Curriculum Vitae
Greetings! Here you will find a copy of my C.V. (curriculum vitae). This includes all of my published writing, public speaking appearances, readings, professional presentations, and media appearances. My C.V. can also be viewed in PDF format by clicking HERE.
All employment, coaching, consulting, or speaking-related inquiries should be directed to me at amy@amygravino.com or to my business manager, Nicole Turon-Diaz, at learningbydesign@verizon.net.
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E d u c a t i o n
- M. A., Applied Behavior Analysis, Caldwell College, August 2010
- Certificate in Editing, UW Extension Editing Certificate Program, University of Washington, June 2007
- B. A., English, King’s College, May 2005
P r o f e s s i o n a l C e r t i f i c a t i o n
- Certified Asperger’s Syndrome College Coach, Jan. 2009 – Present
P r o f e s s i o n a l E x p e r i e n c e
- Board Treasurer, Global and Regional Asperger Syndrome Partnership (GRASP), 2011-Present
Duties: Review fiscal records and reports, outline projected fiscal needs and review current fiscal needs for GRASP.
- Co-facilitator, ASPEN adult support group, 2011 – Present
Whippany, NJ
Duties: Facilitate support group meetings based in Morris County, NJ for adults diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome.
- President, A.S.C.O.T Coaching, LLC. 2010 - Present
Montclair, NJ
Duties: College coaching for students with Asperger's Syndrome, consulting, professional presentations for conferences, workshops, support group meetings, school assemblies.
P r o f e s s i o n a l S e r v i c e
- New Jersey Assembly Appropriations Committee (2009, May 18th). Provided testimony in favor of Bill A2238. New Jersey State Annex, Trenton, NJ.
Professional Organizations
- Board of Directors, Global and Regional Asperger Syndrome Partnership (GRASP), March 2011-Present
- Self-Advocate Advisory Board, Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation (DJF), January 2009—Present
P u b l i c a t i o n s
Book Chapter
- Gravino, A. (2013). Try A Little Tenderness: A firsthand perspective on Asperger syndrome and dating. In W. L. Heward, Exceptional Children: An introduction to special education (10th ed.) (pp. 546-547). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
- Gravino, A. (2012). Tongue In Cheek. In D. Hosseini and K. Bowers, The Art of Autism: Shifting Perceptions (pp. 112-113).
- Gravino, A. (2008). Grapevine on Potomac & Introduction to “The Naughty Autie.” In E. Duncan. Paper Stranger: Shaping Stories in Community (pp. 79-83). Centereach, NY: Herstory Writers Workshop, Inc.
Magazine, Newsletter, & Other Articles
- Gravino, A. (2011, Oct.) I'm Gonna Let It Shine: How This Little Light Grew Into a Fiery Self-Advocate. AHA On the Spectrum Newsletter, Fall 2011, 4.
- Gravino, A. (2011, Apr.) Stuck in a Rutabaga: Finding the Roots of Healthy Eating. DJF "News to be Red" magazine, 11, 15.
- Gravino, A. (2010, Oct.) Asparagus Syndrome: The Newly Gourmand Life of An Impossibly Picky Eater. AHA On the Spectrum Newsletter, Fall 2010, 8.
- Gravino, A. (2010, Apr. 15th). A Letter to My Younger Self. Autism Speaks Official Blog. http://blog.autismspeaks.org/2010/04/15/itow-gravino
- Gravino, A. (2009, May). A Paler Shade of White. CALYX: The Literary Magazine of Caldwell College, Spring 2009, 54-61.
- Gravino, A. (2009, Mar.) Visionary Voice: DJF Self-Advocate Advisor, Amy Gravino. DJF News to Be RED: The Annual Periodical of the Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation, 2009 Vol. 4, 12.
- Gravino, A. (2009, Feb.) I Can Cook, I Can Write: Asperger’s Syndrome, Prenatal Testing, and the Journey to Existence. Autism Spectrum Quarterly, Spring 2009, 12-13.
- Gravino, A., & Willey, L. (2008, Nov.) C.E.O.: Celebrating Excellence and Originality: An Interview with Amy Gravino. Autism Spectrum Quarterly, Winter 2008, 32-33.
