Search Results for: #Multidisciplinary

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…

A review of Ethics Dialogue: Spelling to Communicate as a Treatment Recommendation

Quigley, S. P., Haag, M., Bly, L., Bird, F., & Gardner, R. (2025). Ethics dialogue: Spelling to communicate as a treatment recommendation. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 18, 884-887. Kate McKenna, MEd, MSEd, MS, BCBA Association for Science in Autism Treatment Introduction Spelling to Communicate (S2C) is an educational method designed for non-speaking, minimally speaking, or…

Ratings of the Effectiveness of 13 Therapeutic Diets for Autism Spectrum Disorder: Results of a National Survey

  Matthews, J. S., & Adams, J. B. (2023). Ratings of the effectiveness of 13 therapeutic diets for autism spectrum disorder: Results of a national survey. Journal of Personalized Medicine, 13(10), 1448. Reviewed by: Kate McKenna, MEd, MSEd, MS, BCBA, Association for Science in Autism Treatment Videsha Marya, PhD, BCBA-D, Endicott College Why study this…

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…

Review of Establishing Tolerance for Orthotics Casting in a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Idiopathic Toe Walking

  Udzella, N., Kovalic, K., Hirst, H., & Luiselli, J. K. (2024). Establishing tolerance for orthotics casting in a child with autism spectrum disorder and idiopathic toe walking. Clinical Case Studies, 23(6), 446–456. https://doi.org/10.1177/15346501241273341 Reviewed by: Frank Cicero, PhD, BCBA, Seton Hall University   Why research this topic? Children with autism and other developmental disabilities often have…

Epilepsy and Autism: Understanding the Overlap

Alexandra LaRue Rutgers University-Camden Kristina Mira, MEd, QBA Association for Science in Autism Treatment Introduction Photographed by Pavel Danilyuk (pexels.com) Comorbidity – the co-occurrence of two or more medical or psychological conditions in the same individual – is highly prevalent among people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disorders (O’Connell, 2021). Individuals with…

How Can ABA Providers Empower Caregivers for Successful Collaboration?

How Can ABA Providers Empower Caregivers for Successful Collaboration? I’m a BCBA working in a home-based program for school-aged children. I know caregiver involvement is integral to a program’s success; however, I’m having a difficult time not only getting caregiver buy-in but also learning how to best support and coach the caregivers I work with. Any guidance…

What are the Benefits of an Integrated Approach when Addressing Complex Medical and Behavioral Needs?

I am concerned that my son has an underlying medical problem that may explain some of their behaviors. Do you have any advice for a parent of a very complex individual who may have both medical and behavioral difficulties? How are such individuals treated? What kind of care is required? How do I ensure my…

Sensory-based Interventions

We know that autism is a complex condition with very diverse presentations. When considering sensory-based interventions, we also know that there are many different approaches that vary widely in both scope and implementation. Therefore, it is not possible or appropriate to provide a single treatment summary that addresses sensory-based interventions for autism. Whereas sensory-based interventions…

ABA for SLPs: Interprofessional Collaboration for Autism Support Teams

  Gerenser, J., & Koenig, M. (2019). ABA for SLPs: Interprofessional Collaboration for Autism Support Teams. Brookes Publishing Co. Reviewed by Mi Trinh, BA and Lina Slim, PhD, BCBA-D, CCC-SLP Association for Science in Autism Treatment Speech language pathologists (SLPs) and behavioral analysts (BAs) often share many clients diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in…

How can families of individuals with Rett Syndrome plan for care as their child ages?

My teenage daughter has Rett Syndrome and has always been served in a setting designed for individuals with autism. It has generally served her well, as she needs highly individualized care, and has responded well to ABA intervention. Over the years, her medical needs have grown more complex, and I am wondering about the best…