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Moran, K., Reeve, S. A., Reeve, K. F., DeBar, R. M., & Somers, K. (2022). Using a picture activity schedule treatment package to teach toothbrushing to children with autism spectrum disorder. Education and Treatment of Children, 45, 145-156. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43494-022-00074-6 Reviewed by: Jeannine Ederer, BS, and Robert H. LaRue, PhD, BCBA-D Graduate School of Applied and…
Catherine L. McHugh, MA, BCBA, LBA, Stacha C. Leslie, MEd, BCBA, LBA, and Thomas Zane, PhD, BCBA-D Department of Applied Behavioral Science, University of Kansas Current empirically supported treatments for autism (e.g., applied behavior analysis, speech therapy, etc.) can be expensive and time consuming for individuals with autism and relevant stakeholders (i.e., caregivers). Given this,…
Dolphin Assisted Therapy Lori Marino, PhD Whale Sanctuary Project & the Department of Animal Studies, New York University David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Treatment Description: Dolphin Assisted Therapy (DAT) is a form of animal‐assisted therapy (AAT) in which children or adults with various conditions interact with or swim with live captive…
Kate McKenna, MEd, MSEd, MS, BCBA and Kristina Gasiewski, MEd, MOTR/L, BCBA Association for Science in Autism Treatment History Occupational therapy (OT) was established in 1917 by six founders of the National Society for the Promotion of Occupational Therapy (NSPOT). This Society was later renamed in 1923 and is currently known as the American Occupational…
Interview conducted by David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Treatment Interviewees: Tanya Browne, OT Reg NB, BCBA Kristina Gasiewski, MEd, MOTR/L, BCBA Angela L. Seal, MOT, OTR Amy Stango, OTD, OTR, BCBA Part I of this interview can be found here. David: In last month’s interview, we discussed your very interesting and unique…
David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Treatment We hope you have been able to peruse our array of resources for pediatricians and other medical providers and learn more about how we can support your important work. As it truly takes a village to support children with autism and their families, here are a few specific…
Isabelle Mawby, BS (4th Year Medical Student) and David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Treatment Countless pediatricians and other medical providers serve the autism community, and the onset of this relationship often predates a diagnosis. Supporting children with autism and their families can be both incredibly rewarding and at times overwhelming. In turn,…
Interview conducted by Ximing Huang (Extern) Association for Science in Autism Treatment I had the honor of interviewing Xueyi Deng, BCBA, the Deputy Secretary-General of Central China Applied Behavior Analysis (CCABA). CCABA is an associate chapter of Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) and a sub-organization under the China Association of Persons with Psychiatric Disability…
Interview conducted by David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Treatment Interviewees: Amy Stango, OTD, OTR, BCBA Angela L. Seal, MOT, OTR Kristina Gasiewski, MEd, MOTR/L, BCBA Tanya Browne, OT Reg NB, BCBA Occupational therapy is a form of therapy provided to many, but not all, individuals with autism. Sometimes the targets of…
My son just had his 14th birthday. He has historically engaged in challenging behaviors such as physical aggression and elopement. He is currently in a special education setting with teachers capable of coping with these behaviors. We are concerned about what happens when he graduates and ages out of that setting. Is it too early…
Conducted by David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Treatment I had the wonderful opportunity to connect with Eileen Lamb who generously shares her insights and experiences in this short interview. Many of you are familiar with Eileen’s blogs that are consistently insightful, compassionate, and sensitive to the diversity that runs throughout the…