Addressing Sensory Behaviors Through the Lens of an Occupational Therapist and a Behavior Analyst

• By: Kristina Gasiewski, MOTR/L, MEd, BCBA Caleigh Dion, OT, MSOT, OTR Melmark
• January 10th, 2024
• behavior analysis, collaboration, evidence-based intervention, function-based assessment, individualized intervention, occupational therapy, sensory behaviors, sensory dysfunctions, sensory integration theory, Winter 2024 Issue
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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a prevalent developmental and neurological disability that affects one in 36 children (CDC, 2023a). Individuals with ASD may have significant impairments in social communication and interaction, restricted or repetitive behaviors or interests, sensory features, and...

Educational Entitlement for ABA Services: A Right for All

• By: By Brad Stevenson, PhD, BCBA-D, CDE® Melmark Carolinas Rita M. Gardner, MPH, LABA, BCBA, CDE® Melmark Keri Bethune, PhD, BCBA-D Melmark Carolinas
• January 2nd, 2023
• ABA, applied behavior analysis, evidence-based intervention, FAPE, free appropriate public education, insurance, insurance-funded services, special education services, Winter 2023 Issue
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The old saying goes that if you meet one person with autism, you have met one person with autism. This alludes to the fact that people with autism have such a varying set of preferences, interests, strengths, and needs that no two are alike. As a result, the supports people need varies greatly with...

The School Consultation Project: An Avenue to Support Autistic Students and Empower Educators

• By: Krista Drapalik, BA Erica Davis, LMSW Jane Ann Worlock, MSEd Kristin V. Christodulu, PhD University at Albany Center for Autism and Related Disabilities
• April 1st, 2022
• challenging behaviors, communication, education, evidence-based intervention, functional behavior assessment, school, Spring 2022 Issue, teachers
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Autistic individuals who exhibit challenging behaviors are increasingly likely to hold communication deficits, require supports in daily routines, and are less likely to be placed in inclusive school settings (Lory et al., 2020; Iadarola et al., 2017). As such, challenging behaviors pose a...

Evidence-Based Reading Intervention Practices for Students with ASD

• By: Tamara Sterling, MS, CCC-SLP, TSSLD
• January 1st, 2015
• evidence-based intervention, instruction, reading, school
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Reading proficiency is a skill that is necessary to function in society. Yet, low reading scores during the school years continue to be a persistent trend in the U.S. The Annie E. Casey Foundation (2014) reports that 66% of U.S. students are not reading proficiently and are not prepared for future...