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For years, frightening stories have been appearing in print, online and on the airwaves about a possible link between early childhood vaccinations and the onset of autism. These reports often refer to the “controversy” surrounding this question. While it is certainly true that there is controversy, there is no substantive argument about the evidence surrounding…
Updated by David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Treatment Both consumers and providers alike turn to the media for information about autism and its treatment. Some portrayals of autism treatment are balanced, clear, and accurate, whereas others may contain inaccuracies and misinformation. Why is accurate reporting on autism treatment important? To begin,…
Conducted by Josh Pritchard, MS, BCBA Co-editor, Science in Autism Treatment Q: We’re so glad to have you on our board – could you tell us a little bit about why/how you got into autism? A: My story goes back to my teenage days, when I developed an interest in teaching children with developmental disabilities…
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…
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…
My child with autism is not able to sit through religious services for more than a few minutes. How can I teach my child to attend religious services with our family for longer durations? Answered by Jessica Rothschild, MA and Sharon A. Reeve, PhD, BCBA-D Caldwell College This is a question that we have been…
Marissa Bennett “It’s very apparent to us that this is autism.” The developmental pediatrician’s words hit me like a nuclear bomb as I sat in the examination room cradling my 19-month-old son. I wanted to run far away with my son in a futile attempt to protect us from everyone, and from the autism that…
Written by Daniel Mruzek, PhD, BCBA-D If one wanted to market a scientifically-unproven intervention, device, or pill as a valid autism treatment to families affected by autism, how would one go about it? Glossy pictures? Glowing testimonials? Miracle claims? Hyped social media pitches? Charming infomercials? Answer: All of the above. And, here’s another marketing strategy:…
Written by Daniel Mruzek, PhD, BCBA-D When searching for a great restaurant or choosing a movie to go see, often we consider the personal re-ports of neighbors, work associates and friends. Why not? Their “testimonies” give us a quick method for judging the probability that a particular restaurant or movie will be a good investment.…