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Donor Wall 2019 In addition to our entire board of directors, we acknowledge the following 2019 donors. Without their support, our important work could not be carried out. For that we are grateful. Benefactor $1000-1999 Eric Lane Alliance $500-999 Phyllis Freidt (in honor of Peggy Halliday) Richard Leif (in honor of Erin Leif) Erika Muller,…
David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D, Carolyn J. Sniezyk, MS, BCBA, and Erin Leif, PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Treatment Information about autism treatment conveyed in the media influences and impacts both parents and professionals alike. According to the Ethical Journalism Network, there are scores of codes and statements to guide journalists in their important…
Dear Ms. Thomason, We are writing in response to your recent article, “Peoria mom wants face mask exemption for son with autism”. Thank you for highlighting the challenges that individuals on the autism spectrum and their families continue to face during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. As the pandemic wears on, it can be easy to…
Dear Ms. Henderson, We are writing in response to your recent article, “New study expands treatment options for parents of autistic children,” which highlighted the findings of a recent study conducted at Rutgers Center for Autism Research. In this study, parents participated in virtual training sessions designed to teach them how to use evidenced-based interventions…
Dear Dr. Klass, We would like to thank you for your article, “Early Treatment for Autism Is Critical, New Report Says.” Your article highlighted the 2020 American Academy of Pediatrics comprehensive clinical report on autism. We wholeheartedly agree with you that behaviorally-based programs are important for helping children with autism and their families. Applied Behavior…
Conducted by Erin Leif, PhD, BCBAD Association for Science in Autism Treatment Recently, I had the opportunity to speak with Erika Gleeson, CEO and founder of Autism Swim, to learn more about how this innovative social enterprise is addressing wandering and drowning prevention for individuals on the autism spectrum. Erin:< Hi Erika! We are thrilled…
Dear Ms. Weiss and Newsday, We are writing in response to your recent article titled, LI boy with autism, therapy student get in tune with Zoom. Thank you for raising awareness about the ways that the COVID-19 pandemic has influenced the lives and education of children with autism. On top of time spent in quarantine…
Dear Ms. Solis, We are writing in response to your article “SFARI workshop explores challenges and opportunities of gene therapies for autism spectrum disorder”. Your incredibly detailed article highlights the recent advances made in gene therapy approaches to treat autism spectrum disorder (ASD). With over 100 genes now shown to be associated, to varying degrees,…
Dear Associated Press, We are writing in response to your recent story, Parking lot plea by mom to CEOs leads to autism therapy for child. Thank you for sharing the powerful story of MaShel West and her son. We appreciate that an initial diagnosis of autism can be a daunting experience for many families. This…
Dear Spectrum News 1, We are responding to your recent article, Face Masks Create New Challenges for People with Autism or Sensory Disorders. We thank you for sharing important information about strategies that families can use to keep themselves and their loved ones safe during COVID-19. Mask wearing is one important preventative strategy. Individuals diagnosed…
Answered by Joey Lim, MEd (ABA), BCaBA Beanstalk Child Psychology Erin Leif, PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Treatment Parents, like yourself, typically have a whole host of questions when first starting an ABA program. What does a therapy session look like? What do I need to do to begin? What does my involvement…