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Conducted by Adriane Miliotis, MA, BCBA, LBA, and David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Treatment Dr. Lina Slim, Ph.D., BCBA-D, CCC-SLP, is a Certified and Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and Board-Certified Behavior Analyst – Doctoral, with over 30 years of experience specializing in the diagnosis and management of children with Apraxia, neurodevelopmental and behavioral disorders, and…
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…
A Conversation with Rita Gardner about the Crisis in Adult Services Conducted by Mary Jane Weiss, PhD., BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Treatment Rita Gardner is President and CEO of Melmark, an organization that serves individuals with autism in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and North Carolina, and has been a progressive leader in behavior analytic intervention…
Compiled by Eilis O’Connell, MA, BCBA, Kathryn M. Daly, MA, BCBA, LBA, and David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Treatment In addition to the creation of new content in response to recent challenges associated with COVID-19, we wanted to use this special issue to showcase some of our previously published work that…
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…
Kate McKenna, M.Ed, M.S.Ed, BCBA, LBA Association for Science in Autism Treatment May was auction month at ASAT and this, our 9th Annual Autism Awareness Campaign & Auction was our most successful to date! Thanks to all of you who participated in the 2019 auction on Bidding for Good we raised over $11,000 that will…
Kate McKenna, MEd, MSEd, BCBA, LBA Association for Science in Autism Treatment It’s that time of year again! ASAT’s online auction has been launched! Looking for ABA materials? We have items from Different Roads, Behavior Development Solutions, and Stages Learning Materials. Search the comprehensive auction site and you’ll find autographed books written by leaders in…
I am a case manager at a small program for adults with autism. We offer a variety of vocational and residential programs. I see the value of incorporating the Quality of Life concept into what we do, but I am confused about how to actually do it. Can you help me understand the best ways…
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…
Williams, K. E., & Seiverling, L. (2018). Broccoli Boot Camp: Basic training for parents of selective eaters. Bethesda, Maryland: Woodbine House. Reviewed by Sabrina Freeman, PhD and David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Treatment Broccoli Boot Camp The book market is saturated with many titles on selective eating, written by people…
Tired of the Same Old Birthday Routine? Karrie Lindeman, EdD, SBL, BCBA-D Birthday coming up? Many of us are often faced with the age-old question, “What do you want for your birthday?!?” Many of us have also responded with the same answer, “I don’t know!” or “I have everything!” Next time this dilemma strikes,…