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…

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…

Early Childhood Development and Autism Spectrum Disorders: What Matters the Most?

Answered by Stephen R. Anderson, PhD, BCBA, LBA The Summit Center While most children seem to acquire foundational social and cognitive skills effortlessly through everyday experiences, many children with autism face significant challenges in developing these same abilities. Most children enter the world with natural abilities that provide the foundation for healthy social and intellectual…

Interview with Porscia Lam, Mother and Author

Interview conducted by: Erin Leif, PhD, BCBA-D Monash University and the Association for Science in Autism Treatment I was so pleased to have the opportunity to talk to Porscia Lam about her son Harry and her family’s experience with early intervention in Australia. What is unique about Porscia’s story is that it took place during…

The Power of Early Intervention: An Inside Look with the Authors of Miracle of Effort: Thalia’s Autism Journey

Interview conducted by Saikiran Reddy Battula (Extern) and David Celiberti PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Treatment Interviewees: Lisa Searls, MA, BCBA (Motivating Change) Lorena Morsillo John A. Fortunato, PhD (Professor, Fordham University Gabelli School of Business, Area of Communication & Media Management) Thalia Morsillo, MA Miracle of Effort: Thalia’s Autism Journey, by John…

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…