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facing parents of newly diagnosed
children with autism.

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Parent Information Packet

Jane Asher highlights the many
resources that ASAT has to
offer the autism community.

ASAT Resources

Jane Asher offers several important
considerations to guide any and all
decisions about autism treatment.

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Review of Exposure‐Based Treatments for Fear and Reactivity to Medical Procedures: A Systematic Review of the Literature with Implications for Research and Practice

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Bleach Therapy

Perspectives

Rejected, Revised, Resilient: The Ultimate Path of a Peer-Reviewed Paper

Consumer Corner

Review of OAR’s Life Journey Through Autism: A Guide for Transition to Adulthood

Fundraising

Bierman Autism Centers Raises $3,200 for ASAT

ASAT Responds to LA Times: “Key takeaways from our investigation into the science behind an alternative autism therapy”

May 4, 2025 Dear Corinne Purtill, We are writing in response to your article: “Key takeaways from our investigation into the science behind an alternative autism therapy.” In this article, you discuss the findings of The Los Angeles Times investigation into magnetic e-resonance therapy (MERT) as a treatment for autism. MERT is a variation of…

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ASAT Responds to AP News: “Intellectually disabled teen shot by Idaho police dies after being removed from life support”

April 20, 2025 Dear Ms. Bellisle and Ms. Boone,  We deeply appreciate your coverage of the tragic death of Victor Perez, a teenager mistakenly reported to 911 as an intoxicated man with a knife who was shot by officers just twelve seconds after they arrived at the scene. We thank you for respectfully highlighting Perez’s…

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ASAT Responds to Fox News: “Unique therapy helps some young people with autism interact better with others”

April 13, 2025 Dear Ms. McGorry, Thank you for highlighting the use of improv-based approaches to support autistic individuals in your article titled,“Unique therapy helps some young people with autism interact better with others”. At ASAT, we seek to promote evidence-based treatment and highlight efforts made to support autistic individuals and their families. We appreciate…

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Natural Language Acquisition Protocol Treatment Summary

Son-Rise Program®: Is There Science Behind That?

ASAT Articles for Behavior Analysts

Recognizing ASD in Infants and Toddlers

Latest Published Articles

Clinical Corner

How Can I Explain Autism to My Child, Family, and Friends?

Research Synopses

Review of Exposure‐Based Treatments for Fear and Reactivity to Medical Procedures: A Systematic Review of the Literature with Implications for Research and Practice

Treatment Summary

Bleach Therapy

Perspectives

Rejected, Revised, Resilient: The Ultimate Path of a Peer-Reviewed Paper

Consumer Corner

Review of OAR’s Life Journey Through Autism: A Guide for Transition to Adulthood

Fundraising

Bierman Autism Centers Raises $3,200 for ASAT

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ASAT Responds to LA Times: “Key takeaways from our investigation into the science behind an alternative autism therapy”

May 4, 2025 Dear Corinne Purtill, We are writing in response to your article: “Key takeaways from our investigation into the science behind an alternative autism therapy.” In this article, you discuss the findings of The Los Angeles Times investigation into magnetic e-resonance therapy (MERT) as a treatment for autism. MERT is a variation of…

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ASAT Responds to AP News: “Intellectually disabled teen shot by Idaho police dies after being removed from life support”

April 20, 2025 Dear Ms. Bellisle and Ms. Boone,  We deeply appreciate your coverage of the tragic death of Victor Perez, a teenager mistakenly reported to 911 as an intoxicated man with a knife who was shot by officers just twelve seconds after they arrived at the scene. We thank you for respectfully highlighting Perez’s…

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ASAT Responds to Fox News: “Unique therapy helps some young people with autism interact better with others”

April 13, 2025 Dear Ms. McGorry, Thank you for highlighting the use of improv-based approaches to support autistic individuals in your article titled,“Unique therapy helps some young people with autism interact better with others”. At ASAT, we seek to promote evidence-based treatment and highlight efforts made to support autistic individuals and their families. We appreciate…

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