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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,…
With your help, we are reaching out to more and more people every day who share our commitment to accountability, advocate for compassionate service delivery, and agree that science should guide how we help and support individuals with autism and their families. Individuals with autism deserve nothing less! ASAT promotes awareness about autism and best…
Recent Accomplishments We are very proud to share some of the following accomplishments… Completed our fifth year of monthly issues of Science in Autism Treatment (SIAT) addressing topics of importance to consumers and professionals alike. Maintained our commitment to addressing all levels of ability and needs in the creation of new content. Shared translated newsletter…
Liaisons, Coordinators, Externs, & Other Volunteers In addition to our Board of Directors and our Professional Advisory Board, a number of Coordinators, Externs, and other Volunteers lend their time and talents to support ASAT’s mission and initiatives. We are very grateful! These are our helping hands: Liaisons Advisory Board Liaison Allison Parker, MA, BCBA Educator…
As a member of the media, you need quick access to accurate, up-to-date, science-based information about specific autism treatments. And, ASAT’s resources are here to help you in your research. There are hundreds of proposed autism treatments with only a handful supported by scientific evidence. Find links to ASAT’s Treatment Summaries here. Each summary includes…
I am a behavior analyst working with an 18-month-old recently diagnosed with autism. Do you have any suggestions on how to work with such a young client? Answered by Peggy Halliday, MEd, BCBA, Virginia Institute of Autism and Tristram Smith, PhD, University of Rochester Medical Center By now most of us have become familiar with…
I am a parent of a 7-year-old with autism who has responded well to her early intervention program based on ABA. I would like her educational program to address social skills more extensively. My child’s school-based team has informed me that they are seeking to improve the quantity and quality of her interactions with classmates,…
I am the parent of a student with autism who has developed some challenging behavior at school and the team has suggested a more formal assessment. What is meant by “functional analysis?” When should this be done and who should do it? Answered by Robert LaRue, PhD, BCBA-D Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center and Rutgers Center…
Why is early detection and treatment important? How can this be accomplished? Answered by Angela Smith, MA, BCBA Early detection of autism is essential in gaining access to treatment at the earliest point possible. With the rise in the incidence of autism, more and more families are faced with the challenge of accessing intervention programs…
My daughter with autism was very resistant during her first dental visit. Are there any steps we can take to help her tolerate a dental exam? We were actively involved in her home-based early intervention program for the last two years and have a working knowledge of ABA. Our daughter’s program is overseen by a…