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Interview conducted by: Erin Leif, PhD, BCBA-D Monash University and the Association for Science in Autism Treatment I was so pleased to have the opportunity to talk to Porscia Lam about her son Harry and her family’s experience with early intervention in Australia. What is unique about Porscia’s story is that it took place during…
My 3-year-old daughter was recently diagnosed with autism, and I have several concerns and worries. At the top of my list is toilet training and if she or I will ever be ready to tackle such a big challenge. I know it’s critical that we start toilet training, but I’m not sure how or where…
Compiled by Sierra Celiberti Editor’s Note: This annotated compilation will be the first in a series of articles discussing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). Future articles will describe the various components of an IEP. We will also be featuring an interview with special education attorneys and advocates about how teams can work together to create effective…
Interview conducted by Saikiran Reddy Battula (Extern) and David Celiberti PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Treatment Interviewees: Lisa Searls, MA, BCBA (Motivating Change) Lorena Morsillo John A. Fortunato, PhD (Professor, Fordham University Gabelli School of Business, Area of Communication & Media Management) Thalia Morsillo, MA Miracle of Effort: Thalia’s Autism Journey, by John…
Welcome to ASAT’s quick links. Whether you are a parent of a newly diagnosed or a new professional to the field eager to learn about best practices, our list of links will connect with a vast array of valuable resources and information. Delve into our archived issues of Science in Autism Treatment, connect with us…
Leaf, J. B., Cihon, J. H., Leaf, R., McEachin, J., Liu, N., Russell, N., Unumb, L., Shapiro, S., & Khosrowshahi, D. (2022). Concerns about ABA-based intervention: An evaluation and recommendations. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 52(6), 2838-2853. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-05137-y Reviewed by: Caroline Simard, MS, BCBA & David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism…
I am a newly minted BCBA consulting for a team in a public-school setting for an 8-year-old boy with ASD. He has a history of escape-motivated behavior (e.g., refusal to do his homework) which appears to have progressed to engaging in avoidant behaviors as soon as he is approached by several of his providers. I am familiar…
Conducted by Marcia Questel, MS Ed, BCBA and David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D We had the good fortune to meet Aboli Jadhav in December of 2021 when she initially expressed interest in volunteering for ASAT. She ultimately joined our Externship which she completed in April of 2023. We thought it would be wonderful to share her…
Kate McKenna, MEd, MSEd, MS, BCBA Association for Science in Autism Treatment Lindsay Bly, MS, CCC-SLP Melmark History The science of speech-language pathology in the United States had its roots in the study of elocution, what we now call articulation, for rhetoric debate, and theatre, which had risen to prominence in 18th century England. Several…
Kate McKenna, MEd, MSEd, MS, BCBA David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Treatment Individuals with autism often receive services from multi-disciplinary teams. Treatment teams work in partnership with the individual and their family. The members of a team, and their specialties, may depend on the individual’s current level of functioning, the nature…
I am a father of a three-year-old boy who has recently received an autism diagnosis. Our pediatrician recommended we investigate ABA services. However, when I researched ABA on the internet, I was confused by the mixed information I found. It seems that there are people who have strong opinions about ABA that conflict with what…