Board of Directors

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D, is the part time Executive Director of ASAT and Past-President, a role he served from 2006 and 2012. He is the Co-Editor of ASAT’s newsletter, Science in Autism Treatment… Read moreHe received his PhD in clinical psychology from Rutgers University in 1993. Dr. Celiberti has served on a number of…

An Interview with Dr. Stephen Eversole

An Interview with Dr. Stephen Eversole Founder and owner of Behavior Development Solutions. David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Treatment I recently had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Stephen Eversole, founder and owner of Behavior Development Solutions. David: Stephen, thank you so much for taking the time to participate in this…

ASAT’s 9th Annual Autism Awareness Campaign: Bid and Bid Often

Kate McKenna, MEd, MSEd, BCBA, LBA Association for Science in Autism Treatment It’s that time of year again! ASAT’s online auction has been launched! Looking for ABA materials? We have items from Different Roads, Behavior Development Solutions, and Stages Learning Materials. Search the comprehensive auction site and you’ll find autographed books written by leaders in…

ASAT Responds to the Ottawa Citizen: “A national strategy for autism would help save families and save taxpayers’ money. So where is it?”

Source Dear Ottawa Citizen, First and foremost, we want to thank you for publishing the editorial by our colleague Beverley Sharpe, “A national strategy for autism would help save families and save taxpayers’ money. So where is it?” What a powerful account of a mother’s journey to help her daughter with autism realize her fullest…

Pledging Your Birthday

Tired of the Same Old Birthday Routine? Karrie Lindeman, EdD, SBL, BCBA-D   Birthday coming up? Many of us are often faced with the age-old question, “What do you want for your birthday?!?” Many of us have also responded with the same answer, “I don’t know!” or “I have everything!” Next time this dilemma strikes,…

Updated Resources for Promoting Dental Hygiene and Success at the Dentist

Resources for Promoting Success at the Dentist David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D, Maithri Sivaraman, MSc, BCBA, and Yash Gupta Association for Science in Autism Treatment Resistance associated with dental visits is an all-too-common challenge for many individuals with (and without) autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Such resistance can lead to the use of restraint or pharmacological management,…