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Conducted by David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D President, Association for Science in Autism Treatment Joe, it is a pleasure to interview you for this issue of Science in Autism Treatment, as you are the longest-serving member of the current ASAT board. You have been involved with ASAT since the early years and have actively participated in…
Conducted by David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Treatment David: Elizabeth, as you know, the focus of your project is very congruent with ASAT’s mission and initiatives related to promoting awareness of science-based treatment; therefore, we are very grateful for this opportunity to interview and learn more about your experiences and discoveries.…
Conducted by David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D President, Association for Science in Autism Treatment As many of our readers are aware pseudo-scientific treatments are not exclusive to autism. We had the opportunity to interview Dr. Stephen Barrett, M.D., a staunch advocate for science and a formidable opponent of quackery. Given Dr. Barrett’s longstanding efforts in these…
Conducted by David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D President, Association for Science in Autism Treatment I am pleased to have this opportunity to interview you, the newest member of ASAT’s Board of Directors. As you know from my letter, as we look to this new year, we are in the process of assessing and improving upon the…
Conducted by David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D President, Association for Science in Autism Treatment The autism community knows very well that significant outcomes are achieved when parents and professionals work in partnership. ASAT is no exception. In fact, parents played a significant role in the creation of ASAT over 10 years ago. Currently, ASAT has five…
Effective communication with media outlets is potentially the greatest asset that we have in promoting a science-based approach to autism treatment. Each and every media contribution has the potential to reach thousands of consumers and service providers. In the interview below, the perspectives of several leaders in the field of autism treatment were solicited. A…
Conducted by David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D President, Association for Science in Autism Treatment We have received wonderful feedback on the first part of our interview which was featured in the Spring 2010 issue of this newsletter. I am grateful for your willingness to respond to a few more questions that are less relevant to facilitated…
Conducted by David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D President, Association for Science in Autism Treatment Q: Thank you so much for taking the time to participate in this two-part interview. I am grateful for this opportunity to share some of your experiences and perspectives with SIAT readers in Part 1 of this interview. Our readers should know…
Interviews with Leaders in the Field of Autism In this section you will find candid conversations with leaders in the field of autism and its treatment, research methodology, and understanding the impact of pseudoscience. Interview with Rita Gardner (Melmark) about successes and challenges in ABA Interview with Rita Gardner (Melmark) about the crisis in adult…
I am concerned that my young grandson may have signs of autism, but I am uncomfortable bringing this up with my son and daughter-in-law. Do you have any suggestions about how best to approach them? Answered by Peggy Halliday, MEd, BCBA and David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Treatment We appreciate your…
Welcome to Clinical Corner, where you can find answers to questions about evidence-based practices for autism intervention across the lifespan. Here, you will access the insights and expertise of some of the leading authorities in the field of autism with experience working with individuals of varying ages, needs, and ability levels. For your convenience, responses are organized by category, with…