- Gravino, A. (2008, Sept.). Miss Peach Strikes Out. ASCENDNEWS, The Asperger Syndrome Alliance for Greater Philadelphia, Fall 2008, 6-7.
- Gravino, A. (2008, Sept.). The Naughty Autie’s Top Five Dating Tips for Girls with Asperger’s Syndrome. ASCENDNEWS, The Asperger Syndrome Alliance for Greater Philadelphia, Fall 2008, 7.
- Gravino, A. (2008, Apr.). Matchstick Girl. The Autism Asperger Publishing Company Newsletter, Spring 2008, 7-9. http://www.asperger.net/Newsletter_Spring08.pdf
- Gravino, A. (2008, Apr. 23rd). Grapevine on Potomac. In Their Own Words: Writer’s Showcase. Autism Speaks website. http://www.AutismSpeaks.org
P u b l i c S p e a k i n g E n g a g e m e n t s a n d R e a d i n g s
- Autism Awareness Week (2012, Mar. 27th). Guest speaker. The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ.
- Asperger's Syndrome Pre-College Program. (2011, Aug. 9th). Guest speaker. Susan E. Wagner High School. Staten Island, NY.
- "Adaptations" women's group meeting. (2011, Jul. 23rd). Guest speaker. The Jewish Community Center of Manhattan. New York, NY.
- Chapel Haven ASAT Program graduation ceremony (2011, Jun. 11th). Keynote speaker. New Haven, CT.
- Autism Speaks, Autism Speaks' School Program. (2011, May 11th). Cast member/speaker. Fox Lane Middle and High Schools, Bedford, NY.
- Stamford Education 4 Autism, Inc. 6th Annual “Autism Awareness Night." (2011, Apr. 27th). Keynote speaker. Westover Elementary School, Stamford, CT.
- GRASP (Global and Regional Asperger Syndrome Partnership) 6th Annual Benefit (2010, Jun. 8th). Invited speaker. William Bennett Gallery, New York, NY.
- Gravino, A. (2010, Feb. 2nd). A Paler Shade of White. 4th Annual Calyx Reading. Tasty CoCo Café & Lounge. Caldwell, NJ.
- EDU 515 Special Education: Current Issues & Trends (2009, Oct. 3rd). Classroom guest speaker. Felician College, Rutherford, NJ.
- Stamford Education 4 Autism, Inc. 4th Annual “Autism Awareness Night." (2009, Apr. 28th). Keynote speaker. Westover Elementary School, Stamford, CT.
- Bedford School District “Autism Awareness Day.” (2009, Apr. 28th). Guest speaker. Fox Lane Middle School, Mount Kisco, NY.
- Edison School District “No Parent Left Behind III” night. (2009, Apr. 23rd). Keynote speaker. Edison High School, Edison, NJ.
- Gravino, A. (2008, Oct. 19th). Introduction to “The Naughty Autie.” Herstory 12th Anniversary Gala and Luncheon. Charles B. Wang Center, Stony Brook University. Stony Brook, NY.
- Gersh Academy graduation ceremony (2008, Jun. 27th). Keynote speaker. Hauppauge, NY
- Gravino, A. (2008, Apr. 11th). A Paler Shade of White. “Disabilities, Possibilities, and the Arts” night, official release for the Normal People Scare Me soundtrack and for The Sandwich Kid documentary. Civic Arts Plaza. Thousand Oaks, CA
- Gravino, A. (2008, Apr.10th). Introduction to “The Naughty Autie.” The Artistic Spectrum: Literary Café Night. The Jewish Community Center in Manhattan. New York, NY.
- “Understanding Autism” workshop at Caldwell College. (2007, Dec. 15th). Co-lead Q&A session with Taylor Cross. Caldwell, NJ.
P r o f e s s i o n a l P r e s e n t a t i o n s
- Professional development workshop. (2012, Apr. 4th). "Asperger's Syndrome and College: Stepping Stones, Strategies, and Solutions." Shepherdstown University, Shepherdstown, WV.
