By Alicia Marshall, MAT, BCBA LBS One of the most appealing aspects of entering the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is that analysts and technicians have the opportunity to work in a variety of settings. It is common for these ABA practitioners to accept jobs with organizations that allo…

Kia’s new PV5 electric van is designed with adaptability and accessibility at its core, making it a potentially transformative vehicle for wheelchair users and beyond. The van utilizes a flexible platform, the E-GMP.S, allowing for a variety of body styles and interior configurations. This …

By Ashleigh Evans, MS, BCBA Have you ever been in an uncomfortable situation? Were you able to freely leave or voice your concerns and have them respected? Imagine being unable to communicate your discomfort or disagreement with the situation while being forced to stay. That is the reality many a…

Researchers at The Ohio State University led by Dr. Benjamin Segal, professor and chair of the department of neurology at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine, have made a groundbreaking discovery that could transform treatment for neurological injuries and disease…

By Nahoma Presberg, MS BCBA NYS-LBA What do you do in ABA therapy, anyways? You might get this question a lot as a BCBA, and for good reason! ABA is a powerful technology that can be used to teach so many skills and reduce a wide variety of interfering behaviors. The possibilities are endless! …

This month’s ASAT feature comes to us from Julie Ashkenazi, MS, BCBA, Synthesis Behavior, and Lisa Tereshko, PhD, BCBA-D, Endicott College. To learn more about ASAT, please visit their website at www.asatonline.org. You can also sign up for ASAT’s free newsletter, Science in Autism Treatment, and li…

Adaptive clothing allows older adults and disabled people to maintain their independence without sacrificing their fashion sense. Unlike regular clothes, adaptive clothing is much safer to use, simpler to wear and take off, and more convenient for caregivers, allowing them to do their jobs better…

A new Easterseals Disability Services multi-media report, Reimagining Hollywood: A New Lens on Disability Inclusion, provides a comprehensive understanding of how disability inclusion is currently viewed in entertainment and media. While there have been positive steps forward, new data underscores t…

The workplace is rapidly evolving with artificial intelligence tools becoming essential for daily tasks. Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 stands out among these tools, offering powerful capabilities to enhance how we work with documents, analyze data, create presentations, and collaborate with te…

Artificial intelligence is influencing education, particularly for students with disabilities. Take Makenzie Gilkison, a 14-year-old with dyslexia who struggled with basic spelling – “rhinoceros” might come out as “rineanswsaurs.” But with AI-powered tools like customiz…