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Single-case Evaluation of Oral Feeding Intervention and Gastrostomy Tube Fading in Adults with Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities

Bly, L., McBeth, M., Olagunju, I., Hirst, H., Block, D., Bird, F., & Luiselli, J. K. (2024). Single-case evaluation of oral feeding intervention and gastrostomy tube fading in adults with intellectual and multiple disabilities. Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 49(1), 107-114. https://doi.org/10.3109/13668250.2023.2206296 Reviewed by: Chantal Taluba, BFA, and Robert H. LaRue, PhD, BCBA-D Graduate School of…

Innovation, Collaboration, and Opportunity at Eden II: Creating Social Enterprises for the Autism Community (Part 1 of 2)

Interview conducted by David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Interviewees (in order of appearance): Mary McDonald, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA, Associate Executive Director, Eden II Programs, LI Jackie Libretti, MS, BCBA, LBA, Behavior Intervention Specialist for Long Island Adult Programs Cecilia Rivera, RBT, Vocational Specialist Randy Horowitz, MSEd, Associate Executive Director, Eden II…

Supporting the Profound Autism Community: A Collection of ASAT’s Published Offerings

David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D, Eli Allen, BS, and Sunita Chhatwani, MSc, MEd Association for Science in Autism Treatment Since 1998, ASAT has been dedicated to developing resources to support individuals across the spectrum, as well as the families and professionals who care for them. Individuals with Profound Autism often have complex needs that impact quality…

What are Areas of Concern When Working with Aging Adults with Autism?

I just started a new position working with aging adults with autism in a residential setting. Can you highlight some areas that should be considered when working with this population? Lara Redcay, MEd, BCBA, Amanda Duffy MEd, BCBA, LBS, and Kristina Gasiewski, MOTR/L, MEd, BCBA Melmark PA  Congratulations on your new role working with adults…

How Can We Best Support Adults with Autism, their Families and Teams, through the Aging Process at Home?

My parents are getting older, and I would like to be more involved with my adult sister who has autism. How can I best support my parents and sister, as well as the program team, as we all get older? Lara Redcay, MEd, BCBA, Amanda Duffy MEd, BCBA, LBS, Kristina Gasiewski, MOTR/L, MEd, BCBA Melmark…

What are Some Quality of Life Indicators for Adults Living with Autism and Intellectual Disabilities?

Written by Paul J. Waga, MPP, MEd, BCBA, and Ashley M. Benedetto, MSEd, BCBA Melmark Inc. This is an important question. But before we can discuss Quality of Life Indicators, we must first define what we mean when we say Quality of Life, or QoL in this context. QoL has been defined by The World…

Visioning the future of residential treatment: Creating care communities

Interview conducted by Mary Jane Weiss, PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Treatment In this interview, I had the fortunate opportunity to speak with Rita Gardner, MPH, LABA, BCBA. Rita serves as the President and CEO of Melmark. In this interview we highlight this non-profit organization’s expansion of residential options, an area of tremendous…

Siblings FORWARD: Development of a New Program to Engage Siblings of Autistic Adults in Future Planning

Long, K. A., LaRochelle, J., Gordillo, M., Pariseau, E. M., DeCelle, M. G., & Orsmond, G. (2023). Siblings FORWARD: Development of a new program to engage siblings of autistic adults in future planning. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. doi.org/10.1007/s10803-023-06178-1 Reviewed by Charlie Hui, Extern, and Kate McKenna, MEd, MSEd, MS, BCBA Association for Science…

Token‐economy‐based Contingency Management Increases Daily Steps in Adults with Developmental Disabilities

  Nastasi, J. A., Sheppard, R. D., & Raiff, B. R. (2020). Token‐economy‐based contingency management increases daily steps in adults with developmental disabilities. Behavioral Interventions, 35(2), 315-324. https://doi.org/10.1002/bin.1711 Reviewed by Molly Joyce-Trainor, MSEd, MS, BCBA, LBA New York City Public Schools Why research this topic? In 2020, only 24.2% of Americans met the guidelines for…

How do Caregivers Begin Transition Planning for Children With Autism?

My son is nine and in elementary school. I’ve heard a lot about transition plans and planning for his future, but I just don’t know when and where to start. Is it too early to begin planning for his transition or am I already late to this process? LynzeeRose Masiello, MSOT, OTR/L Manhattan Star Academy,…

Been There, Succeeded at That: An Interview with Eli Allen Sharing His Experiences with ABA as a Child

Interview conducted by: Charlie Hui (Extern) and David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Treatment For many individuals with autism, the help and support they receive as a child vastly shapes their future. For 30-year-old teacher’s aide Eli Allen, he was fortunate to have a family who were staunch advocates and helped him…