- Professional development workshop. (2012, Mar. 26th). "Asperger's Syndrome and College: Stepping Stones, Strategies, and Solutions." Rutgers Learning Center, Newark, NJ.
- Staff Training Workshop (2012, Feb. 16th). Co-presenter. Prospect Park Elementary School, Prospect Park, NJ.
- Autism New Jersey 29th Annual Conference (2011, Oct. 13-14th). "Speaking For Ourselves" Self-Advocate Adult Panel speaker. Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, NJ.
- AHA-NY Spring Conference (2011, Apr. 3rd). "Higher and Higher: Solutions to Challenges Faced by Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders in a College Setting." Co-presenter on the "What's Getting In Your Way?" panel. Adelphi University, Garden City, NY.
- Autism New Jersey 27th Annual Conference (2009, Oct. 9-10th). “Look Out, Here Comes Tomorrow: Strategies for Transitioning Students with Asperger’s Disorder to a College Setting.” Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, NJ.
- Staff Training Workshop (2009, Aug. 4th). Guest speaker. Faye J. Lindner Center for Autism. Brookville, NY
- Asperger Women’s group (2008, Dec. 15th). Guest speaker. The Faye J. Lindner Autism Center. Bethpage, NY
- Asperger’s Adult Social Skills group. (2008, Dec. 2nd). Guest speaker. The Jewish Community Center in Manhattan. New York, NY.
- Autism: Putting the Pieces Together conference. (2008, Nov. 21st). “Transitions to Independence in ASD” panel speaker. Kean University, Union, NJ.
- Asperger Girls’ group (2008, Nov. 18th). Guest speaker. The Faye J. Lindner Autism Center. Bethpage, NY.
- Asperger’s Adult Social Skills group. (2008, Nov. 4th). Guest speaker. The Jewish Community Center in Manhattan. New York, NY.
- New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs Fall Conference. (2008, Oct. 27th). Panel speaker. Bridgewater Marriott Hotel, Bridgewater, NJ.
- Special Day for Special Kids (2008, Oct. 26th). “Asperger’s Syndrome and College: Making It (Almost) On Your Own” workshop presenter. West Hills Day Camp, Huntington, NY.
- West Bergen’s Asperger Related Services (2008, Aug. 18th). “Transition to College Workshop” guest speaker. West Bergen Mental Healthcare, Ridgewood, NJ.
- COSAC 26th Annual Conference. (2008, May 15-16). “Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders” panel speaker. Sheraton Atlantic City, Atlantic City, NJ.
- 2nd Annual East End Mental Health Awareness Day (2008, Apr. 5th). Workshop co-facilitator. Southampton High School, Southampton, NY.
- The Seattle Asperger Syndrome Education and Support Group (2007, Jun. 13th). “Career Aspirations and How We Hope To Achieve Them” panel speaker. Greenwood Senior Activity Center, Seattle, WA.
- Carpe Diem Conference (2007, Mar. 8th). “Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders” panel speaker. Marriott Residence Inn, Oxnard, CA.
- The Seattle Asperger Syndrome Education and Support Group (2007, Jan. 10th). “Relationships and Dating” panel speaker. Greenwood Senior Activity Center, Seattle, WA.
- The Seattle Asperger Syndrome Education and Support Group (2006 Jan. 11th). “Relationships and Dating” panel speaker. Greenwood Activity Center, Seattle, WA.
- AHA-NY Spring Conference (2005, Apr. 16th). “Issues in Independent Living” Adult panel speaker. Adelphi University, Garden City, NY.
- AHA-NY Spring Conference (2003, Apr. 12th). Young adult panel speaker. Roslyn High School, Roslyn, NY.
- AHA-NY Spring Conference (2001, Apr. 15th). Teen panel speaker. Roslyn High School, Roslyn, NY.
P r o f e s s i o n a l D e v e l o p m e n t A c t i v i t i e s
- Autism New Jersey 29th Annual Conference (2011, Oct. 13-14th). Attendee. Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, NJ.
- National Autism Conference (2011, Aug. 1-4). The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel. State College, PA.
- ABAI 5th Annual Autism Conference. (2011, Jan. 28-30). Attendee. Grand Hyatt, Washington, DC.
