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Interviews with Leaders in the Field of Autism In this section you will find candid conversations with leaders in the field of autism and its treatment, research methodology, and understanding the impact of pseudoscience. Interview with Rita Gardner (Melmark) about successes and challenges in ABA Interview with Rita Gardner (Melmark) about the crisis in adult…
Freeman, S. K. (2007). The complete guide to autism treatments, a parent’s handbook: Make sure your child gets what works! Langley, B.C. and Lynden, WA: SKF Books, Inc. Reviewed by David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D President, Association for Science in Autism Treatment Just when we think we have seen everything, we are reminded that with autism…
David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Treatment April is Autism Awareness Month. Blue puzzle pieces will appear on thousands of social media pages and billboards, and the media will give greater attention to autism. Further awareness is wonderful, as detection and diagnosis are necessary first steps to accessing help in the forms…
Source Dear Mr. Toppo, Recently, you published an article touting the therapeutic uses of the popular Kinect gaming platform for children with autism (“Video games boost autistic kids” June 1, 2012). You further highlighted a number of testimonials provided by teachers who have installed the Kinect platform in the classroom and have witnessed marvelous…
Source Dear Ms. Hansen, Thank you for your recent article surrounding the high costs of autism treatment, “Cost of autistic children cripples parents up to $50,000 a year (February 12, 2012). We would like to invite your readers to consider this: The human and financial costs of children with autism who do NOT receive…
Source Dear Mr. Zarembo: We are writing to you regarding your article entitled, “Families Cling to Hope of Autism Recovery†(the Los Angeles Times, December 15, 2011). We appreciate your time and effort in highlighting the work of Dr. Lovaas and the larger field of applied behavior analysis. We especially appreciate your advocacy of…