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Donor Wall 2021 In addition to our entire Board of Directors of the Association for Science in Autism Treatment, we acknowledge the following donors. Without their support, our important work could not be carried out. For that we are grateful. Sustaining $10,000 Bristol Myers SquibbTM Benefactor $1000-1999 Phyllis Freidt (in honor of Peggy Halliday) Eric…
David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D, Executive Director and Marcia Questel, MS Ed, BCBA, Externship Coordinator Association for Science in Autism Treatment Did you know that the Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT) is primarily a volunteer-based organization? First and foremost, since the beginning, ASAT’s mission has been to disseminate evidence-based treatment options (backed by well-conducted,…
David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D, Nicole Stewart, MSEd, BCBA, Katie Daly, MA, BCBA, LBA, and Erin Leif, PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Treatment One way that ASAT supports dissemination of science-based treatment is through our Media Watch efforts. ASAT’s Media Watch team monitors mainstream media for published information about autism and autism treatments. Understanding that every…
David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Treatment Did you know that the Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT) is primarily a volunteer-based organization? The important work that ASAT does to promote science-based treatment for individuals with autism could not happen without our volunteers. Currently, ASAT has dozens of volunteers working diligently…
Erin Leif, David Celiberti, Maithri Sivaraman, Renee Wozniak It can be challenging for journalists to sift through all of the literature and media content related to autism treatments. In this article, we will be sharing information about the Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT) and suggesting ways you might navigate the perils of a…
Source Dear Mr. Bourgeron, We are writing in response to your article, “Explaining ‘resilience’ in autism may seed new therapies.” The work being done to identify genes and biological pathways associated with autism is interesting. It is especially fascinating to look at the environmental influences, which contribute to different outcomes in individuals with the…
Source Dear Mr. MacNamee, We are writing in response to your article, “HSE staff member accused of feeding their child bleach solution ´to cure´ autism.” We would like to thank you for raising awareness about an important issue facing not only Irish families, but families worldwide, which is the administration of bleach (via any…
Source Dear Conner Gorry, We are writing in response to your article, “Autism Spectrum Disorder in Cuba: Comprehensive and Coordinated Response,” published online in MEDICC Review’s open access International Journal of Cuban Health and Medicine (April–July 2017). First and foremost, we would like to applaud you for disseminating your analysis on the prevalence of…
Source Dear Ms. Mcquigge, We are writing in response to your article recently published on The Globe and Mail, “Ontario family launches human rights complaint over access to therapy for son with autism.” Thank you for choosing to cover this topic. Similar situations, in which parents are concerned that the needs of their children…
Source Dear Ms. Obinna, We are writing in response to your article, “I was called a witch and my husband quickly divorced me – Oritoke Aluko – Olokun” and commend your coverage of an important topic such as the growing need for supports for adults with autism all over the globe. As you indicate…
Source Dear Ms. Lewis, Thank you for your article published in Mother Jones, “What if everything you knew about disciplining kids was wrong?” You make terrific points in highlighting how children with difficult behavior in school require a great deal of support and are often caught in a cycle of negative behavior. Discussing how…