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Media Watch Letters
Source Dear Mr. Perry: Thank you for bringing attention to the outrageous and potentially dangerous message that Jenny McCarthy brings to the public conversation on autism. In your CNN article titled, “Jenny McCarthy and Fear-Based Parenting” (July 17, 2013), you highlight the misinformation that Ms. McCarthy continues to share regarding effective and empirically supported…
Source Dear Ms. Monsebraaten: We are writing in response to your article entitled, “Groundbreaking adult autism survey reveals mountain of unmet needs” (Toronto Star, Feb 3, 2013), and want to commend you for providing information on such an important and pressing topic. Adults with autism are frequently marginalized in our society and often receive…
Dear Mr. Kanne: Thank you for bringing attention to the growing number of children diagnosed with autism and the difficulties that their families may encounter in your article, “Parents Can Get Help with Autism Issues” (April 5, 2013). Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects the entire family as well as the individual, and parents may struggle…
Source Dear Ms. Weigand: We would like to thank you for your article, “Pa. Autism Services Hope to Make Inroads in Workplace” (March 11, 2013), which brought to light a mounting crisis faced by the autism community. Important concerns were highlighted confronting many families and individuals entering the job market. It is imperative for…
Source Dear Ms. Falco: We are writing in response to your article, “CDC: Higher Number of Children with Autism” (March 30, 2013) with interest and commend your coverage of a critically important topic: the growing population of Americans diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We applaud you for your straightforward reporting of current…
Source Dear Editor: Your article, Parents Of Autistic Children Worry What Life Will Bring When They’re Adults (February 6, 2013), highlights the enormity of fears and complications that many parents and caregivers of adults with autism face. Our country is currently being confronted with a mounting crisis due to lack of resources such as funding and…
Source Dear Mr. Hannaford: Thank you for taking the time to weigh the evidence! In your article, “Autism Inc.: The Discredited Science, Shady Treatments and Rising Profits behind Alternative Autism Treatments” (January 30, 2013), you consider information gathered from various primary sources on all sorts of treatments, acknowledge that autism treatments have become a…
Source Dear Ms. Doyle: Thank you for your article which examined some initial research being conducted using parasitic worm eggs for treating the signs and symptoms of autism (“Study Looks at Worm Therapy to Treat Autism,” January 22, 2013). Your story depicts an excellent example of the scientific process for evaluating new or alternative…
Source Dear Editor: Thank you for your recent article in which you share the study by Fein and colleagues of the exciting claim that some children with autism may “recover completely” (“Some With Autism Diagnosis Can Overcome Symptoms, Study Finds,” January 16, 2013). Their study is the most thorough scientific investigation to date of…
Dear Editor: Your January 2, 2013 article brought attention to the growing numbers of children diagnosed with autism—and the struggles families face in locating and obtaining effective treatment services. It also highlighted the increasing role technology has played in therapeutic contexts, such as the use of MP3 players like iPods. The article stated that autism…
Source Dear Ms. Pittman: We want to thank you for your informative piece on the ineffectiveness of chelation therapy in children with autism–particularly its emphasis on the risks involved and the lack of scientific support (“Chelation Doesn’t Help Kids with Autism,” December 21, 2012). You accurately summarized the current status of chelation as an…