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Conducted by Frank Bird, MEd, BCBA, LABA Co-Founder, Chief Clinical Officer and Vice President, Melmark These two interviews with parents of adults with autism illustrate the emotional and logistical challenges of placement and show the need for strong and unrelenting advocacy. They also demonstrate the uncertainty of finding appropriate intervention in adulthood, even when childhood…
English, D. L., Gounden, S., Dagher, R. E., Chan, S. F., Furlonger, B. E., Anderson, A., & Moore, D.W. (2017). Effects of video modeling with video feedback on vocational skills of adults with autism spectrum disorder. Developmental Neurorehabilitation, 20(8), 511-524. https://doi.org/10.1080/17518423.2017.1282051. Reviewed by: Laura Peterson, EdM, BCBA and Robert H. LaRue, PhD, BCBA-D Rutgers,…
Sarah Cummins, MA, BCBA Association for Science in Autism Treatment The journey to arriving at a housing solution can be a long one. It is vital for individuals with disabilities and their families to understand how the process works. The Supportive Housing Association of New Jersey (SHA), a statewide non-profit organization, has developed a comprehensive…
Luxford, S., Hadwin, J. A., & Kovshoff, H. (2017). Evaluating the effectiveness of a school-based cognitive behavioural therapy intervention for anxiety in adolescents diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 47(12), 3896-3908. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-016-2857-7. Reviewed by: Samreen Rizvi, MA, and Robert H. LaRue, PhD, BCBA-D, Graduate School of Applied and Professional…
Ryan, G., Brady, S., Holloway, J., & Lydon, H. (2018). Increasing appropriate conversation skills using a behavioral skills training package for adults with intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 23(4), 567-580. doi:10.1177/1744629517750744. Epub 2018 Jan 1. PMID: 29291670. Reviewed by: Mary Catherine Patey, Master’s Candidate, and Frank R. Cicero, PhD,…
Schiltz, H. K., McVey, A. J., Dolan, B. K., Willar, K. S., Pleiss, S., Karst, J. S., Carson, A. M., Caiozzo, C., Vogt, E. M., Yund, B. D., & Van Hecke, A. V. (2018). Changes in depressive symptoms among adolescents with ASD completing the PEERS® social skills intervention. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders,…
Wilson, K. P., Steinbrenner, J. R., Kalandadze, T., & Handler, L. (2019). Interventions targeting expressive communication systems in adults with autism spectrum disorders: A systematic review. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 62(4), 1959-1978. Reviewed by: Kristen Singagliese, MS Ed, SPEd and David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Treatment Why…
David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D, Eilis O’Connell, MA, BCBA, Preeti Chojar, MCA, and Smrithi Thyagarajan (Extern) Association for Science in Autism Treatment Each year as tens of thousands of children with autism turn 18, they and their families face an uncertain future due to changes in service delivery models, limited funding, and diminished services, supports, and…
Finding your way: A college guide for students on the spectrum (2018). Arlington, VA: Organization for Autism Research. Reviewed by Kate McKenna, MEd, MSEd, BCBA, LBA Association for Science in Autism Treatment The Organization for Autism Research (OAR) was founded in December 2001 by parents and grandparents of children and adults on the autism…
Written by Autism New Jersey and reprinted with permission. Credit: Artwork by Marina Azimova, EdM, MSW, BCBA In recent years, researchers examining employment outcomes have found that when young adults with autism have opportunities to participate in programs that both adequately prepare and support them as they enter the workforce, they can become successful and…
Interview conducted by Mary Jane Weiss, PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Treatment I recently had the opportunity to speak with the Leadership Team at Melmark and ask them some questions about how Melmark delivers services, trains staff, and fulfills its mission. Questions for Rita Gardner, MPH, LABA, BCBA; President and Chief…