8th International CEC-DDD Conference on Cognitive Disabilities/Mental Retardation, Autism, and Related Disabilities, Kauai, HI.

Thompson, J. R. (February, 2003). The usefulness of a palmtop computer for teaching and learning job tasks and routines. Presented at PAC RIM 2003, Honolulu, HI.

Thompson, J. R., Bock, S. R. J., & Kosuwan, K. (April, 2003). Improving peer and teacher attitudes toward augmentative and alternative communication users. Presented at the 2003 CEC Annual Convention, Seattle, WA.

Watts, E., Parette, P., & Wojcik, B. (2003, November). Teacher preparation and the pathway to assistive technology. Paper presented to the Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children, Biloxi, MS.

Watts, E. H., Thompson, J. R., Parette, H. P., & Wojcik, B. W. (November 2003). Teacher Preparation and the Pathway to Assistive Technology Competence, juried presentation at the Teacher Education Division, Council for Exceptional Children, Annual TED Conference, Biloxi, MS.

Watts, E. H., Thompson, J. R., & Wojcik, B. W. (April 2003). Tub o'Tools: Technology that Teachers of Students with Disabilities Need, juried presentation at the 2003 Council for Exceptional Children Annual Convention, Seattle, WA.

Watts, E. H. & Wojcik, B. W. (June 2003). Everyone Can Make Music: Assistive Technology Makes it Happen, juried presentation at the Fifth Annual National Symposium on Music Instruction Technology, Bloomington, IL.

Watts, E. H. & Wojcik, B. W. (December 2003). Teaching an adolescent with cognitive disabilities: The use of a handheld PC with multimedia software, juried poster presentation at the International TASH Conference, Chicago, IL.

Parette, H. P. (2004, April). Millennial children in a digital age: Assistive technology futures in special education. Program Chair Invited Presentation. Paper accepted for presentation to the Council for Exceptional Children Annual Convention and Expo, New Orleans.

Parette, H. P., & Hourcade, J. J. (2004, April). Using blended learning for family supports during assistive technology implementation. Paper presented to the Council for Exceptional Children Annual Convention and Expo, New Orleans.

Hourcade, J. J., Parette, H. P., & Anderson, H. (2004, April). Collaboration in the schools: Issues and solutions. Paper accepted for presentation to the Council for Exceptional Children Annual Convention and Expo, New Orleans.

Workshops

Peterson-Karlan, G. (2003, February). SETT Your Mind for Success - Assistive Technology Team Planning. Workshop presented at Lincoln High School, Lincoln, IL.

Peterson-Karlan, G. (2003, June). HILIA Professional Development Summer Workshops - DraftBuilder . Workshop presented at the SEAT Center, Illinois State University.

Peterson-Karlan, G. (2003, June). HILIA Professional Development Summer Workshops - Write OutLoud-Beginner Level. Workshop presented at the SEAT Center, Illinois State University.

Peterson-Karlan, G. (2003, June). HILIA Professional Development Summer Workshops - Write OutLoud-Refresher/Guided Practice. Workshop presented at the SEAT Center, Illinois State University.

Peterson-Karlan, G. (2003, June). HILIA Professional Development Summer Workshops - AlphaSmart. Workshop presented at the SEAT Center, Illinois State University.

Wojcik, B., & Parette, P. (2003, September). Overview of assistive technology. Two presentations to the Illinois School Psychologists Association, Illinois State University.

Watts, E. H., & Wojcik. B. W (2003, November). Special Educators and Music Educators Together: An Exciting, Musical Mix" - Assistive Technology: Hands-on Experiences and Resources. Workshop presented Illinois Music Educators Conference, Metcalf Laboratory School and the Special Education Assistive Technology Center, Illinois State University, Normal, IL.