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David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D, Kaitlyn Evoy, BA, Sarah Cummins, MA, BCBA, and Kate McKenna, MEd, MSEd, BCBA, LBA Association for Science in Autism Treatment The Association for Science in Autism Treatment strives to promote evidence-based practices for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in all aspects of their life, including in the classroom. The reality…
The importance of thorough searches of the research literature Kate McKenna, MEd, MSEd, BCBA, LBA Association for Science in Autism Treatment There are numerous reasons why one might want to research a specific topic, intervention, or teaching protocol. Special educators may be searching for new teaching or intervention strategies to use in their classrooms. BCBAs…
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,…
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…
By Kate McKenna, MEd, MSEd, BCBA, LBA Association for Science in Autism Treatment All Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) are responsible for completing 32 continuing education units (CEUs) every two years to maintain our certification. The purpose of the continuing education (CE) requirements is to ensure that BCBAs continue to expand our “behavior-analytic skills beyond…
Written by Chante Stoeckley, MEd, BCBA, LBA and Kate McKenna, MEd, MSEd, BCBA, LBA Association for Science in Autism Treatment Do you believe in ASAT’s mission to spread the word about evidence-based treatments for autism? Would you like to help? Would you donate to ASAT if all it took was a few mouse clicks? You…
Finding your way: A college guide for students on the spectrum (2018). Arlington, VA: Organization for Autism Research. Reviewed by Kate McKenna, MEd, MSEd, BCBA, LBA Association for Science in Autism Treatment The Organization for Autism Research (OAR) was founded in December 2001 by parents and grandparents of children and adults on the autism…
Reviewed by Kate McKenna, MEd, MSEd, BCBA, LBA and Chante Stoeckley, MEd, BCBA, LBA Association for Science in Autism Treatment Since 1965, Autism New Jersey has worked to fulfill its mission of heightening autism awareness and providing up-to-date credible information to individuals with autism and their families. Autism: Start Here, What Families Need to Know…
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…
Showcasing Behavior Development Solutions: An Overview Kate McKenna, MEd, MSEd, BCBA, LBA Association for Science in Autism Treatment The term one-stop shop originated in the United States in the late 1920s and describes a business model offering customers the convenience of having all their needs met in one location, instead of having to “drive all…
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…