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Kim, J., Wigram, T., & Gold, C. (2008). The effects of improvisational music therapy on joint attention behaviors in autistic children: A randomized controlled study. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 38(9), 1758-1766. Reviewed by: Sunita Chhatwani, MSc, MEd and Karen Fried, PsyD, BCBA-D Why research this topic? “Joint attention” occurs when two people…
Pfeiffer, B., Koenig, K., Kinnealey, M., Shepperd, M., & Henderson, L. (2011). Effectiveness of sensory integration interventions in children with autism spectrum disorders: A pilot study. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, January/February 2011, 65(1), 76-85. Reviewed by: Melissa Taylor, BCaBA and Karen Fried, PsyD, BCBA-D Why research this topic? Sensory Integration (SI) theory posits…
Reichow, B., Barton, E. E., Sewell, J. N., Good, L., & Wolery, M. (2010). Effects of weighted vests on the engagement of children with developmental delays and autism. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 25(1), 3-11. Reviewed by: Briana Tingler, MA, BCBA and Karen Fried, PsyD, BCBA-D Why research this topic? Weighted vests…
Schaaf, R., Benevides, T., Mailloux, Z., Faller, P., Hunt, J., van Hooydonk, E., & Kelly, D. (2014). An intervention for sensory difficulties in children with autism: A randomized trial. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 44(7), 1493-1506. doi: 10.1007/s10803-013-1983-8. Reviewed by Sunita Chhatwani, MSc, MEd, ABA, ASAT Extern and Karen Fried, PsyD, BCBA-D, ASAT…
Kasari, C., Kaiser, A., Goods, K., Nietfeld, J., Mathy, P., Landa, R., . . . Almirall, D. (2014). Communication interventions for minimally verbal children with autism: A sequential multiple assignment randomized trial. Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 53(6), 635-646. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaac.2014.01.019. Reviewed by Sunbul Rai, MSc, BCBA, ASAT Extern and…
Devlin, S., Healy, O., Leader, G., & Hughes, B. (2011). Comparison of behavioral intervention and sensory-integration therapy in the treatment of challenging behavior. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 41(10), 1303-1320. Reviewed by Jennifer Cote, BS, ASAT Extern Karen Fried, PsyD, BCBA-D, ASAT Board Member Why research this topic? For individuals with autism spectrum…
Greenberg, A., Tomaino, M., & Charlop, M. (2012). Assessing generalization of the Picture Exchange Communication System in children with autism. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 24, 539-558. Reviewed by: Melissa Taylor, BCaBA, ASAT Extern Karen Fried, PsyD, BCBA-D, ASAT Board Member Why research this topic? The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) is a…
Recent Accomplishments We are very proud to share some of the following accomplishments… Completed our fifth year of monthly issues of Science in Autism Treatment (SIAT) addressing topics of importance to consumers and professionals alike. Maintained our commitment to addressing all levels of ability and needs in the creation of new content. Shared translated newsletter…
We have an outstanding and highly regarded Professional Advisory Board, drawn from a number of fields including neuroscience, genetics, psychiatry, psychology, education, speech language pathology, and behavior analysis, as well as other industries such as marketing and entertainment. Collectively, these esteemed colleagues help us promote accuracy and accessibility in our offerings and initiatives. Jane Asher…
Donor Wall 2020 In addition to our entire board of directors, we acknowledge the following donors. Without their support, our important work could not be carried out. For that we are grateful. Benefactor $1000-1999 Phyllis Freidt (in honor of Peggy Halliday) Eric Lane Alliance $500-999 Peggy Halliday Sara Stojkovic Patron $100-499 Nina Adelson-Yan Jane Asher…
Authors’ Note (August 1, 2023): As we were preparing to republish this collection of tributes, we were reminded of Dr. Tristram Smith’s enduring legacy. This is reflected, in part, by numerous publications not included in our August 2018 tribute, as well as the many articles published posthumously. This updated and impressive list is shared by Dr.…