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Evaluating the Effectiveness of a School-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Intervention for Anxiety in Adolescents Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder

  Luxford, S., Hadwin, J. A., & Kovshoff, H. (2017). Evaluating the effectiveness of a school-based cognitive behavioural therapy intervention for anxiety in adolescents diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 47(12), 3896-3908. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-016-2857-7. Reviewed by: Samreen Rizvi, MA, and Robert H. LaRue, PhD, BCBA-D, Graduate School of Applied and Professional…

Shining a spotlight on the NeuroLogica Blog: The importance of data-based science

By Shravanthi Chidambaram, PhD Association for Science in Autism Treatment More than ever, we are in dire need of access to accurate and evidence-based information. With the internet constantly bombarding us with content, it becomes quite an arduous task to sift through what is true and what is not. Blogs like NeuroLogica help us understand…

Retraction of Published Research

David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Treatment Frank Cicero, PhD, BCBA, LBA Seton Hall University   retraction NOUN 1. the action of drawing something back or back in. “The pilot retracted the airplane’s landing gear.” 2. a withdrawal of a statement, accusation, or undertaking. “The hospital retracted its job offer after learning…

Real Life Experience of Medical Cannabis Treatment in Autism: Analysis of Safety and Efficacy

  Bar-Lev Schleider, L., Mechoulam, R., Saban, N., Meiri, G., & Novack, V. (2019). Real life experience of medical cannabis treatment in autism: Analysis of safety and efficacy. Scientific Reports, 9, 1-7. doi:10.1038/s41598-018-37570-y Reviewed by Nyasia Sanchez, Masters Candidate, and Frank R. Cicero, PhD, BCBA, LBA, Assistant Professor, Seton Hall University Why research this topic?…

Review of The Persistence of Fad Interventions in the Face of Negative Scientific Evidence: Facilitated Communication for Autism as a Case Example

  Lilienfeld, S., Marshall, J., Todd, J., & Shane, H. (2014). The persistence of fad interventions in the face of negative scientific evidence: Facilitated Communication for autism as a case example. Evidence-Based Communication Assessment and Intervention, 8(2), 62-101. https://doi.org/10.1080/17489539.2014.976332 Reviewed by Alice Bravo, MEd Association for Science in Autism Treatment Introduction With the multitude of…

How can I teach my son to cooperate with wearing a face mask?

As the country further re-opens during the COVID-19 pandemic, I would like my son with autism to be able to visit some places he used to enjoy. However, I know that face masks are now required, and he is resistant to wearing one. How can I teach my son to cooperate with wearing a face…

Cannabis and Marijuana

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,…

Jane Asher: Actress, Philanthropist, Supporter of Science

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…

Coping with COVID-19: A non-exhaustive, annotated list of previously published but relevant ASAT articles

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…

Do you stand for science? Stand with us

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…

What’s a good way to teach social skills, especially in a group?

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…