Media Watch Letters

ASAT Responds to MSN News and Science X: “New research recommendations for supporting autistic adults to ensure their communication success”

September 26th, 2025 Dear MSN and Science X, We are writing to thank the Science X Staff for highlighting recent research recommendations shared by the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute at Drexel University: New research recommendations for supporting autistic adults to ensure their communication success. The article drew attention to research focused on ways to support…

ASAT Responds to CBS News: “‘Autism detox’ treatments are not science-backed and have health risks, experts warn

June 30, 2025 Dear CBS News Editorial Team, We are writing in response to Sara Moniuszko and Alexander Hunter’s article, Autism detox treatments are not science-backed and have health risks, experts warn. We appreciate the article’s thorough investigation into the dangers of pseudoscientific autism “detox” treatments, which place autistic individuals at severe risk of physical…

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…

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…

ASAT Responds to MSN: “UnitedHealth is strategically limiting access to critical treatment for kids with autism”

1/29/2025 Dear Ms. Waldman, We are writing in response to your article, “UnitedHealth is strategically limiting access to critical treatment for kids with autism.” Thank you for raising awareness of this important issue. According to the federal government, applied behavior analysis (ABA) is a protected benefit and legislators at state level have passed laws mandating…

ASAT Responds to The Skeptical Inquirer: “The Telepathy Tapes: A Dangerous Cornucopia of Pseudoscience”

January 27, 2025 Dear Skeptical Inquirer, The Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT) would like to highlight a recent article by Dr. Stuart Vyse and the Skeptical Inquirer. The Telepathy Tapes: A Dangerous Cornucopia of Pseudoscience critically reviews the recently released and highly popular podcast The Telepathy Tapes. Throughout his analysis, Dr. Vyse delivers…

ASAT Responds to MedCity News: “Centering Cultural Sensitivity in Applied Behavior Analysis”

December 15, 2024 Dear Dr. Hartley, We are writing in response to your recent article, “Centering Cultural Sensitivity in Applied Behavior Analysis.” Thank you for your insightful remarks on the vital importance of recognizing and celebrating diversity within the autism community. Your thoughtful analysis not only raises awareness of the need for cultural sensitivity, but…