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Reviewed by Mi Trinh, BA Association for Science in Autism Treatment As parents, one of our foremost concerns is the safety of our children. For those who are parents of individuals with autism, the worry about safety looms even larger due to the unique set of challenges facing these children, such as hyper- or hypo-sensitivity…
Eilis O’Connell-Sussman, MA, BCBA, LBA-NY Mary Jane Weiss, PhD, BCBA-D, LABA Endicott College and Association for Science in Autism Treatment Navigating the world of autism treatment can be overwhelming and confusing with hundreds of claims of effective treatments. In today’s information-rich world, one can quickly conduct a Google search and be flooded with different types…
Catherine L. McHugh, MA, BCBA, LBA and Thomas Zane, PhD, BCBA-D Department of Applied Behavioral Science, University of Kansas A quick Internet search on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) will easily yield countless results that include articles written by individuals with autism, parents, and professionals alike. The difficult part is parsing through this material to find…
Reviewed by Sunita Chhatwani, MSc, MEd Association for Science in Autism Treatment Prior to sharing information about this incredible project, it is important to offer some background on the National Council on Severe Autism (NCSA). The NCSA is a relatively new non-profit organization which was launched in 2018 and came into existence primarily to address the concerns…
Lilienfeld, S. O., & Basterfield, C. (2020). The jigsaw puzzle of fraudulent health claims: Missing psychological pieces. Social Science & Medicine, 259(5), Article 112818. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2020.112818 Reviewed by Eilis O’Connell-Sussman MA, BCBA, LBA-NY Association for Science in Autism Treatment With the simple click of a mouse, modern day consumers are exposed to thousands of claims of cures,…
Meichenbaum, D., & Lilienfeld, S. O. (2018). How to spot hype in the field of psychotherapy: A 19-item checklist. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 49, 22-30. https://psycnet.apa.org/doi/10.1037/pro0000172 Reviewed by Caroline Simard, MS, BCBA and David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Treatment With hundreds of autism treatments on the market, how can we…
Lilienfeld, S.O., Ritschel, L.A., Lynn, S.J., Cautin, R. L., & Latzman, R.D. (2013). Why many clinical psychologists are resistant to evidence-based practice: Root causes and constructive remedies. Clinical Psychology Review, 33, 883-900. Reviewed by Kate McKenna, MEd, MSEd, BCBA, LBA Association for Science in Autism Treatment The proliferation of the use of non-evidenced-based therapies…
Marino, L., & Lilienfeld, S. O. (2021). Third time’s the charm or three strikes you’re out? An updated review of the efficacy of dolphin‐assisted therapy for autism and developmental disabilities. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 77(6), 1265-1279. https://doi.org/10.1002/jclp.23110 Reviewed by Sunita Chhatwani, MEd, and Vincent Winterling, EdD Association for Science in Autism Treatment Why research…
Conducted by Mi Trinh, BA and David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D We recently had the pleasure of interviewing Thuong Ho, MA, BCBA, to learn about her unique journey and her extensive work and efforts in introducing and integrating applied behavior analysis in the treatment for autism in Vietnam. Readers will gain insights into the reality of…
Katherine A. Johnson, MS, BCBA, LBA, Catherine L. McHugh, MA, BCBA, LBA, and Thomas Zane, PhD, BCBA-D Department of Applied Behavioral Science, University of Kansas For many, finding an effective intervention for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention-deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD), or other related disorders is no easy feat. Furthermore, the seemingly credible promises…
Leaf, J. B., Leaf, J. A., Milne, C., Taubman, M., Oppenheim-Leaf, M., Torres, N., Townley-Cochran, D., Leaf, R., McEachin, J., & Yoder, P. (2017). An evaluation of a behaviorally based social skills group for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 47(2), 243-259. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-016-2949-4 Reviewed by: Julia L. Ferguson,…