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Source Dear Ms. Lutz, On behalf of the Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT), we would like to thank you for your article, “Making Severe Autism Visible,” which outlines two upcoming projects aimed at disseminating information about some of the struggles individuals with autism and their families face on a daily basis. As…
Source Dear Editor, We would like to thank you for your article, “Expert Panel Withholds Support for Early Autism Screening” (The New York Times, August 3, 2015), and commend your balanced reporting of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force proposal for screening young children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). As you stated, experts have…
Source Dear Jspace Staff, We would like to thank you for your article, “Israeli Institutes open first-of-its-kind autism center in Middle East” (jspacenews.com, August 12, 2015), and commend your coverage of a critical topic: developments in research and treatment for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). As you point out, ASD is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder,…
Source Dear Sunrise, We are writing in response to your news report, “Classroom Cages,” which highlighted concerns regarding the management of challenging behavior in children with autism in public schools. In this case, a young boy with autism was caged in pool fencing, and the story unfortunately follows on the heels of several similar…
Source Dear Ms. Lutz: “Do no harm.” The fundamental tenet underlining ethical health care delivery bears tremendous relevance to the newly proposed rules regarding funding for residential and vocational settings for persons with developmental disabilities (DDs) in New Jersey. It is great to see that the State of New Jersey’s Department of Human Services…
Source Dear Mr. Huffman: Bravo! We would like to commend you for your thoughtful and insightful article calling attention to the fact that discredited therapies continue to be used with individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). With over 400 treatment options available, parents may struggle with identifying the most effective research-supported treatment that leads…
Autism Intervention for Underserved Populations: An Example from the Province of New Brunswick By David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D, ASAT Executive Director I recently had the good fortune of interviewing Dr. Paul McDonnell, Professor Emeritus from the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton, Canada. This interview focuses on the provision of autism intervention services in a low…
By Sasha Ferrer The 4th Annual Rock’n 4 Autism Awareness Concert, co-hosted by ASAT and Hoboken- based HOPES CAP, Inc., rocked out on Saturday, May 3rd! The Fuzzy Lemons, our generous sponsors and donors, and an enthusiastic crowd contributed to the success of this indoor/outdoor event. Sasha Ferrer, a Hoboken High School Senior and reporter was on hand and…
Source Dear Ms. Brenzel, We wish to thank you for your recent article highlighting the New Jersey Department of Education’s recognition of Mr. Mark Mautone as the New Jersey Teacher of the Year for 2014. Your story is important for a number of reasons. Such recognition is often bestowed on general education teachers; therefore,…
International Interview: With Nicole Rogerson, founding Director and CEO of Autism Awareness Australia By David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D I recently had the opportunity to interview Nicole Rogerson, founding Director and CEO of Autism Awareness Australia, a national not-for-profit organization. She is one of Australia’s leading advocates for the awareness and understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder,…
Conducted by David Celiberti, ASAT Executive Director I had the opportunity to interview Dr. Joyce Elizabeth Mauk, a longstanding member of our Professional Advisory Board. Dr. Mauk serves as President/CEO/Medical Director of the Child Study Center. She graduated from the University of Rochester School of Medicine in 1982. She has served as Director of the…