- Autism New Jersey 28th Annual Conference (2010, Oct. 7-9th). Attendee. Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, NJ.
- Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) 4th Annual Statewide Conference. (2010, Apr. 16th). Attendee. OnCenter Complex and Convention Center, Syracuse, NY.
- Caldwell College 5k Walk/Run for Autism (2010, Apr. 11th). Table vendor. Caldwell College, Caldwell, NJ.
- Carr, James, & LeBlanc, Linda. (2010, Feb. 19th). NJABA Workshop at Caldwell College. Caldwell, NJ.
- ABAI 4th Annual Autism Conference. (2010, Jan. 22-24). Attendee. Hyatt Regency Hotel, Chicago, IL.
- 1st Annual JCC Rockland & Parent Support Network Conference (2009, Dec. 6th). Attendee. Raso Community Room, The Palisades Center Mall. West Nyack, NY.
- AFAA National Town Hall Meeting (2009, Nov. 13th) Participant and attendee. New Jersey Medical School, Medical Sciences Building. Newark, NJ
- Fisher, Wayne, & Piazza, Cathleen (2009, Oct. 16th). NJABA Workshop at Caldwell College. Caldwell, NJ.
- Autism New Jersey 27th Annual Conference (2009, Oct. 9-10th). Attendee. Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, NJ.
- 5th Annual NJABA Conference (2009, Jul. 17-18th). Attendee. Busch Campus Center, Rutgers University. Piscataway, NJ
- Innovations in Autism Treatment and Applied Behavior Analysis conference (2009, Apr. 17th & 24th). Table vendor and attendee. Caldwell College, Caldwell, NJ.
- Iwata, Brian. (2009, Mar. 27th). NJABA Workshop at Caldwell College. Caldwell, NJ
- ABAI 3rd Annual Autism Conference. (2009, Feb. 6-8). Attendee. Hyatt Regency Hotel, Jacksonville, FL.
- Asperger’s Syndrome College Coaching (2009, Jan. 5-9). Bank Street College, New York, NY
- Autism: Putting the Pieces Together conference. (2008, Nov. 21st). Table vendor and attendee. Kean University, Union, NJ.
- 4th Annual NJABA Conference (2008, Aug. 8-9). Attendee and Volunteer. Busch Campus Center, Rutgers University. Piscataway, NJ.
- AANE 2nd Annual Adult Conference (2008, Jul. 26th). Attendee. LaCava Campus Center, Bentley College. Waltham, MA.
- Autism New Jersey/COSAC 26th Annual Conference. (2008, May 15-16). Attendee. Sheraton Atlantic City, Atlantic City, NJ.
- Weiss, Mary Jane. (2008, May 5th). Workshop at Caldwell College. Caldwell, NJ.
- Green, Gina. (2008, Mar. 14th). NJABA Workshop. Caldwell College. Caldwell, NJ.
- ABAI 2nd Annual Autism Conference. (2008, Feb. 8-10). Attendee. Hyatt Regency Hotel, Atlanta, GA.
M e d i a A p p e a r a n c e s
- Contact Talk Radio: "Your Beautiful Child Radio" (2011, Mar. 6th). Call-in guest. http://contacttalkradio.soundwaves2000.com:8080/ctr/shanekulman030611.mp3
- NY Talk Radio: “Your Beautiful Child” (2010, Jun. 14th). Interview subject. http://nytalkradio.net/wordpress/podcasts/your-beautiful-child/lucky-13/
- The Strange Dave Show (2010, Feb. 18th). Interview subject. http://strangedaveshow.podomatic.com/player/web/2010-02-25T05_27_39-08_00
- ARTS (2009). Documentary performer.
- Normal People Scare Me (2006, Apr. 7th). Documentary performer. Civic Arts Plaza (premiere). Thousand Oaks, CA. Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYu-s8VVCKk (Starts at 7:17 mark)
P r o f e s s i o n a l M e m b e r s h i p s
- Member, New York State Association for Behavior Analysis (NYSABA). 2009—Present.
- Member, New Jersey Association for Behavior Analysis (NJABA). 2007—Present.
- Member, Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI). 2007—Present.
