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Media Watch Letters
Source Dear Ms. Burch, Thank you for your recent article showcasing the opening of Children’s Developmental Center, a program for children with autism based on the time-tested and scientifically-validated principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA). Often times, journalists shed light on one of the many fad therapies lacking research support, some of which may actually…
Source Dear Ms. Lewis, Thank you for your article published in Mother Jones, “What if everything you knew about disciplining kids was wrong?” You make terrific points in highlighting how children with difficult behavior in school require a great deal of support and are often caught in a cycle of negative behavior. Discussing how…
Source Dear Mr. Walker, We are writing in response to your recent article, “Report sparks concern about how schools support students with disabilities.” We would like to thank you for raising awareness about an important issue facing Australian families and educators, which is the education and treatment of children with disabilities, including autism spectrum…
Source Dear Ms. Burgess, We are writing in response to your article, “Mother ‘distressed’ by mental health services proposal to send autistic son to detention centre.” Firstly, we would like to thank you for raising awareness of a very important issue facing families in Australia, which is the education and treatment of children and…
Source We at the Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT) would like to commend Dane Dougan, Chief Executive of Autism New Zealand (Autism NZ) on the article, “Opinion: Teach All Teachers Strategies for Autistic Children, Urges Autism NZ,” published in the New Zealand Herald (April 12, 2017). Mr. Dougan indicated that, “Autism NZ…
Source Dear Dr. Kevin Pelphrey: We are writing in response to your article, “Robots, Apps, and Brain Scans: New Tools to Help the Autistic Child.” Your article highlights some of the deficits that may be associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which is important for furthering the understanding of the complex facets of the…
Source Dear Ms. Myung-Ok Lee, We are writing in regards to your commentary article titled, “I made my autistic son cannabis cookies. They saved him.” First, we would like to thank you for sharing your journey thus far of navigating the complexities of treatment options for those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Your story…
Source Dear Ms. Dunn and Ms. Weaver, We are writing in response to your recent article titled, “Brain Scans Detect Signs of Autism in High-Risk Babies Before Age 1.” We would like to commend you for reporting this research and discussing its impact on autism treatment. Additionally, as a science-based organization, we appreciate your…
Source Dear Ms. Coorey, We are writing in response to your thoughtful article, “Mum Julia Coorey on surviving an autism diagnosis and importance of early diagnosis.” Your article is not only a moving personal story of your journey through an autism diagnosis, but an educational article for other families of newly diagnosed children. In…
Source Dear Ms. Stieg, The Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT), would like to thank you for your article entitled, “Costco Is Hosting Sensory-Friendly Shopping Hours For People With Autism.” This is an important topic because consumers may be unaware of options to accommodate individuals with special needs. We are grateful for the…
Source Dear Ms. Burton, We are writing in response to an article you recently published titled, “Simple Ways You Can Help Strengthen the ASD Sibling Relationship.” First, we would like to commend you for discussing an important topic that impacts all families with siblings, particularly those families whose children include an individual with autism. …