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Levy, J., & Dunsmuir, S. (2020). Lego therapy: Building social skills for adolescents with an autism spectrum disorder. Education & Child Psychology, 37(1), 58-83. Reviewed by: Kate McKenna, MEd, MSEd, MS, BCBA, LBA Why research this topic? Core deficits of autism include difficulty with social interactions and forming friendships. Individuals on the autism spectrum…
My teenage daughter has Rett Syndrome and has always been served in a setting designed for individuals with autism. It has generally served her well, as she needs highly individualized care, and has responded well to ABA intervention. Over the years, her medical needs have grown more complex, and I am wondering about the best…
Mi Trinh, BA, and David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Treatment Description: Learning how to interact and engage with other children is among the many social challenges that children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) confront, with some finding even minimal social interaction difficult. Including siblings in treatment can be potentially effective in…
Breanna R. Roberts, MA, BCBA, LBA, Stacha C. Leslie, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA, and Thomas Zane, PhD, BCBA-D Department of Applied Behavioral Science, University of Kansas Approximately 1 in 36 children have been identified as having a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), an increase from 1 in 44 children in 2018 (Maenner et al., 2023).…
I am a newly minted BCBA consulting for a team in a public-school setting for an 8-year-old boy with ASD. He has a history of escape-motivated behavior (e.g., refusal to do his homework) which appears to have progressed to engaging in avoidant behaviors as soon as he is approached by several of his providers. I am familiar…
David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Treatment Our 25th anniversary provides us with an opportunity to look beyond those who have served on our Board of Directors and our Professional Advisory Board and reflect on the countless other volunteers who have shared their time and talent with ASAT. In this second installment,…
Abadir, C. M., DeBar, R. M., Vladescu, J. C., Reeve, S. A., & Kupferman, D. M. (2021). Effects of video modeling on abduction‐prevention skills by individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 54(3), 1139-1156. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.822 Reviewed by Nicole Radzilowicz, MEd, BCBA and Mary Jane Weiss, PhD, BCBA-D Endicott College Why research this…
Stacha C. Leslie, MEd, BCBA, LBA, Breanna Roberts, MA, BCBA, LBA, and Thomas Zane, PhD, BCBA-D Department of Applied Behavioral Science, University of Kansas Deficits in social-emotional development, motor skills, and sensory regulation are highlighted as potential challenges faced by individuals with autism (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). Several alternative treatments and therapies have been developed…
Becerra, L. A., Higbee, T. S., Vieira, M. C., Pellegrino, A. J., & Hobson, K. (2021). The effect of photographic activity schedules on moderate‐to‐vigorous physical activity in children with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 54(2), 744-759. Reviewed by: Tia Horn, PsyM and Robert H. LaRue, PhD, BCBA-D Rutgers University Why research this…
Kate McKenna, MEd, MSEd, MS, BCBA, Association for Science in Autism Treatment Brittany Hardie, PT, DPT, Melmark History As detailed in Moffat (2003), physical therapy has a long history in the United States and the profession has evolved over time in response to multiple major historical and medical events. The involvement of physical therapists in…
Authors’ Note: We have secured permission to reprint this chapter on international dissemination. Please note that it was written a few years ago and does not reflect our newest efforts and accomplishments with respect to ASAT’s outreach across the globe. The original citation is as follows: Celiberti, D., Sivaraman, M., & Slim, L. (2022). Standing for science…