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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,…

Promoting Autism Awareness and Acceptance in School Settings

Simon Celiberti-Byam and Julia Weiss High School Externs with the Association for Science in Autism Treatment Increasingly, individuals with autism are included in regular educational settings. This inclusion is a huge improvement, as many were formerly taught in segregated settings and had reduced access to social, recreational, and educational activities. Still, these students may have…

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,…

How Can Caregivers Address Common Toilet Training Barriers?

My 3-year-old daughter was recently diagnosed with autism, and I have several concerns and worries. At the top of my list is toilet training and if she or I will ever be ready to tackle such a big challenge. I know it’s critical that we start toilet training, but I’m not sure how or where…

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…

Building Rapport with Students using Specific Strategies to Promote Pairing

I am a newly minted BCBA consulting for a team in a public-school setting for an 8-year-old boy with ASD. He has a history of escape-motivated behavior (e.g., refusal to do his homework) which appears to have progressed to engaging in avoidant behaviors as soon as he is approached by several of his providers. I am familiar…

Effects of video modeling on abduction-prevention skills by individuals with autism spectrum disorder

  Abadir, C. M., DeBar, R. M., Vladescu, J. C., Reeve, S. A., & Kupferman, D. M. (2021). Effects of video modeling on abduction‐prevention skills by individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 54(3), 1139-1156. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.822   Reviewed by Nicole Radzilowicz, MEd, BCBA and Mary Jane Weiss, PhD, BCBA-D Endicott College Why research this…

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…

Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Geographic Access to Autism Resources Across the US

  Bennett, L. M., Paskov, K., Kent, J., McNealis, M., Sutaria, S., Dods, O., Harjadi, C., Stockham, N., Ostrovsky, A., & Wall, D. P. (2023). Racial and ethnic disparities in geographic access to autism resources across the US. JAMA 6(1), 1-14. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36689227/ Reviewed by Simon Celiberti-Byam (Extern) and Mary Jane Weiss, PhD, BCBA-D Association for…

Using a Picture Activity Schedule Treatment Package to Teach Toothbrushing to Children with ASD

Moran, K., Reeve, S. A., Reeve, K. F., DeBar, R. M., & Somers, K. (2022). Using a picture activity schedule treatment package to teach toothbrushing to children with autism spectrum disorder. Education and Treatment of Children, 45, 145-156. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43494-022-00074-6 Reviewed by: Jeannine Ederer, BS, and Robert H. LaRue, PhD, BCBA-D Graduate School of Applied and…

The Son-Rise Program®: Is There Science Behind That?

Stacha C. Leslie, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA, Catherine L. McHugh, MA, BCBA, LBA, and Thomas Zane, PhD, BCBA-D Department of Applied Behavioral Science, University of Kansas Treatment for individuals with autism often involves a multidisciplinary team approach to address all aspects of an individual’s environment. Given this, advancements in autism treatment emphasize the inclusion of primary…