ASAT - Association for Science in Autism Treatment

04/15/2026

Tax Day is indeed taxing—and so is sorting through the many autism treatment options out there.
At ASAT, we help cut through the noise with clear, evidence-based information you can rely upon.
Visit our website: www.asatonline.org

04/14/2026

We are so grateful to Bierman Autism Centers for creating this delightful children’s book, Pilot the Penguin: Alex’s Learning Adventure!

Not only is it a fun learning story for children, but 100% of the proceeds are donated to ASAT to support our mission of providing Real Science. Real Hope. for individuals with autism and their families.

Initiatives like this help us continue sharing accurate, evidence-based information with the autism community....all at no cost.

📚 Please check it out on Amazon and support a wonderful cause!

https://www.amazon.com/Pilot-Penguin-Alexs-Learning-Adventures/dp/B0GLV1ZRGQ

Thank you, Bierman Autism Centers, for your generosity and support of ASAT!

Pilot the Penguin: Alex's Learning Adventures

04/09/2026

We’re pleased to share this Media Corner letter in response to recent reporting by CBC Marketplace on health misinformation circulating on social media.

The original article highlighted a growing concern: misleading and potentially harmful information about autism and cancer reaching millions of viewers online. We commend the inclusion of expert voices and the focus on the risks associated with unproven “treatments” and pseudoscience.

In our letter, we:
✔️ Acknowledge the importance of this reporting
✔️ Highlight the need for stronger public education and digital health literacy
✔️ Encourage broader representation of self-advocates and families
✔️ Share evidence-based resources to support informed decision-making

Misinformation can have real-world consequences. This is why ASAT is committed to promoting accurate, respectful, and evidence-based conversations about autism.

https://asatonline.org/media_watch/asat-responds-to-cbc-news-we-analyzed-200-cancer-and-autism-videos-on-tiktok-and-found-the-majority-contain-misinformation/

04/02/2026

Chag Pesach Sameach to all who celebrate. As you gather around the Seder table, may the rituals and stories of Passover take on deeper meaning echoing not only the collective and deep-rooted journey toward freedom, but also the personal journeys within the other communities in which we live.

For many families in the autism community, their path is one of profound resilience, patience, and growth. As one parent shared, “Autism has taught me patience I never knew I had,” and another reminds us that progress, no matter how gradual.is always meaningful.

Passover invites us to honor these journeys: to celebrate each step forward, to embrace difference as strength, and to recognize that every individual’s path unfolds in its own time. Families often speak of discovering unexpected strength, deeper compassion, and new ways of seeing the world through their experiences. May we continue striving toward a world where every person, no matter where they fall on the autism spectrum, is seen, valued, and supported for who they are.

Wishing you and your loved ones a meaningful, hopeful, and inspiring Passover—filled with light, connection, and the celebration of every unique journey.

04/02/2026

With Association of Professional Behavior Analysts – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

04/01/2026

Not all autism treatments are created equal. Some may be misleading, but the best ones are grounded in science—and that’s no joke!

This April Fools Day (and every day of the year), let’s commit to truth and transparency over trickery.

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....