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…
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…
Supporting the Profound Autism Community: A Collection of ASAT’s Published Offerings
David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D, Eli Allen, BS, and Sunita Chhatwani, MSc, MEd Association for Science in Autism Treatment Since 1998, ASAT has been dedicated to developing resources to support individuals across the spectrum, as well as the families and professionals who care for them. Individuals with Profound Autism often have complex needs that impact quality…
ASAT Responds to The New York Times: “Playbook Used to ‘Prove’ Vaccines Cause Autism”
January 27, 2026 Reviewed by Reva Mathieu, EdD, BCBA, Duquesne University and David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D, Association for Science in Autism Treatment This review was written in response to the New York Times article, The Playbook Used to ‘Prove’ Vaccines Cause Autism (2025). The article is an opinion piece that explores the rise of autism diagnoses…
Three Mothers Share Their Journeys Navigating Profound Autism: Part 2 of a Two-Part Interview with Lorri Unumb, Judith Ursitti, and Eileen Lamb
Interview conducted by David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Treatment Interviewees: Lorri Unumb, JD, CEO of The Council of Autism Service Providers Judith Ursitti, CPA, President of Profound Autism Alliance Eileen Lamb, Published author and founder of The Autism Cafe Thank you for rejoining me for the second part of our discussion…