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Interview conducted by: Charlie Hui (Extern) and David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Treatment For many individuals with autism, the help and support they receive as a child vastly shapes their future. For 30-year-old teacher’s aide Eli Allen, he was fortunate to have a family who were staunch advocates and helped him…
Sarah E. Frampton, PhD, BCBA University of Nebraska Omaha Amaya Rocheleau, BS, RBT University of Nebraska Omaha, University of Nebraska Medical Center Humans, especially children, are always changing. In early years, nearly everything about a child is changing from their height to their motor skills to their speech. This, of course, includes children diagnosed with…
Reviewed by Avni Marya, ASAT Extern and Kate McKenna, MEd, MSEd, MS, BCBA Association for Science in Autism Treatment Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) practice in a variety of settings in which they are often expected to train colleagues or caregivers in the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA). Additionally, BCBAs supervise Registered Behavior Technicians…
Interview conducted by Saikiran Reddy Battula (Extern) and David Celiberti PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Treatment Interviewees: Lisa Searls, MA, BCBA (Motivating Change) Lorena Morsillo John A. Fortunato, PhD (Professor, Fordham University Gabelli School of Business, Area of Communication & Media Management) Thalia Morsillo, MA Miracle of Effort: Thalia’s Autism Journey, by John…
Sarah E. Frampton, PhD, BCBA University of Nebraska Omaha “Internal validity?” If you are less familiar with this scientific term, the title of this article may be a little off-putting. Prior to discussing what this all means, it may be helpful to provide our readers with an example of an all-too common scenario. A caregiver…
Lisa Tereshko, PhD, BCBA-D and Videsha Marya, PhD, BCBA-D Endicott College Peer review is what it sounds like – other researchers (peers) evaluate the quality of an article submitted for publication (review). It is akin to buying a certified used car that has been inspected thoroughly by experts versus from an owner where you only…
Luiselli, J. K., Gardner, R. M., Bird, F. L., & Maguire, H. (2022). Organizational Behavior Management Approaches for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Routledge Reviewed by Kristin Foley, MEd, BCBA and Videsha Marya, PhD, BCBA-D Endicott College Organizational Behavior Management (OBM) is a subfield of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) focused on improving employee outcomes…
I am a first-year teacher in a self-contained classroom. I appreciate how data can guide my decision-making and help me better assess progress. Nonetheless, I feel a bit overwhelmed and would welcome some general guidance on what type of data to collect and when. Answered by Shira Karpel, MEd, BCBA and Shayna Gaunt, MA, BCBA…
Welcome to ASAT’s quick links. Whether you are a parent of a newly diagnosed or a new professional to the field eager to learn about best practices, our list of links will connect with a vast array of valuable resources and information. Delve into our archived issues of Science in Autism Treatment, connect with us…
By John Wills Lloyd, PhD University of Virginia & Special EducationToday.com In this essay, I provide a brief and not-too-scholarly recounting of overlaps in the history of behavior analysis, autism, and neurodiversity. I don’t pretend that these recountings of my memories are definitive, but I provide them because I think discussion of how they can…
Leaf, J. B., Cihon, J. H., Leaf, R., McEachin, J., Liu, N., Russell, N., Unumb, L., Shapiro, S., & Khosrowshahi, D. (2022). Concerns about ABA-based intervention: An evaluation and recommendations. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 52(6), 2838-2853. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-05137-y Reviewed by: Caroline Simard, MS, BCBA & David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism…