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Written by: Kimberly Marshall, PhD, BCBA-D University of Oregon Editor’s Note: The original version of this article was published in the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) Something Interesting Blog and can be found here. If you are or have been a practitioner in ABA, you have likely experienced a situation similar to the following: A…
Sarah E. Frampton, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA(NE) University of Nebraska David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Treatment For restaurants, retail stores, and products, quality ratings are often an important consideration when making a purchase. Although research studies do not come with star ratings in a review section, they too can be evaluated for…
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…
Eric V. Larsson, PhD, LP, BCBA-D, LBA Lovaas Institute Association for Science in Autism Treatment Evidence About ABA Treatment for Young Children with Autism (Council of Autism Service Providers [CASP], 2025) is an important companion to the CASP 2024 Practice Guidelines. This white paper summarizes the evidence from research on early, comprehensive, intensive Applied Behavior…
Council of Autism Service Providers (2024). Applied behavior analysis practice guidelines for the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Guidance for healthcare funders, regulatory bodies, service providers, and consumers [Clinical practice guidelines]. https://www.casproviders.org/asd-guidelines Mary Jane Weiss, PhD, BCBA-D and Elizabeth Renshaw, BCBA Endicott College Applied Behavior Analysis Practice Guidelines for the Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder is…
Reviewed by David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D and Prathik Sasikumar, Extern Association for Science in Autism Treatment The last few years have witnessed a dramatic surge in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across disciplines beyond behavior analysis—including medicine, law, and education. For example, an American Medical Association (2025) study found that by the fall of…
Karen Chartier, BCBA, Ting Bentley, MA, BCBA, LBA, Paulie Gavoni, EdD, BCBA-D, and Amy Bukszpan, PhD, BCBA-D The rapid growth of behavior analysis is not limited to the United States but is also evident around the world. For this reason, World Behavior Analysis Day Alliance (WBADA) was created in 2021 by passionate behavior analysts with…
Reviewed by Kate McKenna, MEd, MSEd, MS, BCBA Association for Science in Autism Treatment For almost 60 years, Melmark has dedicated itself to providing evidence-based, effective services to individuals on the autism spectrum. Their long track record of changed lives is a testament to the success of their programs. Melmark is committed to programs that…
David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D, Executive Director, Marcia Questel, MS Ed, BCBA, Externship Co-Coordinator, Kate McKenna, MEd, MSEd, MS, BCBA, Externship Co-Coordinator, and Reva Mathieu, EdD, BCBA, Media Corner Co-Coordinator Association for Science in Autism Treatment Did you know that the Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT) is primarily a volunteer-based organization? For over 25…
As a university ABA instructor and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), I’ve noticed increasing discussion around compassionate care. What exactly does compassionate care mean within the context of ABA, how is it applied in practice, and how can I meaningfully integrate these concepts into my teaching and practice? Answered by: Reva Mathieu-Sher, EdD., BCBA &…
Sarah Frampton, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA (NE) University of Nebraska Omaha “We regret to inform you that…” Sigh. I know what’s coming next. The article I worked on for several years has been rejected. In editorial terms, it’s a hard pass. Though I have received this decision from an associate editor in an esteemed journal many…