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Updated by Brizida Vinjau, MS, BCBA and David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Treatment Description: Marijuana is comprised of the dried flowering tops and other parts of the cannabis plant, or a resinous extract of it (cannabis resin) which can be smoked or consumed as an edible. Cannabinoids, the chemical compounds within the plant,…
Chante Stoeckley, MEd, BCBA, LBA Association for Science in Autism Treatment Jane Asher, an English actress known for movies such as Alfie, Deep End, and The Mask of the Red Death, is also an ardent supporter of the autism community, and she is on the Professional Advisory Board at ASAT. In this series of public…
Compiled by Eilis O’Connell, MA, BCBA, Kathryn M. Daly, MA, BCBA, LBA, and David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Treatment In addition to the creation of new content in response to recent challenges associated with COVID-19, we wanted to use this special issue to showcase some of our previously published work that…
David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Treatment Did you know that the Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT) is primarily a volunteer-based organization? The important work that ASAT does to promote science-based treatment for individuals with autism could not happen without our volunteers. Currently, ASAT has dozens of volunteers working diligently…
I teach students with autism. I feel confident teaching academics and life skills, but not social skills. I need an easy and effective teaching method that is flexible, because I need to teach a variety of skills to a variety of children. Many of my students have intermediate or advanced language skills, but have trouble…
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. Purnima Hernandez, DDS, MA, BCBA, Medical Provider, Advocate, and Mother David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Treatment David: Thank you kindly for taking time from your busy schedule for this interview. When we met at NYSABA this past Fall, I was very intrigued by your credentials; more specifically,…
Science in Autism Treatment Publication Team Editors David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D Vincent Winterling, EdD Managing Editor Brizida Vinjau, MS, BCBA Content Editor Marcia Questel, MSEd, BCBA Digital Editor Preeti Chojar, MCA Newsletter Content Co-Coordinators Caroline Simard, MS, BCBA Aboli Jadhav, BE Subscriber Drive Vacant Advertising Sarah Treadaway, MEd, BCBA…
Erin Leif, David Celiberti, Maithri Sivaraman, Renee Wozniak It can be challenging for journalists to sift through all of the literature and media content related to autism treatments. In this article, we will be sharing information about the Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT) and suggesting ways you might navigate the perils of a…
Amanda Bueno dos Santos, BS, BCaBA and David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D Description : Bleach is typically used as a hard surface disinfectant, a germicide, and for bleaching textiles. It has been used as a treatment that involves a mixture of water, chlorine dioxide (CI02), and citric acid taken in on a regular schedule. With respect…
An Interview with Dr. Todd Harris, Executive Director of Autism Services, Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health and Amanda Duffy, Program Director, MEd, BCBA, Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Pennsylvania Conducted by Maggie Haag, MEd, LSW ASAT Lifespan Content Co-Coordinator Maggie: Employment for individuals with autism and/or intellectual disabilities is currently a major focus of adult serving systems nationally,…