Compiled by Peggy Halliday, MEd, BCBA, Julia Weiss (Extern), and David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Treatment The following websites include milestones, checklists, booklets, and a wealth of information to help parents become savvy consumers of autism treatment. The contributors are parent groups as well as professional, medical, scientific, and legal…
I am a mother of three children, one of whom has autism and requires a tremendous amount of time and care. I worry about how this is impacting my other children, both of whom are a few years older and are very aware of how our family has changed because of their sibling’s diagnosis. Do…
My four-year-old child is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). His evaluator said that my son was “intellectually disabled in addition to having autism.” What is the relationship between autism spectrum disorders and intellectual disability? Is my son also intellectually disabled? Answered by Leanne Tull, M.ADS, BCBA and Bobby Newman, PhD, BCBA-D Room to Grow…
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…
My child is doing well with many of his ABA programs, even the ones that focus on the development of play skills. Unfortunately, he doesn’t play with most of the toys that we give him, and he has worked for the same five things since our program began a year ago (marshmallow peeps, Thomas trains,…
By David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D and Renee Wozniak, PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Treatment The decisions of many consumers are influenced by what they read in the newspaper or on the Internet and hear about on television or radio. It is our belief that access to effective treatment for the autism community is enhanced by…
David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Treatment In 2023 we celebrated our 25th Anniversary, what an incredible milestone that was only achieved with all the support of our volunteers, authors, sponsors, and donors. As we embark on a new year, we offer you 26 ways to support ASAT’s important work. Help us…
Jane Asher discusses the challenges facing parents of newly diagnosed children with autism.Also check out…Newly Diagnosed?Parent Information Packet Jane Asher highlights the manyresources that ASAT has tooffer the autism community.ASAT ResourcesJane Asher offers several importantconsiderations to guide any and alldecisions about autism treatment.Autism Treatment What Is New? Latest Published Articles Latest Newsletters Latest Media Watch…
Reviewed by: Elizabeth Callahan, BCaBA Caldwell University Wandering, also referred to as “elopement,” bolting, or running (i.e., “the child is a runner”) is a serious behavioral concern among both parents and professionals working with children with autism spectrum disorders. Several high profile cases involving children with autism have highlighted the dangerous and potentially fatal outcomes…
Many consumers and providers turn to the media for information about autism and its treatment. Sadly, the media’s portrayals of autism treatment are often fraught with inaccuracies and misinformation. Media Watch is intended to improve upon the accuracy of media representations. Media Watch has three main purposes: Responding to both accurate and inaccurate information or…
My child with autism is doing well in his academic programming, but I’d like to help him develop social skills with peers. He participates in playdates, but I often worry that we are not making the most of these opportunities. How can I help him learn to play with a friend? Considering the recent pandemic,…
