Board of Directors

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D, is the part time Executive Director of ASAT and Past-President, a role he served from 2006 and 2012. He is the Co-Editor of ASAT’s newsletter, Science in Autism Treatment… Read moreHe received his PhD in clinical psychology from Rutgers University in 1993. Dr. Celiberti has served on a number of…

ASAT Responds to the Ottawa Citizen: “A national strategy for autism would help save families and save taxpayers’ money. So where is it?”

Source Dear Ottawa Citizen, First and foremost, we want to thank you for publishing the editorial by our colleague Beverley Sharpe, “A national strategy for autism would help save families and save taxpayers’ money. So where is it?” What a powerful account of a mother’s journey to help her daughter with autism realize her fullest…

Donors Wall 2017

Donor Wall 2017 In addition to our entire board of directors, we acknowledge the following 2017 donors. Without their support, our important work could not be carried out. Benefactors $1,000 – $1,999 Peter and Karen Young Kathryn Dobel Eric Lane Alliance $500 – $999 Phyllis Freidt (In honor of Peggy Halliday) Sara Stojkvic Ali and Bernie Webb…

How ASAT Supports Parents of Older Children and Adults

David Celiberti, Brian Fennell, Preeti Chojar, Franca Pastro, Sabrina Freeman, Mary Jane Weiss, and Vincent Winterling As an organization, we have long been committed to the promotion of evidence-based practices for all individuals with autism across the lifespan. Because autism is typically a lifelong developmental disability, many individuals with autism have a myriad of needs…

Managing a Home-Based ABA Program

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.…

Donor Wall 2018

Donor Wall 2018 In addition to our entire board of directors, we acknowledge the following 2018 donors. Without their support, our important work could not be carried out. Benefactor $1,000 – $1,999 Eric Lane Alliance $500 – $999 Kathryn Dobel Phyllis Freidt (in honor of Peggy Halliday) Sara Stojkovic Alison and Bernie Webb Patron $100 – $499 Nina…

Interviews

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…