Voices of Those Working with Adults with ASD: An Interview with Melmark Clinicians

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…

A review of Organizational Behavior Management Approaches for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

  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…

A review of Concerns About ABA-Based Intervention: An Evaluation and Recommendations

  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…

How Behavior Analysts Can Support ASAT

By David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D and Carolyn J. Sniezyk, MS, BCBA Association for Science in Autism Treatment We hope you have been able to peruse our array of resources for behavior analysts, as well as our recently published article: How ASAT Supports Behavior Analysts, and discovered more about how we support your important work. As it truly…

Melmark: A Commitment to Best Possible Outcomes

Kate McKenna, MEd, MSEd, MS, BCBA Association for Science in Autism Treatment Established in 1965 by Paul and Mildred Krentel as a home for children with developmental disabilities, Melmark has long been known as the “house that love built.” Today, Melmark is an ever-growing organization with schools and facilities in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and North Carolina,…

Bringing Out the Best in Aspiring Behavior Analysts

Dana Reinecke, PhD, BCBA-D Capella University and Supervisor ABA One of the most rewarding and impactful jobs a behavior analyst can have is preparing aspiring new professionals. Behavior analysts learn through varied experiences as students, trainees, and mentees, under support and guidance from experienced faculty, supervisors, and mentors. Not only is it an honor and…

An Interview with Dr. Stephen Eversole

An Interview with Dr. Stephen Eversole Founder and owner of Behavior Development Solutions. David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Treatment I recently had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Stephen Eversole, founder and owner of Behavior Development Solutions. David: Stephen, thank you so much for taking the time to participate in this…

An Interview with Melmark’s Executive Leadership Team

Interview conducted by Mary Jane Weiss, PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Treatment I recently had the opportunity to speak with the Leadership Team at Melmark and ask them some questions about how Melmark delivers services, trains staff, and fulfills its mission.     Questions for Rita Gardner, MPH, LABA, BCBA; President and Chief…