Frank R. Cicero, PhD, BCBA, LBA

Cicero, F. (1997)  Reinforcement theory and behavioral interventions for the use of decreasing behaviors in children with autism.   Presentation conducted at a training seminar at Challenge Infant Developmental Center. Brooklyn, New York.

Gerenser, J., Cicero, F. & Lorelli, D.  (1998)  Eating, sleeping and toilet training: a panel presenation.   Presentation conducted at the annual Genesis Conference.  Long Island, New York.

McDonald, M., Cicero, F. & Lorelli, D. (1999) Identifying communicative intent of challenging behaviors: implications for assessment and intervention.  Presentation conducted at the annual Genesis Conference.  Long Island, New York.

Cicero, F., McDonald, M. & Schoenfeld, L. (1999) Promoting initiation in children with autism: research based strategies.  Presentation conducted at the 9^th annual New York State Association for Behavior Analysis Conference.  White Plains, New York.

Pfadt, A. & Cicero F. (2000) Making self-initiated toilet training accessible.  Workshop conducted at the 26^th annual convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis.  Washington D.C.

Foxx, R., Cicero, F., Pfadt, A., Gerenser J. & Hopkins E. (2000) Passing the baton: Making self-initiated toilet training procedures accessible in the new millenium. Panel discussion conducted at the 26^th annual convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis. Washington D.C.

Newman, R., Cicero, F., Horowitz, R., & Lorelli, D. (2001). Using the DSM IV as an aide to designing behavioral interventions.  Presentation conducted at the 27^th annual convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis. New Orleans, LA.

Gerenser, J., Cicero, F., & Marmolejos, I. (2001, Summer). Presentation of Autism Today, Time Warner Cable, Staten Island, New York. 

Cicero, F., Horowitz, R., Donlin, R., & Tarnoff, A. (2002). Can ABA work in less restrictive environments? Modifying intervention without diluting the science.  Workshop presented at the 20^th annual COSAC Conference, Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Hoch, H., & Cicero, F. (2002). Consequent analysis and antecedent treatment of self-injury.  In J.J. McComas (Chair), The influence of establishing operations on destructive behavior: Implications for analysis and treatment. Paper presented as part of a symposium conducted at the 28^th annual convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis.  Toronto, Canada.

Newman, B., Cicero, F., Needelman, M., & Horowitz, R. (2002). Dual diagnosis in individuals with autism: Coordinating with speech therapy, education, and psychiatry.  Panel presented at the 28^th annual convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis. Toronto, Canada.

Cicero, F., & Pfadt, A. (2002). Effective toilet training for children and adults with developmental disabilities: A reinforcement-based approach.  Workshop presented at the 28^th annual convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis. Toronto, Canada.

Cicero, F. (2003).  Increasing independence through effective toilet training: Reinforcement based strategies.  Workshop presented at the 29^th annual convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis. San Francisco, California.

Cicero, F., & Hopkins, E. (2006). Functional assessment and treatment of operant bowel movement accidents in an adolescent with autism. Symposium presented at the 32^nd annual convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis. Atlanta, Georgia.

Cicero, F. (2006, 2007). Increasing independence through effective toilet training: Behaviorally-based strategies. Workshop presented at the 24^th and 25^th annual COSAC Conference, Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Cicero, F., Gerenser, J., & Gerhardt, P. (2009). Developing successful programs to meet the needs of adolescents and adults with ASD. Workshop presented at the 35^th annual convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis International. Phoenix, Arizona.

Cicero F. (2009). Effective Toilet Training at Any Age. Workshop presented at the 7^th annual meeting of The Organization for Autism Research. Arlington, Virginia.

Cicero F. (2009). Special Considerations in the Management of Challenging Behavior in Adults on the Spectrum. Workshop presented at the 27^th annual COSAC Conference (now AutismNJ), Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Cicero F. (2009). Best Practices for the Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorders. Presented at Seton Hall University, South Orange, New Jersey.  

Cicero, F. (2010). Reinforcement Based Toilet Training for Individuals with ASD. Presented at the Penn State National Autism Conference, State College, Pennsylvania.

Cicero, F. (2010). Sexuality and Autism Spectrum Disorders: Yes it Exists and Yes we Need to Talk About It. Invited Keynote Presented at the 28^th annual conference of AutismNJ, Atlantic City, New Jersey.