Jane Asher discusses the challenges
facing parents of newly diagnosed
children with autism.

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Newly Diagnosed?

Parent Information Packet

Jane Asher highlights the many
resources that ASAT has to
offer the autism community.

ASAT Resources

Jane Asher offers several important
considerations to guide any and all
decisions about autism treatment.

Autism Treatment

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October 30th Webinar

Raising Voices: How Can Behavior Analysts Support Parental Advocacy in Families of Individuals with Autism?

Is There Science Behind That?

Zones of Regulation

Spotlight

Our 2024 New Professional Sponsorship Campaign: Double Your Impact with Matching Funds from Our Founder

Interview

Expanding Equitable Access to Services for Individuals with Autism: An Interview with Rita Gardner

Science Corner

Threats to Internal Validity: History

Research Synopses

Review of Evaluating the Effects of Picture Exchange Communication System® Mediator Training via Telehealth Using Behavioral Skills Training and General Case Training

Consumer Corner

You Got this!: Resources to Help Parents of Children with Autism Navigate the IEP Process

ASAT Responds to the Mayo Clinic Press: “Autism: Diagnosis before kindergarten has therapy benefits”

Dear Nick Johnstone, We recently had the opportunity to read your insightful article, “Autism: Diagnosis Before Kindergarten Has Therapy Benefits,” and wanted to commend you for highlighting the critical importance of early intervention in autism care. Your thorough exploration of the benefits associated with early diagnosis and intervention for both children and their caregivers is…

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ASAT Responds to the Skeptical Inquirer: “A Life Shattered by Pseudoscience”

Dear Skeptical Inquirer, The human costs of pseudoscience are profound, heartbreaking, and far-reaching. Not only do these false and unproven interventions divert individuals from treatments that genuinely help, but they also drain precious resources—time, money, and even hope. And then there are interventions, like Facilitated Communication, that more directly cause harm not just to those…

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ASAT Responds to People Magazine: “Family of Girl with ‘Profound Autism’ Worried She Wouldn’t Get Proper Therapy — Now She’s Graduating High School”

Dear Ms Adams, Thank you for this fascinating profile of a teenage girl in West Virginia, who was able to graduate from high school after a history of medical and developmental challenges stemming from her premature birth:  “Family of Girl with ‘Profound Autism’ Worried She Wouldn’t Get Proper Therapy — Now She’s Graduating High School.”…

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What is Autism?

Defining Autism Spectrum Disorders

Autism is a complex neurobehavioral disorder characterized by impairment in reciprocal social interaction, impairment in communication, and the presence of repetitive and stereotypic patterns of behaviors, interests, and activities…

Treatment Summary

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is the application of the science of behavior analysis to real-world problems with the goal of effecting lasting and positive change in socially important behavior…

Recurrence of Autism in Families

How likely is it that I could have another child with autism?

“I am a parent of a young boy with autism. I don’t know of any other individuals in my family with an autism diagnosis but am considering having more children. How likely is it that I could have another child with autism?”

What Autism Awareness Should be About

April is Autism Awareness Month. Blue puzzle pieces will appear on thousands of Facebook pages and billboards, and the media will give greater attention to autism.

Latest Published Articles

October 30th Webinar

Raising Voices: How Can Behavior Analysts Support Parental Advocacy in Families of Individuals with Autism?

Is There Science Behind That?

Zones of Regulation

Spotlight

Our 2024 New Professional Sponsorship Campaign: Double Your Impact with Matching Funds from Our Founder

Interview

Expanding Equitable Access to Services for Individuals with Autism: An Interview with Rita Gardner

Science Corner

Threats to Internal Validity: History

Research Synopses

Review of Evaluating the Effects of Picture Exchange Communication System® Mediator Training via Telehealth Using Behavioral Skills Training and General Case Training

Consumer Corner

You Got this!: Resources to Help Parents of Children with Autism Navigate the IEP Process

Latest Newsletters
Latest Media Watch Letters

ASAT Responds to the Mayo Clinic Press: “Autism: Diagnosis before kindergarten has therapy benefits”

Dear Nick Johnstone, We recently had the opportunity to read your insightful article, “Autism: Diagnosis Before Kindergarten Has Therapy Benefits,” and wanted to commend you for highlighting the critical importance of early intervention in autism care. Your thorough exploration of the benefits associated with early diagnosis and intervention for both children and their caregivers is…

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ASAT Responds to the Skeptical Inquirer: “A Life Shattered by Pseudoscience”

Dear Skeptical Inquirer, The human costs of pseudoscience are profound, heartbreaking, and far-reaching. Not only do these false and unproven interventions divert individuals from treatments that genuinely help, but they also drain precious resources—time, money, and even hope. And then there are interventions, like Facilitated Communication, that more directly cause harm not just to those…

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ASAT Responds to People Magazine: “Family of Girl with ‘Profound Autism’ Worried She Wouldn’t Get Proper Therapy — Now She’s Graduating High School”

Dear Ms Adams, Thank you for this fascinating profile of a teenage girl in West Virginia, who was able to graduate from high school after a history of medical and developmental challenges stemming from her premature birth:  “Family of Girl with ‘Profound Autism’ Worried She Wouldn’t Get Proper Therapy — Now She’s Graduating High School.”…

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Featured Articles

What is Autism?

Defining Autism Spectrum Disorders

Autism is a complex neurobehavioral disorder characterized by impairment in reciprocal social interaction, impairment in communication, and the presence of repetitive and stereotypic patterns of behaviors, interests, and activities…

Treatment Summary

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is the application of the science of behavior analysis to real-world problems with the goal of effecting lasting and positive change in socially important behavior…

Recurrence of Autism in Families

How likely is it that I could have another child with autism?

“I am a parent of a young boy with autism. I don’t know of any other individuals in my family with an autism diagnosis but am considering having more children. How likely is it that I could have another child with autism?”

What Autism Awareness Should be About

April is Autism Awareness Month. Blue puzzle pieces will appear on thousands of Facebook pages and billboards, and the media will give greater attention to autism.

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Research & Treatment

Find a complete list of psychological, educational and therapeutic interventions for autism. Learn which autism treatments work, which need more research, and which treatments do not work.

For Parents

Navigate the complex maze that is autism treatment. Learn about effective treatment options and how to overcome some of the day-to-day challenges that you or your child may experience.

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Defining Autism Spectrum Disorders

Learn about autism, and read treatment research summaries and recommendations.

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Becoming a Savvy Consumer

In this series, we will look at the scientific method, particularly as it relates to ASD treatment, and keep an eye out for ways in which we can be effective and savvy consumers.

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