- Member, Autism New Jersey (formerly known as the New Jersey Center for Outreach and Services for the Autism Community—COSAC). 2008—Present.
All employment, coaching, consulting, or speaking-related inquiries should be directed to me at amy@amygravino.com or to my business manager, Nicole Turon-Diaz, at learningbydesign@verizon.net.
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E d u c a t i o n
- M. A., Applied Behavior Analysis, Caldwell College, August 2010
- Certificate in Editing, UW Extension Editing Certificate Program, University of Washington, June 2007
- B. A., English, King’s College, May 2005
P r o f e s s i o n a l C e r t i f i c a t i o n
- Certified Asperger’s Syndrome College Coach, Jan. 2009 – Present
P r o f e s s i o n a l E x p e r i e n c e
- Board Treasurer, Global and Regional Asperger Syndrome Partnership (GRASP), 2011-Present
Duties: Review fiscal records and reports, outline projected fiscal needs and review current fiscal needs for GRASP.
- Co-facilitator, ASPEN adult support group, 2011 – Present
Whippany, NJ
Duties: Facilitate support group meetings based in Morris County, NJ for adults diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome.
- President, A.S.C.O.T Coaching, LLC. 2010 - Present
Montclair, NJ
Duties: College coaching for students with Asperger's Syndrome, consulting, professional presentations for conferences, workshops, support group meetings, school assemblies.
P r o f e s s i o n a l S e r v i c e
- New Jersey Assembly Appropriations Committee (2009, May 18th). Provided testimony in favor of Bill A2238. New Jersey State Annex, Trenton, NJ.
Professional Organizations
- Board of Directors, Global and Regional Asperger Syndrome Partnership (GRASP), March 2011-Present
- Self-Advocate Advisory Board, Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation (DJF), January 2009—Present
P u b l i c a t i o n s
Book Chapter
- Gravino, A. (2013). Try A Little Tenderness: A firsthand perspective on Asperger syndrome and dating. In W. L. Heward, Exceptional Children: An introduction to special education (10th ed.) (pp. 546-547). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
- Gravino, A. (2012). Tongue In Cheek. In D. Hosseini and K. Bowers, The Art of Autism: Shifting Perceptions (pp. 112-113).
- Gravino, A. (2008). Grapevine on Potomac & Introduction to “The Naughty Autie.” In E. Duncan. Paper Stranger: Shaping Stories in Community (pp. 79-83). Centereach, NY: Herstory Writers Workshop, Inc.
Magazine, Newsletter, & Other Articles
- Gravino, A. (2011, Oct.) I'm Gonna Let It Shine: How This Little Light Grew Into a Fiery Self-Advocate. AHA On the Spectrum Newsletter, Fall 2011, 4.
- Gravino, A. (2011, Apr.) Stuck in a Rutabaga: Finding the Roots of Healthy Eating. DJF "News to be Red" magazine, 11, 15.
- Gravino, A. (2010, Oct.) Asparagus Syndrome: The Newly Gourmand Life of An Impossibly Picky Eater. AHA On the Spectrum Newsletter, Fall 2010, 8.
- Gravino, A. (2010, Apr. 15th). A Letter to My Younger Self. Autism Speaks Official Blog. http://blog.autismspeaks.org/2010/04/15/itow-gravino
- Gravino, A. (2009, May). A Paler Shade of White. CALYX: The Literary Magazine of Caldwell College, Spring 2009, 54-61.
- Gravino, A. (2009, Mar.) Visionary Voice: DJF Self-Advocate Advisor, Amy Gravino. DJF News to Be RED: The Annual Periodical of the Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation, 2009 Vol. 4, 12.
- Gravino, A. (2009, Feb.) I Can Cook, I Can Write: Asperger’s Syndrome, Prenatal Testing, and the Journey to Existence. Autism Spectrum Quarterly, Spring 2009, 12-13.
- Gravino, A., & Willey, L. (2008, Nov.) C.E.O.: Celebrating Excellence and Originality: An Interview with Amy Gravino. Autism Spectrum Quarterly, Winter 2008, 32-33.
