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Frank Bird, MEd, BCBA, LABA Melmark In the context of evidence-based treatment, it is sometimes difficult to discern which diagnoses may have relevance to an individual and which new treatments may be appropriate. Yet, complex cases require the input of broad expertise and the openness to treatments that may be individually advantageous. The following case study…
Compiled by Mi Trinh, BA Association for Science in Autism Treatment As is the case with many speech-language pathologists (SLPs), you may have clients who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). ASAT’s mission, therefore, is to promote safe, effective, and evidence-based treatments for autism. We hope to help you navigate through this deluge of…
Compiled by David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D, Mariya Qaderi, MPH, Eilis O’Connell, MA, BCBA, and Kathryn M. Daly, MA, BCBA, LBA Association for Science in Autism Treatment Receiving a diagnosis for your child can be a confusing and overwhelming chapter for parents. We want to showcase some of our previously published work that may be helpful…
“My child has autism and has been diagnosed with a pediatric feeding disorder. His intake is becoming increasingly limited and he is beginning to lose weight despite interventions by an SLP and BCBA with expertise in this area. The doctor is recommending a g-tube. Is this a safe option? Will he be able to learn…
Judith Ursitti, Mother of Jack I love this young man with all of my heart. I worry about his future. He has so much to offer this world. But frequently, I read things that seem like they deny the realities of valuable humans like him. He’s not a savant. He doesn’t type. He gets up…
Reviewed by Helena Whitlow-Stanzione, MS, BCBA Association for Science in Autism Treatment The Organization for Autism Research (OAR) is a non-profit founded in 2001 by individuals whose lives have been impacted by autism. Like the Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT), OAR strives to provide practical information backed by applied research. This includes dissemination…
I am a BCBA, and I am serving a racially diverse community, including many Black families. What does the research tell us about the experience of Black families of children with autism? And perhaps more importantly, how can my colleagues and I better meet the needs of Black families we serve? May Chriseline Beaubrun, MEd, BCBA…
Catherine L. McHugh, MA, BCBA, LBA and Thomas Zane, PhD, BCBA-D Department of Applied Behavioral Science, University of Kansas Autism is diagnosed through a variety of assessments based on observable behaviors that an individual may exhibit. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, 2021), diagnosing autism can be difficult since there are…
Conducted by Frank Bird, MEd, BCBA, LABA Co-Founder, Chief Clinical Officer and Vice President, Melmark These two interviews with parents of adults with autism illustrate the emotional and logistical challenges of placement and show the need for strong and unrelenting advocacy. They also demonstrate the uncertainty of finding appropriate intervention in adulthood, even when childhood…
Samantha Chamberlin, MOT, OTR/L, Sherrell Lawrence, MPA, Allan Forster, MEd, and Mary Jane Weiss, PhD, BCBA-D Melmark Oral health is a wide-ranging concern among individuals with autism and other intellectual disabilities. Visits to the dentist are an extremely difficult undertaking for many people with autism as they oftentimes occur in an unfamiliar environment with the…
A Conversation with Rita Gardner about the Crisis in Adult Services Conducted by Mary Jane Weiss, PhD., BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Treatment Rita Gardner is President and CEO of Melmark, an organization that serves individuals with autism in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and North Carolina, and has been a progressive leader in behavior analytic intervention…