ASAT’s 9th Annual Autism Awareness Campaign: Bid and Bid Often

Kate McKenna, MEd, MSEd, BCBA, LBA Association for Science in Autism Treatment It’s that time of year again! ASAT’s online auction has been launched! Looking for ABA materials? We have items from Different Roads, Behavior Development Solutions, and Stages Learning Materials. Search the comprehensive auction site and you’ll find autographed books written by leaders in…

ASAT Responds to the Ottawa Citizen: “A national strategy for autism would help save families and save taxpayers’ money. So where is it?”

Source Dear Ottawa Citizen, First and foremost, we want to thank you for publishing the editorial by our colleague Beverley Sharpe, “A national strategy for autism would help save families and save taxpayers’ money. So where is it?” What a powerful account of a mother’s journey to help her daughter with autism realize her fullest…

Pledging Your Birthday

Tired of the Same Old Birthday Routine? Karrie Lindeman, EdD, SBL, BCBA-D   Birthday coming up? Many of us are often faced with the age-old question, “What do you want for your birthday?!?” Many of us have also responded with the same answer, “I don’t know!” or “I have everything!” Next time this dilemma strikes,…

Updated Resources for Promoting Dental Hygiene and Success at the Dentist

Resources for Promoting Success at the Dentist David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D, Maithri Sivaraman, MSc, BCBA, and Yash Gupta Association for Science in Autism Treatment Resistance associated with dental visits is an all-too-common challenge for many individuals with (and without) autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Such resistance can lead to the use of restraint or pharmacological management,…

An Interview with Purnima Hernandez, DDS, MA, BCBA

An Interview with Dr. Purnima Hernandez, DDS, MA, BCBA, Medical Provider, Advocate, and Mother David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Treatment David: Thank you kindly for taking time from your busy schedule for this interview. When we met at NYSABA this past Fall, I was very intrigued by your credentials; more specifically,…

Science in Autism Treatment Publication Team

Science in Autism Treatment Publication Team   Editors David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D Vincent Winterling, EdD   Managing Editor Brizida Vinjau, MS, BCBA   Content Editor Marcia Questel, MSEd, BCBA   Digital Editor Preeti Chojar, MCA   Newsletter Content Co-Coordinators Caroline Simard, MS, BCBA Aboli Jadhav, BE   Subscriber Drive Vacant   Advertising Sarah Treadaway, MEd, BCBA…

Adult Autism Research: A Note of Congratulations

Adult Autism Research: A Note of Congratulations David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D Executive Director Consistent with our mission to promote the dissemination of evidence-based autism treatment, ASAT was very proud to sponsor a research poster session at Autism New Jersey’s 37th Annual Conference this past October. As was the case last year, one component of the poster session…

Book review : The Training Curriculum for Supervisors of ABA Technicians in Autism Programs

The Training Curriculum for Supervisors of ABA Technicians in Autism Programs (2017) William T. Courtney, Breanne K. Hartley, Vince J. LaMarca, Mary Rosswurm, and Dennis H. Reid Distributed by LittleStar ABA Therapy Reviewed by David Celiberti and Sarah Treadaway The Training Curriculum for Supervisors of ABA Technicians in Autism Programs Effective training and supervision is…

How ASAT Supports Journalists

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…