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Compiled by Kate McKenna, MEd, MSEd, MS, BCBA and Kristina Gasiewski, MEd, MOTR/L, BCBA Association for Science in Autism Treatment Occupational and physical therapists are important members of the treatment team providing services to individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. In keeping with our mission of promoting effective evidenced-based treatments for individuals with…
Kate McKenna, MEd, MSEd, MS, BCBA and Kristina Gasiewski, MEd, MOTR/L, BCBA Association for Science in Autism Treatment History Occupational therapy (OT) was established in 1917 by six founders of the National Society for the Promotion of Occupational Therapy (NSPOT). This Society was later renamed in 1923 and is currently known as the American Occupational…
My son, who has autism and is now 23 years old, has had lifelong struggles with constipation. However, in the last few years, it has become much worse. He also seems to become horribly irritable when he has not had a bowel movement in a few days. We try to encourage eating fruits and fiber,…
Interview conducted by David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Treatment Interviewees: Tanya Browne, OT Reg NB, BCBA Kristina Gasiewski, MEd, MOTR/L, BCBA Angela L. Seal, MOT, OTR Amy Stango, OTD, OTR, BCBA Part I of this interview can be found here. David: In last month’s interview, we discussed your very interesting and unique…
Isabelle Mawby, BS (4th Year Medical Student) and David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Treatment Countless pediatricians and other medical providers serve the autism community, and the onset of this relationship often predates a diagnosis. Supporting children with autism and their families can be both incredibly rewarding and at times overwhelming. In turn,…
Interview conducted by David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Treatment Interviewees: Amy Stango, OTD, OTR, BCBA Angela L. Seal, MOT, OTR Kristina Gasiewski, MEd, MOTR/L, BCBA Tanya Browne, OT Reg NB, BCBA Occupational therapy is a form of therapy provided to many, but not all, individuals with autism. Sometimes the targets of…
Mi Trinh, BA, Carolina Arguello, BA, and David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Treatment In November 2020, The Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) shared a resource titled “Interprofessional Collaborative Practice Between Behavior Analysts and Speech-Language Pathologists.” This document was developed by Trina D. Spencer, PhD, BCBA-D, Lina Slim, PhD, BCBA-D, CCC-SLP,…
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…
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,…
We have a nine-year old daughter with ASD who started 3rd grade in a new school. She is coming home every day very upset due to other students calling her names and isolating her from social activities. We wanted her to attend the neighborhood school but how can we protect her from bullying? Answered by…
Answered by Amy McGinnis Stango, MS, OTR, BCBA Occupational therapy (OT) can be beneficial as a supplemental treatment to your child’s ABA program. The goal of occupational therapy is to support an individual’s health and participation in life through engagement in occupations or everyday tasks (AOTA, 2008). The occupational therapy process begins with an evaluation.…