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Kasari, C., Dean, M., Kretzmann, M., Shih, W., Orlich, F., Whitney, R., … & King, B. (2016). Children with autism spectrum disorder and social skills groups at school: A randomized trial comparing intervention approach and peer composition. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 57(2), 171-179. Allison Hawkins Rutgers University, Graduate School of Applied and…
The following booklist focuses on books related to autism and its treatment across the lifespan years of individuals with ASD. Advocacy Ariel, C. N., & Naseef, R. A. (Eds.) (2006). Voices from the spectrum: Parents, grandparents, siblings, people with autism, and professionals share their wisdom. London, UK: Jessica Kingsley Publishers. Freeman, S. (2003). Science for sale…
I have an adolescent with autism in my class who responds negatively when people say certain words. He seems to have a sensitivity to them and may respond with a behavioral outburst. Have you heard of this happening with other students with autism and do you have any thoughts on intervention? Answered by Mary E.…
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…
Question: I have a daughter with autism who is showing signs of puberty. I want her to continue to be as independent as possible and to be prepared for all aspects of her own feminine hygiene, but don’t know where to begin with teaching her how to care for her menses. What is the best…
My son is 5 years old and was diagnosed with autism when he was two. He has responded well to early intervention services in terms of his communication and daily living activities. But it is still challenging for him to play games with his neurotypical peers. When all the kids at a birthday party are…
Compiled by Brizida Vinjau, MSc, BCBA, Sunbul Rai, MSc, BCBA, Renee Wozniak, PhD, BCBA-D, and Rachel L. Liebert, JD Association for Science in Autism Treatment Bullying is an unfortunate reality for many individuals with (and without) autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It can occur in schools and workplaces, on playgrounds and school buses, as well as in…
Franca Pastro, BA, ASAT Board Member and Parent Peggy Halliday, MEd, BCBA, ASAT Board Member The following links showcase a non-exhaustive list of publications and websites of other organizations that provide important information about autism across the lifespan. ASAT developed this list because there is a shortage of high quality resources readily available to support…
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,…
By Diane Adreon, EdD Associate Director University of Miami-Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism & Related Disabilities Contact: dadreon@miami.edu We are older parents and often lay awake at night worrying about our daughter’s ability to function independently when we are no longer able to care for her ourselves. She is 17 years old and is…
I am a parent of a 7-year-old with autism who has responded well to her early intervention program based on ABA. I would like her educational program to address social skills more extensively. My child’s school-based team has informed me that they are seeking to improve the quantity and quality of her interactions with classmates,…