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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…

Supporting the Profound Autism Community: A Collection of ASAT’s Published Offerings

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…

Review of Clinical Systems and Programming in Human Services Organizations: EnvisionSMART™: A Melmark Model of Administration and Operations.

Bird, F. L., Maguire, H., Harper, J. M., Gardner, R. M., Shlesinger, A., & Luiselli, J. K. (2023). Clinical systems and programming in human services organizations: EnvisionSMART™: A Melmark model of administration and operation. Academic Press. Kate McKenna, MEd, MSEd, MS, BCBA, LBA Association for Science in Autism Treatment Clinical Systems and Programming in Human…

What are Areas of Concern When Working with Aging Adults with Autism?

I just started a new position working with aging adults with autism in a residential setting. Can you highlight some areas that should be considered when working with this population? Lara Redcay, MEd, BCBA, Amanda Duffy MEd, BCBA, LBS, and Kristina Gasiewski, MOTR/L, MEd, BCBA Melmark PA  Congratulations on your new role working with adults…

Elevating the Delivery of Human Services with EnvisionSMART: A Melmark Model of Administration and Operation

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…

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…

Visioning the future of residential treatment: Creating care communities

Interview conducted by Mary Jane Weiss, PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Treatment In this interview, I had the fortunate opportunity to speak with Rita Gardner, MPH, LABA, BCBA. Rita serves as the President and CEO of Melmark. In this interview we highlight this non-profit organization’s expansion of residential options, an area of tremendous…

Token‐economy‐based Contingency Management Increases Daily Steps in Adults with Developmental Disabilities

  Nastasi, J. A., Sheppard, R. D., & Raiff, B. R. (2020). Token‐economy‐based contingency management increases daily steps in adults with developmental disabilities. Behavioral Interventions, 35(2), 315-324. https://doi.org/10.1002/bin.1711 Reviewed by Molly Joyce-Trainor, MSEd, MS, BCBA, LBA New York City Public Schools Why research this topic? In 2020, only 24.2% of Americans met the guidelines for…

How do Caregivers Begin Transition Planning for Children With Autism?

My son is nine and in elementary school. I’ve heard a lot about transition plans and planning for his future, but I just don’t know when and where to start. Is it too early to begin planning for his transition or am I already late to this process? LynzeeRose Masiello, MSOT, OTR/L Manhattan Star Academy,…

The Council of Autism Service Providers:
A Comprehensive Look at CASP’s Initiatives and Resources

Jacqueline Weber, PhD, BCBA-D, David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D and Saikiran Reddy Battula (Extern) Association for Science in Autism Treatment Authors’ Note:  We would like to thank Andy Beres, Director of Marketing and Communications, for his helpful suggestions and support in the development of this article and this dedicated issue of Science in Autism Treatment.  …

An Interview with Erick Dubuque, PhD, LBA, BCBA-D, Director of the Autism Commission on Quality (ACQ)

Interview conducted by David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Treatment   As this issue of Science in Autism Treatment is dedicated to the Council of Autism Service Providers (CASP), I am thrilled to feature an interview with Dr. Erick Dubuque. As the leader of the Autism Commission on Quality (ACQ), Dr. Dubuque…