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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…
My 8-year-old son is currently enrolled in a school-based applied behavior analysis (ABA) program. We are in the process of moving into a new district and are being presented with an array of options. What are the pros and cons of a school-based ABA program versus a center-based ABA program? Mary Jane Weiss, PhD, BCBA…
Kristina Gasiewski, MEd, MOTR/L, BCBA and Mary Jane Weiss, PhD, BCBA-D Melmark Authors’ Note: This treatment summary discusses Ayres Sensory Integration®, a sensory approach that has recently been shown to be associated with some change for some learners. This represents a change in existing literature, and stands in contrast to the literature on other sensory approaches,…
An Interview with Rita Gardner, MPH, LABA, BCBA President and CEO, Melmark As we have just completed Autism Awareness month, and we are at a milestone for Melmark (the 25th Anniversary of Melmark New England), we would love to pause and reflect on what ABA has done for autism intervention, what our current challenges are,…
Donor Wall 2021 In addition to our entire Board of Directors of the Association for Science in Autism Treatment, we acknowledge the following donors. Without their support, our important work could not be carried out. For that we are grateful. Sustaining $10,000 Bristol Myers SquibbTM Benefactor $1000-1999 Phyllis Freidt (in honor of Peggy Halliday) Eric…