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Media Watch Letters
Source Dear Ms. Hopkins, We read with interest your article entitled, “Autistic boy receives love and help from trained dog” (Calgary Herald, June 3, 2011). At first glance, this is a moving story and we read with interest how Griffin the dog had been well received at the boy’s school. Indeed, dogs can be…
Source Dear Ms. Pearson, I am writing to you with concerns about your online story, “Autism Screening Called into Question” posted June 13, 2011. Although the article focused on autism screening, an inaccurate portrayal of the science supporting autism treatment was reflected in the following quote: As for the third question, the researchers concluded…
Source Dear Ms. Wagner: We are writing today in response to your article entitled, “Is Autism Treatment Possible?”(http://ezinearticles.com/?Is-Autism-Treatment-Possible?&id=6458523). The rate of autism is currently 1 in 110, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC). This statistic reinforces the fact that there is a great need to educate families on interventions available to them…
Source Mr. Richardson, We read with interest your recent article, “Graduating to an Uncertain Fate” in the Portland Press Herald and applaud you for shedding light on the important topic of adults with autism. They are a clearly underrepresented segment of the autism community with respect to research, service delivery, funding, and even media attention. Sadly,…
Source With regard to the article entitled “Complexities of Autism Extend to Its Treatment” (May 27, 2011), we commend Mr. Thompson for highlighting the struggle parents confront when identifying interventions for their children with autism. Mr. Thompson reports on several key considerations central to any discussion regarding autism treatment: 1) early identification and intervention…
Source Dear Ms. Lerner: Thank you for your recent article about autism treatment. This topic is an essential one, and as a society we do need to wrestle with important decisions about how to best allocate financial resources, particularly given the tough economic conditions facing our country. Important conversations about autism treatment are sidetracked…
Source Dear Mr. Conrad: We commend you for covering the important topic of autism (“Shelby coach steps down to help son battle autism” February 22, 2011). The number of children affected by this disorder is certainly on the rise and we appreciate your effort to highlight some important issues of autism in the print…
Source Dear Dr. Willis: Thank you sharing your important article, “Science or bunk: How to tell the difference” (Northern Illinois University Today, January 18, 2011). I applaud your insight and believe your thoughts are of particular relevance for individuals with autism and those who care about them. This population is one that is desperate…
Source Dear Ms. Tsouderos: We commend you on your continued campaign to inform the public of the empirical scientific evidence behind baseless claims regarding both the cause of and interventions for autism (“When the Evidence Is Conclusive,” January 30, 2011). It is vitally important that the media take responsibility to get the facts straight…
Source Dear Mr. Lauerman, I applaud your January 16 correction of Salon’s 2005 article (“Deadly Immunityâ€) which asserted a connection between the use of thimerosal in vaccines and the rise of autism. This purported association has now been thoroughly debunked. It is important that the media take responsibility to get the facts straight. You…
Source Dear Mr. Picard, For consumers without training in research methodology and practices, evaluating scientific evidence related to one’s health can be a daunting task. It is not unreasonable for consumers to assume, however, that the researchers who conduct such research are presenting information that is accurate, objective, and gathered using high levels of…