Showcasing ASAT on LinkedIn

Erin Leif, PhD, BCBA-D, Helena Whitlow-Stanzione, MS, BCBA, Kaitlyn Evoy, BA and David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Treatment ASAT is now on LinkedIn! In an effort to reach a wider audience of professionals, ASAT has joined LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional online networking site! We are excited to join over 500…

Interview with Dr. Lina Slim

Conducted by Adriane Miliotis, MA, BCBA, LBA, and David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Treatment Dr. Lina Slim, Ph.D., BCBA-D, CCC-SLP, is a Certified and Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and Board-Certified Behavior Analyst – Doctoral, with over 30 years of experience specializing in the diagnosis and management of children with Apraxia, neurodevelopmental and behavioral disorders, and…

ASAT Responds to the Khaleej Times: “What’s next after school? Parents call for more employment opportunities for autistic people”

Dear Rasha Abu Baker, We read with great interest your recently featured article “UAE: What’s next after school? Parents call for more employment opportunities for autistic people” published in the Khaleej Times, United Arab Emirates (UAE). We want to congratulate you for bringing forward an inspiring story about employment among individuals with autism spectrum disorder…

How ASAT Supports International Behavior Analysts

David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D, Sunita Chhatwani, MSc, MEd, Adriane Miliotis, MA, BCBA, LBA, Beatriz Querol-Cintrón, MS, BCBA, LABA(MA) Association for Science in Autism Treatment Children and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) live in every part of the globe. Worldwide, it is estimated that one in 36 children are diagnosed with ASD (Maenner, et al.,…

Showcasing the Externship of the Association for Science in Autism Treatment

David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D, Executive Director and Marcia Questel, MS Ed, BCBA, Externship Coordinator Association for Science in Autism Treatment  Did you know that the Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT) is primarily a volunteer-based organization? First and foremost, since the beginning, ASAT’s mission has been to disseminate evidence-based treatment options (backed by well-conducted,…

A review of Promoting Functional Communication within the Home

  Bondy, A., Horton, C. & Frost, L. (2020). Promoting functional communication within the home. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 13(2), 321-328. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-020-00439-6 Reviewed by Kaitlyn Evoy, BA and David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Treatment The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has created an abrupt and enduring disruption to the educational programs of countless…

Bringing Out the Best in Aspiring Behavior Analysts

Dana Reinecke, PhD, BCBA-D Capella University and Supervisor ABA One of the most rewarding and impactful jobs a behavior analyst can have is preparing aspiring new professionals. Behavior analysts learn through varied experiences as students, trainees, and mentees, under support and guidance from experienced faculty, supervisors, and mentors. Not only is it an honor and…

Some Reflections on the Enduring Legacy of Dr. Jerry Shook

Compiled by David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Treatment Participants: James Carr, PhD, BCBA-D Behavior Analysis Certification Board Gina Green, PhD, BCBA-D Association of Professional Behavior Analysts Suzanne Buchanan, Psy.D., BCBA-D Autism New Jersey Mary Jane Weiss, PhD, BCBA-D Endicott College and the Association for Science in Autism Treatment Lorri Unumb, Esq…