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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…
Lessons Learned, Lessons Shared: An Interview with Dr. Sabrina Freeman, Parent, Author, and Advocate Conducted by David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D David: Thank you for the opportunity to interview you about your experiences and the many lessons that you have learned parenting a child with autism over the years. I want to let our readers know…
We have a teenage son with autism, and as he continues into adulthood we are concerned about being prepared to address specific issues related to sexuality and safety. What are the most important issues for us to consider and what skills should we target to maximize his safety and healthy development? Answered by Frank Cicero,…
Question: I am a newly-minted BCBA, working in a public school. I really love my job and the students with whom I work. A concern I have is how to help parents and others understand what it is that I do, especially as it relates to some of the more fundamental principles that underlie our…
Conducted by David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D Executive Director, Association for Science in Autism Treatment I had the opportunity to interview Dr. Catherine Maurice, a founding member of ASAT and current member of our Professional Advisory Board. Dr. Maurice has been a long-term supporter and integral part of ASAT’s success. We are deeply grateful for her…