Dr. David Celiberti discusses science based treatment (2012)
Letter from David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA, President of the Association for Science in Autism Treatment
written May 20, 2006 Dear Editor, In the May 15, 2006 issue, the article “A Tale of Two Schools” by Claudia Wallis perpetuated a number of myths, biases, and misrepresentations about the two autism treatment approaches depicted. Critical information regarding the effectiveness of applied behavior analysis ( ABA) was unfortunately left out and led readers…
David Celiberti of ASAT Responds to Time’s article “A Tale of Two Schools”
Source Dear Editor, In the May 15, 2006 issue, the article “A Tale of Two Schools” by Claudia Wallis perpetuated a number of myths, biases, and misrepresentations about the two autism treatment approaches depicted. Critical information regarding the effectiveness of applied behavior analysis (ABA) was unfortunately left out and led readers to view ABA…
Review of ABA Data Collection: The Complete Guide for Behavior Analysts
ABA Data Collection: The Complete Guide for Behavior Analysts (2026) | Office Puzzle Reviewed by Jasmine Baig, BS (Extern) and David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Treatment Accurate data collection is foundational to Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), as it allows providers to assess important dimensions of behavior, identify patterns, evaluate the effectiveness…
Review of Make it Meaningful: Creating Programs that Matter into Adulthood for Learners with Autism Spectrum and Related Disorders
Gerhardt, P. F., & Bahry, S. (2023). Make it meaningful: Creating programs that matter into adulthood for learners with autism spectrum and related disorders. Make It Meaningful, LLC. Reviewed by David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Treatment Admittedly, when this book arrived, I gulped as I flipped through its 400 pages,…
Celebrating Tom Zane, PhD, BCBA-D
David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Treatment Few individuals have had as profound an impact on the promotion of evidence-based autism treatment as Dr. Tom Zane. As a behavior analyst, faculty member, researcher, mentor, and one of ASAT’s most prolific authors, Tom has remained steadfast in his commitment to one central principle:…
Celebrating Lisa Tereshko, PhD, BCBA-D
David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Treatment Although ASAT is fortunate to have an exceptional Board of Directors and Professional Advisory Board, our readers know that we also take great pride in highlighting the many volunteers who support ASAT in meaningful ways. In this installment, we are pleased to feature Dr. Lisa…
ASAT Responds to Kaumudi Online News: “Autism and low-level laser therapy: What is it?”
May 25th, 2026 Dear Kaumudi Online News Editorial Team: Thank you for your January 6th article, Autism and low-level laser therapy: What is it? by Joseph Sunny Kunnacherry. This article provides an informative look at low-level laser therapy (LLLT). Informing caregivers and potential clients about treatment options and the extent to which they are grounded in…
Innovation, Collaboration, and Opportunity at Eden II: Creating Social Enterprises for the Autism Community (Part 1 of 2)
Interview conducted by David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Interviewees (in order of appearance): Mary McDonald, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA, Associate Executive Director, Eden II Programs, LI Jackie Libretti, MS, BCBA, LBA, Behavior Intervention Specialist for Long Island Adult Programs Cecilia Rivera, RBT, Vocational Specialist Randy Horowitz, MSEd, Associate Executive Director, Eden II…
Science Corner: Can I Trust these Results? A Deep Dive into Quality Indicators of Autism Research
Sarah E. Frampton, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA(NE) University of Nebraska David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Treatment For restaurants, retail stores, and products, quality ratings are often an important consideration when making a purchase. Although research studies do not come with star ratings in a review section, they too can be evaluated for…