Dental Desensitization for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder through Graduated Exposure, Reinforcement, and Reinforcement-Fading

  Carter, L., Harper, J. M., & Luiselli, J. K. (2019). Dental desensitization for students with autism spectrum disorder through graduated exposure, reinforcement, and reinforcement-fading. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 31(2) 1-10. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10882-018-9635-8 Reviewed by: Roxanne Gayle, PhD, BCBA-D and Mary Jane Weiss, PhD, BCBA-D, Endicott College Why research this topic? As we saw in…

Comorbidity in Autism

Eilis O’Connell MA, BCBA, LBA-NY Association for Science in Autism Treatment The Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT) provides high quality, accurate, and timely resources for individuals on the autism spectrum, their families, and the professionals who work with them. Our organization upholds the value that all individuals should have knowledge and access to…

The Effect of Sensory Integration Therapy on Occupational Performance in Children with Autism.

  Kashefimehr, B., Kayihan, H., & Huri, M. (2018). The effect of sensory integration therapy on occupational performance in children with autism. OTJR: Occupation, Participation, and Health, 38(2), 75-83. https://doi.org/10.1177/1539449217743456 Reviewed by: Caitlin Chambers, MEd, BCBA, and Robert LaRue, PhD, BCBA-D, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Why research this topic? Behaviors such as…

How ASAT Supports Special Education and General Education Teachers

David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D, Kaitlyn Evoy, BA, Sarah Cummins, MA, BCBA, and Kate McKenna, MEd, MSEd, BCBA, LBA Association for Science in Autism Treatment The Association for Science in Autism Treatment strives to promote evidence-based practices for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in all aspects of their life, including in the classroom. The reality…

A Review of Journey to Community Housing with Supports: A Road Map for Individuals and Their Families in New Jersey

Sarah Cummins, MA, BCBA Association for Science in Autism Treatment The journey to arriving at a housing solution can be a long one.  It is vital for individuals with disabilities and their families to understand how the process works. The Supportive Housing Association of New Jersey (SHA), a statewide non-profit organization, has developed a comprehensive…

A Spotlight on Science in Autism Treatment

David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D, Vincent Winterling, EdD, Brizida Vinjau, MS, BCBA, Marcia Questel, MSEd, BCBA, & Caroline Simard, MS, BCBA Association for Science in Autism Treatment As providers and family members, you have undoubtedly witnessed consumers enticed and distracted by an endless stream of purported autism treatments. Often, these treatments run counter to effective approaches,…

Stem Cell Therapy for Autism: Is There Science Behind That?

Shravanthi Chidambaram, PhD Association for Science in Autism Treatment Scott M. Myers, MD Geisinger Autism & Developmental Medicine Institute Stem cell therapy has successfully treated a number of diseases like leukemia (Aversa et al., 2001), lymphoma (Zahid et al., 2017), aplastic anemia (Georges & Storb, 2002), and others, generating enormous curiosity in its potential and…

Interview with Dr. Michelle Kelly: Part 2 of 2

An Interview with Michelle Kelly, PhD, BCBA-D, C. Psychol., Ps. S. I., Associate Professor, Counseling, Special Education and Neuroscience Division, at the Emirates College of Advanced Education (ECAE) Part 1 of this interview can be found here. Conducted by Lina Slim, PhD, BCBA-D, CCC-SLP Lina: The first part of this interview was well received, and…

Interview with Dr. Michelle Kelly: Part 1 of 2

An Interview with Michelle Kelly, PhD, BCBA-D, C. Psychol., Ps. S. I., Associate Professor, Counseling, Special Education and Neuroscience Division, at the Emirates College of Advanced Education (ECAE) Part 2 of this interview can be found here. Conducted by Lina Slim, PhD, BCBA-D, CCC-SLP I had the great pleasure to interview Dr. Michelle Kelly and learn…

Essential Oils

Updated by: Carolina Arguello, MS, ASAT Extern Description:  Essential oils are liquids extracted from a variety of plants. The oil is extracted from the bark, fruit, flowers, or leaves. The main method for extracting these essential oils is distillation, though various other methods can be used including expression, enfleurage, maceration, solvent extraction, and carbon dioxide…

Sensory Diets: Is There Science Behind That?

Kathleen M. Holehan, MA, BCBA, LBA, and Thomas Zane, PhD, BCBA-D Department of Applied Behavioral Science, University of Kansas As the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) continues to increase, individuals and families continue to require evidence-based interventions that effectively promote adaptive behavior and decrease maladaptive behavior. Unfortunately, some interventions that have not been empirically…