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The Training Curriculum for Supervisors of ABA Technicians in Autism Programs (2017) William T. Courtney, Breanne K. Hartley, Vince J. LaMarca, Mary Rosswurm, and Dennis H. Reid Distributed by LittleStar ABA Therapy Reviewed by David Celiberti and Sarah Treadaway The Training Curriculum for Supervisors of ABA Technicians in Autism Programs Effective training and supervision is…
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…
Authors’ Note (August 1, 2023): As we were preparing to republish this collection of tributes, we were reminded of Dr. Tristram Smith’s enduring legacy. This is reflected, in part, by numerous publications not included in our August 2018 tribute, as well as the many articles published posthumously. This updated and impressive list is shared by Dr.…
Source Dear Ms. Ireland, Thank you kindly for your recent and well written article about the use of chelation in the treatment of autism. It is a sad day when a parent such as Anne Borden King needs to shed light on a potentially dangerous treatment for which there is no evidence that it actually helps…
Source Dear Angelique Chrisafis: Thank you for your article, “’France is 50 years behind’: the ‘state scandal’ of French autism treatment.” Sadly, it looks like not much progress has been made since we first wrote about the unethical condition of autism treatment in France (January, 2012, February 2012, May, 2012). The psychoanalytic approach is…
Source Dear Mr. Stallings, This commentary is being shared in response to your article, “Teacher to Parent – Positive Reinforcement Doesn’t Work in the Long Run.” In the article, you assert that positive reinforcement is something that does not work in middle school and high school, and that extrinsic rewards are not an effective…
Source Dear Mr. Porter, It is indeed a sad day when it takes a journalist to suggest to parents that ingesting bleach is not a good idea. In your recent Newsweek article, “Parents are making their children drink bleach to ‘cure’ them of autism” (January 28, 2018), you bring to light the dangers of…
David Celiberti, Brian Fennell, Preeti Chojar, Franca Pastro, Sabrina Freeman, Mary Jane Weiss, and Vincent Winterling As an organization, we have long been committed to the promotion of evidence-based practices for all individuals with autism across the lifespan. Because autism is typically a lifelong developmental disability, many individuals with autism have a myriad of needs…
Source Dr. Hall, Thank you for your article. We deeply appreciate your recognition of the work of the Association for Science in Autism Treatment in taking steps to keep science at the forefront of every conversation about autism treatment. Your readers may not be aware of the sad reality that there are over 500…
An Interview with Devon Sundberg, MS, BCBA, CEO of the Behavior Analysis Center for Autism (BACA) and the Women in Behavior Analysis (WIBA) Conference Director Conducted by David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Treatment David: How did you come up with the idea for Women in Behavior Analysis? Devon: A few years…