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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,…
Maithri Sivaraman, MSc, BCBA, International Dissemination Coordinator Association for Science in Autism Treatment We live in an increasingly evolving digital age. Consumers encounter information from a multitude of sources including traditional media sites, social media, and email. Much of this information is valuable; however not all of them are sources of information as much as…
Thank you for your interest in learning more about volunteer opportunities at the Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT)! The important work that ASAT does in promoting science-based treatment for individuals with autism would not be possible without our volunteers. Currently, ASAT has over 60 volunteers and externs who are committed to evidence-based autism…
Zachary Houston, MS, BCBA For two decades we have stood together in support of science. Since our first issue in 1999 we have worked with you to adopt higher standards of accountability for the care, education, and treatment of individuals with autism. Since ASAT’s inception, our all volunteer board has published 43 newsletters with the…
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. MacNamee, We are writing in response to your article, “HSE staff member accused of feeding their child bleach solution ´to cure´ autism.” We would like to thank you for raising awareness about an important issue facing not only Irish families, but families worldwide, which is the administration of bleach (via any…