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My son, who has autism and is now 23 years old, has had lifelong struggles with constipation. However, in the last few years, it has become much worse. He also seems to become horribly irritable when he has not had a bowel movement in a few days. We try to encourage eating fruits and fiber,…
My son just had his 14th birthday. He has historically engaged in challenging behaviors such as physical aggression and elopement. He is currently in a special education setting with teachers capable of coping with these behaviors. We are concerned about what happens when he graduates and ages out of that setting. Is it too early…
Conducted by David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Treatment I had the wonderful opportunity to connect with Eileen Lamb who generously shares her insights and experiences in this short interview. Many of you are familiar with Eileen’s blogs that are consistently insightful, compassionate, and sensitive to the diversity that runs throughout the…
“My child has autism and has been diagnosed with a pediatric feeding disorder. His intake is becoming increasingly limited and he is beginning to lose weight despite interventions by an SLP and BCBA with expertise in this area. The doctor is recommending a g-tube. Is this a safe option? Will he be able to learn…
Judith Ursitti, Mother of Jack I love this young man with all of my heart. I worry about his future. He has so much to offer this world. But frequently, I read things that seem like they deny the realities of valuable humans like him. He’s not a savant. He doesn’t type. He gets up…
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…
Samantha Chamberlin, MOT, OTR/L, Sherrell Lawrence, MPA, Allan Forster, MEd, and Mary Jane Weiss, PhD, BCBA-D Melmark Oral health is a wide-ranging concern among individuals with autism and other intellectual disabilities. Visits to the dentist are an extremely difficult undertaking for many people with autism as they oftentimes occur in an unfamiliar environment with the…
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 Veronica Glickman, MA, MS, BCBA Autism, Behavioral & Educational Services, Inc. (ABES) and Carolina Arguello, BA Association for Science in Autism Treatment This list provides examples of the most common types of safety products. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) cited FBI statistics that 365,348 missing children reports were filed…
Updated by Sunita Chhatwani, MSc, MEd Association for Science in Autism Treatment The Association for Science in Autism Treatment first shared information about the September 26th Project in 2021. Today, the need for thoughtful emergency preparedness and safety planning remains just as important. We are publishing this updated overview of the September 26th Project, an…
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…