Clinically Significant Outcomes of Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders: An Individual Participant Data Meta-Analysis

  Eldevik, S., Strømgren, B., Eikeseth, S., Fields, A., Goetz, C. M., & Titlestad, K. B. (2026). Clinically significant outcomes of early intensive behavioral intervention for children with autism spectrum disorders: An individual participant data meta-analysis. Autism Research, 19(1), 1-32. https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70169 Reviewed by: Elizabeth Renshaw, MS, RBA (Ont.), BCBA, and Mary Jane Weiss, PhD, BCBA-D,…

Is ABA the right choice for my child? How can I better understand ABA in today’s evolving field?

After my child’s recent autism diagnosis, we were referred for therapy services, including applied behavior analysis (ABA). Since I was unfamiliar with ABA, I looked for more information online and encountered mixed perspectives, with some sources strongly supporting ABA and others raising concerns about its appropriateness for use with autistic children. How can I determine…

Review of Familial Recurrence of Autism: Updates from the Baby Siblings Research Consortium

Ozonoff, S., Young, G. S., Bradshaw, J., Charman, T., Chawarska, K., Iverson, J. M., Klaiman, C., Landa, R.J., McDonald, N., Messinger, D., Schmidt, R.J., Wilkinson, C.L., & Zwaigenbaum, L. (2024). Familial recurrence of autism: Updates from the Baby Siblings Research Consortium. Pediatrics, 154(2), https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2023-065297 Reviewed by: Rachel Davis, EdM, LDT-C, BCBA, LBA-NJ and Robert H.…

Examining Behavioral Interventions for Infancy and Early Toddlerhood: A Systematic Review of Intervention Effects, Parameters, and Participants

  Simacek, J. J., Riegelman, A., Gunderson, J., Worthley, E., Dimian, A. F., Chaxiong, P., Wolff, J. J. (2025). Examining behavioral interventions for infancy and early toddlerhood: A systematic review of intervention effects, parameters, and participants. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-025-06804-0   Reviewed by: Sindhu Cherukupalli, MA, & Robert H. LaRue, PhD, BCBA-D…

An Annotated List of Resources to Promote Water Safety for Individuals with Autism

Harshita Nekkanti and Smrithi Thyagarajan, Externs Association for Science in Autism Treatment Introduction Water safety can present unique circumstances for families with autistic children, requiring thoughtful planning, awareness, and supervision. Many autistic individuals are naturally drawn to water and may find these experiences enjoyable or calming (Carter & Koch, 2022). Because of this strong attraction,…

Functional Communication Training for Toddlers At-Risk for Autism with Early Problem Behavior

Neely, L., Carnett, A., Cantrell, K., Stegemann, S., & Svoboda, M. (2022) Functional communication training for toddlers at‐risk for autism with early problem behavior. Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders, 6, 537-548. Reviewed by: Smrithi Thyagarajan (Extern) & Kate McKenna, MEd, MSEd, MS, BCBA, LBA Why research this topic? Young children with autism can experience difficulties with social…

Focus on the Treatment Team: Physical Therapy

Kate McKenna, MEd, MSEd, MS, BCBA, Association for Science in Autism Treatment Brittany Hardie, PT, DPT, Melmark History As detailed in Moffat (2003), physical therapy has a long history in the United States and the profession has evolved over time in response to multiple major historical and medical events. The involvement of physical therapists in…