- Gravino, A. (2008, Sept.). Miss Peach Strikes Out. ASCENDNEWS, The Asperger Syndrome Alliance for Greater Philadelphia, Fall 2008, 6-7.
- Gravino, A. (2008, Sept.). The Naughty Autie’s Top Five Dating Tips for Girls with Asperger’s Syndrome. ASCENDNEWS, The Asperger Syndrome Alliance for Greater Philadelphia, Fall 2008, 7.
- Gravino, A. (2008, Apr.). Matchstick Girl. The Autism Asperger Publishing Company Newsletter, Spring 2008, 7-9. http://www.asperger.net/Newsletter_Spring08.pdf
- Gravino, A. (2008, Apr. 23rd). Grapevine on Potomac. In Their Own Words: Writer’s Showcase. Autism Speaks website. http://www.AutismSpeaks.org
P u b l i c S p e a k i n g E n g a g e m e n t s a n d R e a d i n g s
- Autism Awareness Week (2012, Mar. 27th). Guest speaker. The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ.
- Asperger's Syndrome Pre-College Program. (2011, Aug. 9th). Guest speaker. Susan E. Wagner High School. Staten Island, NY.
- "Adaptations" women's group meeting. (2011, Jul. 23rd). Guest speaker. The Jewish Community Center of Manhattan. New York, NY.
- Chapel Haven ASAT Program graduation ceremony (2011, Jun. 11th). Keynote speaker. New Haven, CT.
- Autism Speaks, Autism Speaks' School Program. (2011, May 11th). Cast member/speaker. Fox Lane Middle and High Schools, Bedford, NY.
- Stamford Education 4 Autism, Inc. 6th Annual “Autism Awareness Night." (2011, Apr. 27th). Keynote speaker. Westover Elementary School, Stamford, CT.
- GRASP (Global and Regional Asperger Syndrome Partnership) 6th Annual Benefit (2010, Jun. 8th). Invited speaker. William Bennett Gallery, New York, NY.
- Gravino, A. (2010, Feb. 2nd). A Paler Shade of White. 4th Annual Calyx Reading. Tasty CoCo Café & Lounge. Caldwell, NJ.
- EDU 515 Special Education: Current Issues & Trends (2009, Oct. 3rd). Classroom guest speaker. Felician College, Rutherford, NJ.
- Stamford Education 4 Autism, Inc. 4th Annual “Autism Awareness Night." (2009, Apr. 28th). Keynote speaker. Westover Elementary School, Stamford, CT.
- Bedford School District “Autism Awareness Day.” (2009, Apr. 28th). Guest speaker. Fox Lane Middle School, Mount Kisco, NY.
- Edison School District “No Parent Left Behind III” night. (2009, Apr. 23rd). Keynote speaker. Edison High School, Edison, NJ.
- Gravino, A. (2008, Oct. 19th). Introduction to “The Naughty Autie.” Herstory 12th Anniversary Gala and Luncheon. Charles B. Wang Center, Stony Brook University. Stony Brook, NY.
- Gersh Academy graduation ceremony (2008, Jun. 27th). Keynote speaker. Hauppauge, NY
- Gravino, A. (2008, Apr. 11th). A Paler Shade of White. “Disabilities, Possibilities, and the Arts” night, official release for the Normal People Scare Me soundtrack and for The Sandwich Kid documentary. Civic Arts Plaza. Thousand Oaks, CA
- Gravino, A. (2008, Apr.10th). Introduction to “The Naughty Autie.” The Artistic Spectrum: Literary Café Night. The Jewish Community Center in Manhattan. New York, NY.
- “Understanding Autism” workshop at Caldwell College. (2007, Dec. 15th). Co-lead Q&A session with Taylor Cross. Caldwell, NJ.
P r o f e s s i o n a l P r e s e n t a t i o n s
- Professional development workshop. (2012, Apr. 4th). "Asperger's Syndrome and College: Stepping Stones, Strategies, and Solutions." Shepherdstown University, Shepherdstown, WV.
- Professional development workshop. (2012, Mar. 26th). "Asperger's Syndrome and College: Stepping Stones, Strategies, and Solutions." Rutgers Learning Center, Newark, NJ.
