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Dear Mr. Ellis, Thank you kindly for your recent article Early Death in Those with Autism Spectrum Disorder. As you aptly stated in your piece, you anticipated that sharing these studies would shock your readers. We also hope that it motivates the autism community to reflect carefully on what we are doing (and what we are…
Dear EurekAlert: Thank you for your article which suggested that children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) were nearly 2.5 times more likely than children without ASD to be reported for suspected abuse/neglect by the age of 8. These data support other troubling statistics regarding the risks facing children with ASD, including higher mortality rates and…
An Interview with Dr. Stephen Eversole Founder and owner of Behavior Development Solutions. David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Treatment I recently had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Stephen Eversole, founder and owner of Behavior Development Solutions. David: Stephen, thank you so much for taking the time to participate in this…
Resources for Promoting Success at the Dentist David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D, Maithri Sivaraman, MSc, BCBA, and Yash Gupta Association for Science in Autism Treatment Resistance associated with dental visits is an all-too-common challenge for many individuals with (and without) autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Such resistance can lead to the use of restraint or pharmacological management,…
Authors’ Note (August 1, 2023): As we were preparing to republish this collection of tributes, we were reminded of Dr. Tristram Smith’s enduring legacy. This is reflected, in part, by numerous publications not included in our August 2018 tribute, as well as the many articles published posthumously. This updated and impressive list is shared by Dr.…
I am a BCBA working in an ABA Teaching Home. I am adept with teaching play skills to younger children but would like some guidance on assessing interests and helping young adults develop hobbies that they can pursue in an independent and meaningful manner. Answered By Megan McCarron, MS, BCBA Milestones Behavioral Services This is…
By Kelley L. Harrison, MA, BCBA, LBA-KS Thomas Zane, PhD, BCBA-D Department of Applied Behavioral Science, University of Kansas Over the past several years, there has been an increasing number of states that have passed laws making the use of marijuana legal (GCODP, 2011; Hadland, Knight, & Harris, 2015), either for medicinal or recreational purposes.…
Below you will find specific suggestions of ways you might incorporate ASAT’s resources within your teaching, readings, and undergraduate and graduate course assignments. For example, students could review research synopses on ASAT’s website and then share information on several treatments with their classmates. Additionally, the students could demonstrate how they would talk to consumers and…
The Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT) can provide opportunities for your undergraduate and graduate students to meet the challenges of a field fraught with pseudoscience, and to recognize the importance of keeping science and evidence at the forefront. As is the case for family members and providers, it may also be challenging for…
We have a home-based intervention ABA program for our son. What are some helpful suggestions for managing the steady stream of professionals in our home? Answered by Beverley Sharpe, parent of a 22- year-old daughter with autism. Opening your home to therapists, behavioral consultants, and other providers is part of effective treatment for your child.…
Janine Shapiro, CCC-SLP, BCBA Access Behavior Analysis As the first dually certified speech-language pathologist (SLP) and behavior analyst in Indiana, I fully believe in the power of fusing speech, language, social, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) sciences together to deliver more effective treatment. But I have not always been a proponent of ABA. Early on…