ASAT Responds to News Medical’s “New study expands treatment options for parents of autistic children”

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…

Behavior Development Solutions: Much more than modules!

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…

Smile for Science

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…

Board of Directors

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

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…

ASAT’s 9th Annual Autism Awareness Campaign: Bid and Bid Often

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…

Showcasing Melmark: A Program Overview

Showcasing Melmark: A Program Overview Kate McKenna, M.Ed, M.S.Ed, BCBA, LBA Association for Science in Autism Treatment In 1965, Paul and Mildred Krentel established Melmark as “The Home That Love Built.” When their youngest daughter, Melissa, was born with Down syndrome, the Krentel family wanted to create a warm, nurturing environment for Melissa and other…

Science in Autism Treatment Publication Team

Science in Autism Treatment Publication Team   Editors David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D Vincent Winterling, EdD   Managing Editor Brizida Vinjau, MS, BCBA   Content Editor Marcia Questel, MSEd, BCBA   Digital Editor Preeti Chojar, MCA   Newsletter Content Co-Coordinators Caroline Simard, MS, BCBA Aboli Jadhav, BE   Subscriber Drive Vacant   Advertising Sarah Treadaway, MEd, BCBA…