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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…
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…
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…
Interview conducted by Mary Jane Weiss, PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Treatment I recently had the opportunity to speak with the Leadership Team at Melmark and ask them some questions about how Melmark delivers services, trains staff, and fulfills its mission. Questions for Rita Gardner, MPH, LABA, BCBA; President and Chief…
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…
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…
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…
Source Dear Ms. Polaneczky, In response to your four-part series titled “Falling Off the Cliff,” that was recently published in The Inquirer, we would like to share our feedback regarding several main points of your article. You highlighted important experiences of adults with disabilities and their families, including the long wait list for funding…
I am a mother of three children, one of whom has autism and requires a tremendous amount of time and care. I worry about how this is impacting my other children, both of whom are a few years older and are very aware of how our family has changed because of their sibling’s diagnosis. Do…
Thank You: A Series of Tributes to Dr. Jerry Shook Introduced by David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D, ASAT President Since its very beginning, ASAT embraced a mission to work toward the adoption of higher standards of accountability for the care, education, and treatment of individuals with autism. ASAT has long recognized that the development of effective…
What do the BACB Guidelines for Responsible Conduct suggest regarding evidence-based treatment? Answered by Mary Jane Weiss, PhD, BCBA-D Clinical Director, Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center, Rutgers University One of the hallmark characteristics of Applied Behavior Analysis is its reliance on scientifically validated treatments. In addition, there are a number of scientific values that permeate the application of…