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Elizabeth Hardesty, MA, BCBA, Kassidy Ashbeck, MS, Isabelle Sharp, BA, and Thomas Zane, PhD, BCBA-D Department of Applied Behavioral Science, University of Kansas The authors and editors would like to thank Scott Myers, MD and Thomas Challman, MD for their review of the draft of this article. Deficits in social communication are a key diagnostic…
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…
As the parent of a child with autism, the holiday season can often feel daunting: breaks or changes in schedules, large gatherings of people, even special foods and clothing. Are there strategies you might be able to share to best prepare my child, and myself, for this season? Answered by Ashley Inoa, MA, BCBA, LBA-NJ…
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…
Organization for Autism Research. (2019). Life Journey through Autism: A Guide for Military Families (2nd ed.). https://researchautism.org/resources/a-guide-for-military-families/ Reviewed by Avi Jaiswal, Extern Association for Science in Autism Treatment Introduction Each family manages the challenges that come with an autism diagnosis differently. As a military family, you navigate many distinct challenges. Some common struggles include…
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…
I am the parent of a newly diagnosed boy with ASD. He is my third child and is verbal, presents with some behavioral challenges along with many neat qualities as well. How can I explain autism to friends and family and ultimately to my son? Answered by Ashleigh O’Connor, BSpHSc, Grad Cert (Autism), MEd (ABA),…
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…
Compiled by Sierra Celiberti Editor’s Note: This annotated compilation will be the first in a series of articles discussing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). Future articles will describe the various components of an IEP. We will also be featuring an interview with special education attorneys and advocates about how teams can work together to create effective…
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…
Conducted by Marcia Questel, MS Ed, BCBA and David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D We had the good fortune to meet Aboli Jadhav in December of 2021 when she initially expressed interest in volunteering for ASAT. She ultimately joined our Externship which she completed in April of 2023. We thought it would be wonderful to share her…