ASAT - Association for Science in Autism Treatment

03/31/2026

Check out our April 2026 Issue of Science in Autism Treatment - https://mailchi.mp/asatonline/science-in-autism-treatment_2026_04

03/30/2026

Happy National Doctors’ Day! Here at ASAT, we would like to extend a special thank you to all the doctors who support individuals with autism and their families as they navigate intervention. You play an important and pivotal role in helping families receive the care they deserve. Thanks for all that you do!

03/29/2026

Magic tricks are fun—misleading autism treatments are not.

This National Smoke and Mirrors Day (and every day), ASAT urges consumers to remember that science leads the way, to be cautious of false claims and to rely on research-backed interventions.

03/26/2026

Here at ASAT, every day feels like National Science Appreciation Day! Today, we are especially thankful to the researchers, clinicians, autistic individuals, caregivers, and policy makers who support evidence-based autism intervention.

Science changes lives! Progress happens when we follow the science, use the data, and ask the right questions.

03/22/2026

We would like to thank PECS -USA for their sponsorship of ASAT.

Pyramid is the sole source for the internationally recognized, evidenced-based Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)® and the Pyramid Approach to Education®. Their training, on-site consultation, and products are designed to improve functional communication skills, decrease challenging behaviors, and increase independence.

For more information about Pyramid Educational Consultants, visit https://pecsusa.com/
and like on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/PECSUSA and on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/pyramid-educational-consultants

Thank you again Pyramid Educational Consultants for your generous support of ASAT!

Our PECS and Pyramid trainings are presented by our team of expert consultants, led by the developers of PECS, Andy Bondy, PhD, and Lori Frost, MS, CCC-SLP. Designed to meet a variety of needs and developed over many years of helping people achieve their unique goals, our trainings are delivered in....

03/22/2026

We would like to thank Endicott College's Institute for Applied Behavioral Science for its support of ASAT at the Alliance level.

The Institute for Applied Behavioral Science offers 100% online, flexible graduate programs for working professionals including a doctoral program (Ph.D.), a Master of Science with concentrations in Autism, Childhood Clinical Disorders, Mental Health, Organizational Behavior Management, ABA in Public Schools, as well as a general track. The Institute also offers certificate programs in ABA (including courses that meet the educational requirements to sit for the Behavior Analysis Certification Board® exam), and certificates in Autism, Childhood Clinical Disorders, Mental Health, and Organizational Behavior Management, and ABA in Public Schools that allow you to further specialize and advance your career. The Institute also offers an undergraduate minor in ABA (including courses that meet the educational requirements to sit for the Behavior Analysis Certification Board® exam leading to BCaBA® certification).

For more information about the Applied Behavioral Analysis Programs at Endicott College visit https://www.endicott.edu/academics/schools/institute-for-applied-behavioral-science/graduate-programs/doctoral-programs/applied-behavior-analysis-program and like on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ABAEndicott
Endicott College, thank you again for your generous support.

Endicott College's Ph.D. in Applied Behavior Analysis Research Track is a research-based program preparing you to teach at the university level or work as a scientist-practitioner.

03/22/2026

We would like to thank Different Roads to Learning, Inc. for their continued sponsorship of ASAT at the Champion level!

Different Roads to Learning is a company that provides a wide range of products and resources for individuals with autism, including toys, games, tools, and technology. Founded by a parent who struggled to find effective teaching materials, the company's mission is to help children with autism achieve independence and success by offering carefully selected items for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and verbal behavior interventions. Their product line includes assessments, curricula, and hands-on learning kits designed to support skill development that includes toys and games, technology that supports language development, assessments such as the VB-MAPP and the ABLLS-R, and curriculum materials.

Different Roads to Learning recognizes that that every child has a unique learning journey and that there are "different roads to learning". Their goal is to provide the resources needed for learners with autism to become more independent and successful.
Their website also offers a blog, where professionals and parents can share information and experiences.

For more information about Different Roads to Learning, visit www.difflearn.com and like on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/difflearn and LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/different-roads-to-learning-inc-/

Different Roads to Learning, thank you again for your generous support!

Different Roads has autism products, teaching tools and other resources for parents, teachers and professionals. Find out what we have to offer at our store!

03/22/2026

Today, we recognize World Down Syndrome Day!
As we do with individuals with autism, ASAT celebrates the unique strengths, talents, and contributions of individuals with Down syndrome while advocating for access to evidence-based education and support that helps every individual reach their fullest potential.
This day is a reminder of the importance of inclusion, respect, and meaningful opportunities in schools, workplaces, and communities. Together, we can help create a world where individuals with Down syndrome are valued, supported, and empowered with the skills and resources to thrive.
Join us in spreading awareness, promoting acceptance, and celebrating abilities today and every day.

03/21/2026

To all the single parents: we see you and we celebrate you.
The long days, the tough decisions you pften make alone, the quiet victories no one else notices… your strength and dedication do not go unseen. You show up, day after day, with resilience, love, and an unwavering commitment to your child’s success and that is nothing short of extraordinary.
At ASAT, we’re honored to stand alongside you, offering science-backed support every step of the way. You are appreciated. You are inspiring. You are amazing.

03/21/2026

We may be a day late, but the tremendous impact of applied behavior analysis (ABA) warrants far more a single day of recognition.

Yesterday, on World Behavior Analysis Day, we celebrated the profound influence of ABA—not only in supporting the autism community, but in improving lives across the globe. That impact doesn’t end when the day does. It’s reflected in thousands of research studies published in peer-reviewed journals, the hundreds of thousands of providers putting that research into practice, and in decades of evidence demonstrating ABA’s well-earned place as in the lives of individuals with autism as an effective, evidence-based practice.

At ASAT, we remain committed to promoting practices grounded in science that bring meaningful, measurable change for individuals with autism and their families.

Let’s continue to honor the science, the researchers, academicians, practitioners, individuals with autism, their loved ones, and all who advocate tirelessly for access to effective intervention. Together, we can build a world where everyone has the tools, skills, and support they need to live their best lives.

03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick’s Day to our Irish supporters and all those who are Irish for the day!

In autism treatment, there is no magic pot at the end of a rainbow.... What is needed for progress is a sustained commitment to best practices, data-based decision making, compassion, and science!