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Bross, L. A., Travers, J. C., Wills, H. P., Huffman, J. M., Watson, E. K., Morningstar, M. E., & Boyd, B. A. (2020). Effects of video modeling for young adults with autism in community employment settings. Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals, 43(4), 209-225. https://doi.org/10.1177/21651434209414 Reviewed by: Lindsey Cicalese, BA & Robert H. LaRue,…
Interview conducted by Kristina (Kristy) Gasiewski, MEd, MOTR/L, BCBA Melmark PA Interviewees: Angel Cox Crayton, M.Ed., BCBA, LBS, Behavior Analyst Samantha (Sam) Chamberlin, MOT, OTR/L, Lead Occupational Therapist Amanda L. Duffy, MEd, BCBA, LBS, Director of Clinical Services – Adult Programs Lindsay Harre, MS, CCC-SLP, Lead Speech Language Pathologist Lara Redcay, MEd, BCBA, Assistant Director of…
I am the parent of a 22-year-old who has recently transitioned into adult services. While I understand that she has more rights and freedoms, I’m really concerned about her ability to make healthy choices like exercising regularly. If staff don’t require her to follow her routines, she would happily sit in bed and eat donuts…
I am the Clinical Director of an agency serving adults with autism. In the last few years, we have had some medically complex situations and some clients who we struggled to serve. It may be that their needs are more complex because of their age, or it may be that we are missing/failing to assess…
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…
I am the parent of a 29-year-old man who has a long history of aggression that has been controlled with heavy amounts of multiple medications. I am not sure if this is realistic, but do medications used for behavior ever get reduced? If so, how can that happen? Is there anything I should look for in a residential…
Question: I am the parent of an adult with autism, who will soon transition from a school program to adulthood. I am reading about engagement as an indicator of good programming. What does it mean and how can I tell if a program promotes it? Answered by Karen Parenti, MS, PsyD, CEO/Executive Director Heather Rothman,…
My son, who has autism and is now 23 years old, has had lifelong struggles with constipation. However, in the last few years, it has become much worse. He also seems to become horribly irritable when he has not had a bowel movement in a few days. We try to encourage eating fruits and fiber,…
Dean, M., Williams, J., Orlich, F., & Kasari, C. (2020). Adolescents with autism spectrum disorder and social skills groups at school: A randomized trial comparing intervention environment and peer composition. School Psychology Review, 49(1), 60-73. https://doi.org/10.1080/2372966X.2020.1716636 Reviewed by: Daniel Park, MAP and Robert H. LaRue, PhD, BCBA-D Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey…
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…
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…