http://dddc.rutgers.edu/files/newsletter_spring-2004.pdf|Spring 2004 (20.1)]
My Own World
Ayelet Kantor, Ph.D. and June Groden, Ph.D.
Todd, T., & Reid, G. (2006). Increasing physical activity in individuals with autism. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Dis-abilities, 21(3), 167-176.
Reviewed by: Megan Atthowe, RN, BCABA
Summer Time Challenges: Swimming, Sun, & Socialization
Michael C. Selbst, Ph.D. (Behavior Therapy Associates, P.A.)
Checklist to Assist Individuals with ASDs or Caregivers in the Selection of Fitness, Leisure, Recreation and Programs
Linda S. Meyer and Jeffrey Jacobs
An Interview with Parents: Involving Children with Autism in Recreational Activities
Kate Fiske, M.S., and Ruth Donlin, M.S.
Teaching Leisure and Athletic Skills to a Child with Autism Using TAGteach
By Martha Gabler
Overview of Quest Autism Programs (QAP)
Chris Mesopotanese, Psy.D., BCBA
Carrie Hennessy
Promoting Community Inclusion to Enhance Recreation and Leisure Skills
Florida Atlantic University Center for Au-tism and Related Disabilities (FAU-CARD)
By Debbie Leach, Ed.D, BCBA
FAU CARD Associate Director
p. 1 UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS
Providing Treatment to Diverse Populations: An Interview with Dr. Sandra Harris
Addressing the Needs of Underserved Populations in New Jersey: An Interview with The New Jersey Center for Outreach and Services for the Autism Community (COSAC)
David Celiberti, Ph.D., BCBA
President, Parent Professional Partnership SIG
Meeting the Early Childhood Diagnostic Needs in Rural New Mexico
Brian R. Lopez, PhD; Marcia L. Moriarta, PsyD
University of New Mexico, Center for Development and Disability
Rural Services: Ideas and Future Directions
Emily Thomas Johnson, Ph.D., B.C.B.A.
Behavior, Attention, Developmental Disabilities Consultants, LLC
Interview with Parent - Maria Teresa Abinader
By Tamara A. Bannon, LMSW, BCBA
Coordinator of Parent Services, COSAC
Autism Intervention for Underserved Populations:
An Example from the Province of New Brunswick
Paul M. McDonnell, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus
University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, Canada
needs of immigrant families of children with
autism. Disability and Society, 22 (7).
Reviewer and primary author: Aurelie Welterlin, PsyM
The Verbal Behavior Approach: How to Teach Children with Autism and Related Disorders
By Mary Lynch Barbera with Tracy Rasmussen
Autism and Related Developmental Disabilities
Special Interest Group Newsletter
Letter from the President
Letter of congratulations to the Behavior Analyst Certification Board
p. 22 ABA Autism SIG Student Research Award Winners
The Effects of Embedded Questions on Reading Comprehension in Second Grade Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
LINDSAY SESSOR, Ruth M. DeBar, & Sheila Alber-Morgan
The Ohio State University
Developing a Self-Initiation Training
for Preverbal Children with Autism
Marie L. Rocha and Laura Schreibman
p.1 CHALLENGING BEHAVIOR
BEST PRACTICES IN SCHOOL-BASED FUNCTIONAL ASSESSMENT
Effectiveness of Functional Assessment
The Challenges
Indirect/Informant Methods of Functional Assessment
Descriptive Assessment
Analogue Functional Analyses
Summary and Future Directions
References
Functional Behavioral Assessment Flow Chart
p.8 PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS
The Severe Behavior Day Treatment Program at the Marcus Institute
Intensive Behavioral Intervention Following a Verbal Behavior Model
Profile: Project NSTM
p.15 BOOK AND ARTICLE REVIEWS
Visual Supports for People with Autism:
A Guide for Parents and Professionals
By Marlene Cohen and Donna Sloan
Reviewed by Jenna Glennon
Johnston, J. M. (2006). “Replacing” problem behavior: An analysis of tactical alternatives.
The Behavior Analyst, 29, 1-11
Reviewed by: Nathan Lambright, Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center
Ryan J. Madigan, Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center
Applying Behavior Analysis Across the Autism Spectrum:
A Field Guide for Practitioners
by Beth Sulzer-Azaroff and Associates
Review by: Robert H. LaRue, Ph.D., BCBA
p.19 AUTISM SIG MINUTES
Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies
Philadelphia, PA
Friday, November 16th, 2007
12:00-1:30 p.m.
p.20 LETTER FROM AUTISM SIG PRESIDENT
Website Update