- Staff Training Workshop (2012, Feb. 16th). Co-presenter. Prospect Park Elementary School, Prospect Park, NJ.
- Autism New Jersey 29th Annual Conference (2011, Oct. 13-14th). "Speaking For Ourselves" Self-Advocate Adult Panel speaker. Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, NJ.
- AHA-NY Spring Conference (2011, Apr. 3rd). "Higher and Higher: Solutions to Challenges Faced by Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders in a College Setting." Co-presenter on the "What's Getting In Your Way?" panel. Adelphi University, Garden City, NY.
- Autism New Jersey 27th Annual Conference (2009, Oct. 9-10th). “Look Out, Here Comes Tomorrow: Strategies for Transitioning Students with Asperger’s Disorder to a College Setting.” Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, NJ.
- Staff Training Workshop (2009, Aug. 4th). Guest speaker. Faye J. Lindner Center for Autism. Brookville, NY
- Asperger Women’s group (2008, Dec. 15th). Guest speaker. The Faye J. Lindner Autism Center. Bethpage, NY
- Asperger’s Adult Social Skills group. (2008, Dec. 2nd). Guest speaker. The Jewish Community Center in Manhattan. New York, NY.
- Autism: Putting the Pieces Together conference. (2008, Nov. 21st). “Transitions to Independence in ASD” panel speaker. Kean University, Union, NJ.
- Asperger Girls’ group (2008, Nov. 18th). Guest speaker. The Faye J. Lindner Autism Center. Bethpage, NY.
- Asperger’s Adult Social Skills group. (2008, Nov. 4th). Guest speaker. The Jewish Community Center in Manhattan. New York, NY.
- New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs Fall Conference. (2008, Oct. 27th). Panel speaker. Bridgewater Marriott Hotel, Bridgewater, NJ.
- Special Day for Special Kids (2008, Oct. 26th). “Asperger’s Syndrome and College: Making It (Almost) On Your Own” workshop presenter. West Hills Day Camp, Huntington, NY.
- West Bergen’s Asperger Related Services (2008, Aug. 18th). “Transition to College Workshop” guest speaker. West Bergen Mental Healthcare, Ridgewood, NJ.
- COSAC 26th Annual Conference. (2008, May 15-16). “Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders” panel speaker. Sheraton Atlantic City, Atlantic City, NJ.
- 2nd Annual East End Mental Health Awareness Day (2008, Apr. 5th). Workshop co-facilitator. Southampton High School, Southampton, NY.
- The Seattle Asperger Syndrome Education and Support Group (2007, Jun. 13th). “Career Aspirations and How We Hope To Achieve Them” panel speaker. Greenwood Senior Activity Center, Seattle, WA.
- Carpe Diem Conference (2007, Mar. 8th). “Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders” panel speaker. Marriott Residence Inn, Oxnard, CA.
- The Seattle Asperger Syndrome Education and Support Group (2007, Jan. 10th). “Relationships and Dating” panel speaker. Greenwood Senior Activity Center, Seattle, WA.
- The Seattle Asperger Syndrome Education and Support Group (2006 Jan. 11th). “Relationships and Dating” panel speaker. Greenwood Activity Center, Seattle, WA.
- AHA-NY Spring Conference (2005, Apr. 16th). “Issues in Independent Living” Adult panel speaker. Adelphi University, Garden City, NY.
- AHA-NY Spring Conference (2003, Apr. 12th). Young adult panel speaker. Roslyn High School, Roslyn, NY.
- AHA-NY Spring Conference (2001, Apr. 15th). Teen panel speaker. Roslyn High School, Roslyn, NY.
P r o f e s s i o n a l D e v e l o p m e n t A c t i v i t i e s
- Autism New Jersey 29th Annual Conference (2011, Oct. 13-14th). Attendee. Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, NJ.
- National Autism Conference (2011, Aug. 1-4). The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel. State College, PA.
- ABAI 5th Annual Autism Conference. (2011, Jan. 28-30). Attendee. Grand Hyatt, Washington, DC.
- Autism New Jersey 28th Annual Conference (2010, Oct. 7-9th). Attendee. Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, NJ.
- Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) 4th Annual Statewide Conference. (2010, Apr. 16th). Attendee. OnCenter Complex and Convention Center, Syracuse, NY.
- Caldwell College 5k Walk/Run for Autism (2010, Apr. 11th). Table vendor. Caldwell College, Caldwell, NJ.
- Carr, James, & LeBlanc, Linda. (2010, Feb. 19th). NJABA Workshop at Caldwell College. Caldwell, NJ.
- ABAI 4th Annual Autism Conference. (2010, Jan. 22-24). Attendee. Hyatt Regency Hotel, Chicago, IL.
- 1st Annual JCC Rockland & Parent Support Network Conference (2009, Dec. 6th). Attendee. Raso Community Room, The Palisades Center Mall. West Nyack, NY.
- AFAA National Town Hall Meeting (2009, Nov. 13th) Participant and attendee. New Jersey Medical School, Medical Sciences Building. Newark, NJ
- Fisher, Wayne, & Piazza, Cathleen (2009, Oct. 16th). NJABA Workshop at Caldwell College. Caldwell, NJ.
- Autism New Jersey 27th Annual Conference (2009, Oct. 9-10th). Attendee. Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, NJ.
- 5th Annual NJABA Conference (2009, Jul. 17-18th). Attendee. Busch Campus Center, Rutgers University. Piscataway, NJ
- Innovations in Autism Treatment and Applied Behavior Analysis conference (2009, Apr. 17th & 24th). Table vendor and attendee. Caldwell College, Caldwell, NJ.
- Iwata, Brian. (2009, Mar. 27th). NJABA Workshop at Caldwell College. Caldwell, NJ
- ABAI 3rd Annual Autism Conference. (2009, Feb. 6-8). Attendee. Hyatt Regency Hotel, Jacksonville, FL.
- Asperger’s Syndrome College Coaching (2009, Jan. 5-9). Bank Street College, New York, NY
- Autism: Putting the Pieces Together conference. (2008, Nov. 21st). Table vendor and attendee. Kean University, Union, NJ.
- 4th Annual NJABA Conference (2008, Aug. 8-9). Attendee and Volunteer. Busch Campus Center, Rutgers University. Piscataway, NJ.
- AANE 2nd Annual Adult Conference (2008, Jul. 26th). Attendee. LaCava Campus Center, Bentley College. Waltham, MA.
- Autism New Jersey/COSAC 26th Annual Conference. (2008, May 15-16). Attendee. Sheraton Atlantic City, Atlantic City, NJ.
- Weiss, Mary Jane. (2008, May 5th). Workshop at Caldwell College. Caldwell, NJ.
- Green, Gina. (2008, Mar. 14th). NJABA Workshop. Caldwell College. Caldwell, NJ.
- ABAI 2nd Annual Autism Conference. (2008, Feb. 8-10). Attendee. Hyatt Regency Hotel, Atlanta, GA.
M e d i a A p p e a r a n c e s
- Contact Talk Radio: "Your Beautiful Child Radio" (2011, Mar. 6th). Call-in guest. http://contacttalkradio.soundwaves2000.com:8080/ctr/shanekulman030611.mp3
- NY Talk Radio: “Your Beautiful Child” (2010, Jun. 14th). Interview subject. http://nytalkradio.net/wordpress/podcasts/your-beautiful-child/lucky-13/
- The Strange Dave Show (2010, Feb. 18th). Interview subject. http://strangedaveshow.podomatic.com/player/web/2010-02-25T05_27_39-08_00
- ARTS (2009). Documentary performer.
- Normal People Scare Me (2006, Apr. 7th). Documentary performer. Civic Arts Plaza (premiere). Thousand Oaks, CA. Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYu-s8VVCKk (Starts at 7:17 mark)
P r o f e s s i o n a l M e m b e r s h i p s
- Member, New York State Association for Behavior Analysis (NYSABA). 2009—Present.
- Member, New Jersey Association for Behavior Analysis (NJABA). 2007—Present.
- Member, Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI). 2007—Present.
- Member, Autism New Jersey (formerly known as the New Jersey Center for Outreach and Services for the Autism Community—COSAC). 2008—Present.
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