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Media Watch Letters
Source Dear Ms. Gilman: As individuals affiliated with the Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT), we were eager to read your op-ed, “Don’t Blame Autism for Newtown.” The public is all too painfully aware that the shocking tragedy in Newtown, CT on December 14, 2012 resulted in the loss of 27 lives—including the…
Source Dear Ms. Keefe: With great interest, we read your article entitled, “Autistic Child Finds Comfort from Non-Traditional Therapy” (December 13, 2012), regarding reflexology’s supposed success in treating a child with autism. We appreciate your attention to this topic. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects an entire family as well as the individual, and often…
Source Thank you, Jordan Gass-Pooré, for your November 18, 2012 piece on sensory integration therapy (SIT). The Association for Science in Autism Treatment’s Media Watch initiative monitors mainstream media to identify published information about autism and autism treatment, and we provide critique where needed, as well as our praise to journalists writing objectively and…
Source Dear Mr. Drezner, It is a sad day when it takes a journalist to suggest to parents that administering bleach (via any orifice) to our children is not a good idea. In your article, “The Curious Case of Autism and MMS” (June 14, 2012), you showcase the dangers of pseudoscience and the unregulated…
Source Dear Ms. Dador, Thank you for your news story and subsequent online article, “Aquatic therapy center helps those with autism, open to all” (September 17, 2012). As a single mother of twin boys with autism spectrum disorder, I am always interested in hearing about meaningful recreational experiences for children with autism. Given the…
Source Dear Mr. Massey, We read with interest your article titled, “Surf Event Serves as Therapy for Kids with Autism” (The Daytona Beach News-Journal, July 29, 2012). Upon first reading this story, we were impressed with Surfers for Autism (SFA), a non-profit organization which holds surfing events in various cities around the world for…
Dear Ms. Nolasco, Thank you for your article, “Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is healing many ills,” in which you gave an overview of the current medical benefits provided by hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) for conditions such as decompression illness and potential amputations due to diabetes. You also indicated that there are some conditions where there is…
Source Dear Ms. Gardner, Thank you for your article, “Pets May Help Kids With Autism Develop Social Skills,” and for highlighting the fact that young children with autism, like other children, may enjoy and benefit from having a pet in their home. As with many articles about autism treatment, this is a heartwarming story,…
Source Dear Ms. Goodwin, Because pediatricians are typically the first point of contact when parents are concerned about their child’s development, we read your article, “Many Parents of Kids with Autism Don’t Put Faith in Pediatricians” (May 16, 2012), with great interest. We commend you for your straightforward reporting of the research results, which…
Source Dear Ms. McKenna, We would like to applaud you for writing your recent piece on “The Economic Impact of Autism on Families.” It is true that families raising individuals with autism often spend precious time and a significant amount of money accessing treatment services for their loved ones. It is a course requiring…
Source Dear Ms. Tanner, We read with interest your May 14, 2012 article, “1 in 3 autistic young adults lack jobs, education,” and appreciate you bringing attention to such an important issue. We particularly appreciate that you cite peer-reviewed research in your article as evidence. Your accurate summary of high unemployment, as well as…