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Schlosser, R. W., Hemsley, B., Shane, H., Todd, J., Lang, R., Lilienfeld, S. O, … Odom, S. (2019). Rapid prompting method and autism spectrum disorder: Systematic review exposes lack of evidence. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 6, 403-412. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40489-019-00175-w Reviewed by: Samantha J. Sellars, Master’s Candidate, and Frank R. Cicero, PhD, BCBA, LBA Seton…
2022 Donor Wall In addition to our entire Board of Directors of the Association for Science in Autism Treatment, we acknowledge the following donors. Without their support, our important work could not be carried out. For that we are grateful. Benefactor $1000-1999 Phyllis Freidt (in honor of Peggy Halliday) Eric Lane Carol and Tom Sloan…
Chugani, D. C., Chugani, H. T., Wiznitzer, M., Parikh, S., Evans, P. A., Hansen, R. L., . . . Hirtz, D. (2016). Efficacy of low-dose buspirone for restricted and repetitive behavior in young children with autism spectrum disorder: A randomized trial. Journal of Pediatrics, 170, 45-53.e41-44. doi:10.1016/j.jpeds.2015.11.033 Reviewed by: Brittni M. Edmond, Master’s Candidate, and…
Dixon, M. R., Peach, J., Daar, J. H., & Penrod, C. (2017). Teaching complex verbal operants to children with autism and establishing generalization using the PEAK curriculum. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, n/a-n/a. doi:10.1002/jaba.373 Reviewed by: Donnell C. Major, Master’s Candidate, and Frank R. Cicero, PhD, BCBA, Seton Hall University Why research this topic? Intensive…
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…
Iadarola, S., Shih, W., Dean, M., Blanch, E., Harwood, R., Hetherington, S.,…& Smith, T. (2018). Implementing a manualized, classroom transition intervention for students with ASD in underresourced schools. Behavior Modification, 42, 126-147 Reviewed by: Frank Cicero, PhD, BCBA Seton Hall University Why research this topic? According to the National Center for Education Statistics, children…
Science in Autism Treatment Publication Team Editors David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D Vincent Winterling, EdD Managing Editor Brizida Vinjau, MS, BCBA Content Editor Marcia Questel, MSEd, BCBA Digital Editor Preeti Chojar, MCA Newsletter Content Co-Coordinators Caroline Simard, MS, BCBA Aboli Jadhav, BE Subscriber Drive Vacant Advertising Sarah Treadaway, MEd, BCBA…
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,…
Can the principles of applied behavior analysis be used to toilet train a child with an autism spectrum disorder? Answered by Frank Cicero, PhD Director of Psychological Services at Eden II Programs Here is the good news…children with autism can be toilet trained through the exact same methods that are used with typically-developing children. And…
I am a parent of an adolescent with autism who is urine trained but continues to have bowel accidents. What treatment strategies can I use to begin bowel training with him? Answered by Frank Cicero, PhD, BCBA-D Director of Psychological Services Eden II Programs Lingering issues with bowel training are common in individuals with autism, even…
Updated by Frank Cicero, PhD, BCBA and Erin Leif, PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Treatment Description: The Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) is a commercially available, standardized, naturalistic developmental behavioral intervention designed for the treatment of young children (aged 12-48 months) with or at risk for an autism spectrum diagnosis (ASD). The ESDM…