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UCSB Koegel Autism Center

Whitney j. Detar (Smith), Ph.D, BCBA Education: Ph.D. Special Education, Disabilities, and Developmental Risk Bachelors Degree from UCSB Research Interests: Comprehensive programs and effective supports for college students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Video-based interventions for social conversation skills.

Current Projects:

Using Video-Feedback to Improve Social Conversation in College Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Graduate Division Dissertation Fellowship: Fall 2012

Using video-feedback to improve social skills in college students with ASD. Office of the President Community College Research Fellowship, UC Block Grant 2011-2012

National Institutes of Health: Child-Initiated Interactions and Autism Intervention

(Grant# R34DC010924): 2009-2011

Publications:

Koegel, L.K., Ashbaugh, L., Koegel, R.L., Detar, W.J., Regester, A. (in press). Increasing socialization in adults with asperger’s syndrome. Psychology in the Schools.

Koegel, L.K., Koegel, R.L., Miller, A., & Detar, W.J. (in press). Adolescent development in autism: Educational issues and interventions. In K. Pelphrey, & S. Rogers (Eds.), Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Fourth Edition. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons.

Koegel, R.L., Koegel, L.K., Detar, W.J., Ashbaugh, K. (in press). Behavioral approaches for the treatment of adults with autism spectrum disorders. In K. Haertl (Ed.), Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Strategies for Occupational Therapy.

Koegel, L.K., Detar, W.J., Fox, A., & Koegel, R.L. (in press). Romantic relationships, sexuality, and autism spectrum disorders. In F. Volkmar (Ed.), Adolescents and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Smith, W.J. (in press). Treatment fidelity. In F. Volkmar (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Autism Spectrum Disorders. New York: Springer-Verlag, Inc.

Smith, W.J. (in press). Procedural fidelity. In F. Volkmar (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Autism Spectrum Disorders. New York: Springer-Verlag, Inc.

Lang, R., Koegel, L., Ashbaugh, K., Regester, A., Ence, W., & Smith, W.J. (2010). Physical exercise and individuals with autism spectrum disorders: A systematic review. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 4(4), 565-576.

Lang, R., Smith, W.J., Ence, W., Langthorne, P. (2010) Editorial: Rehabilitation issues for children with Prader-Willi syndrome. Developmental Neurorehabilitation, 13(1), 1-2.

Smith, W.J., Koegel, L.K., & Koegel, R.L. (2011) Research brief 1: Can children with autism be motivated to engage in academics?. UC Center for Research in Special Education, Disabilities, and Developmental Risk. Online publication: <http://ucspeddr.education.ucsb.edu>

Presentations:

Detar, W.J. & Ashbaugh, K. (2012). Removing Barriers to Participation in Higher Education
and Employment Settings in Adults with ASD. TASH Conference: Long Beach, CA. November 28, 2012. Presentation.

Detar, W.J. (2012) Improving Social Conversation in Young Adults with ASD using Video Feedback. The 5th Annual International Pivotal Response Treatment Conference: Santa Barbara, CA. September 14, 2012. Presentation.

Detar, W.J. & Ashbaugh, K. (2012). Pivotal Response Treatment for Young Adults on the Spectrum: Higher Education and Employment. The 5th Annual International Pivotal Response Treatment Conference: Santa Barbara, CA. September 14, 2012. Presentation.

Smith, W.J. (2011). Improving Social Conversation in Young Adults with Asperger’s Syndrome using Video Feedback. In A. Regester (Chair) Improving Social Conversation in Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders Symposium. Applied Behavior Analysis International Annual Convention: Denver, CO. May 28, 2011. Symposium Presentation.

Smith, W.J., Koegel, L.K., & Koegel, R.L. (2009). Improving Social Conversation in Young Adults with Asperger’s Syndrome using Video Feedback. Pivotal Response Treatment Conference: Santa Barbara, CA. September, 12, 2009. Presentation.

Smith, W.J., Koegel, L.K., & Koegel, R.L. (2009). Improving Social Conversation in Young Adults with Asperger’s Syndrome using Video Feedback. Applied Behavior Analysis International Conference: Phoenix, AZ. May 25, 2009. Symposium
Presentation.

Smith, W.J. & Koegel, L.K (2009) Modifying social behaviors in college students with Asperger’s disorder: A case study. University of California Special Education, Disabilities, and Developmental Risk 3rd Annual Research Conference: Santa Barbara, CA. Jan 30-31, 2009. Poster Presentation.

Smith, W.J. & Koegel, L.K (2008) Modifying social behaviors in college students with Asperger’s disorder: A case study. 3rd Annual Pivotal Response Treatment Conference featuring the Eli & Edyth L. Broad Asperger’s Center: Santa Barbara, CA. Sept 11-12, 2008. Poster Presentation.