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Source Response to the article on autism insurance laws. Letter to the Editor The article, “Parents Press States for Autism Insurance Laws” (October 20, 2008) quotes me as saying that the evidence for applied behavior analysis (ABA) after the age of 6 or 7 years is “sparse.” Actually, I said there are many studies…
Source Letters to the Editor The New York Times 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018 Dear Editor, I am responding to your recent story “Reaching an Autistic Teenager” on October 17, 2008. The information presented in the article is both incomplete and inaccurate in light of published empirical data on autism treatment effectiveness.…
December 5, 2008 Ms. Ingrid Newkirk, President Ms. Tracy Reiman, Executive Vice-President People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) 501 Front Street Norfolk, VA 23510 Dear Ms. Newkirk and Ms. Reiman: Thank you for your response to our letter. We would like the opportunity to provide further information on what has been learned from…
September 9, 2008 Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) Office of Autism Research Coordination – NIMH 6001 Executive Boulevard, Room 8203, MSC 9669 Bethesda, MD 20892-9669 Dear IACC Members, The Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT) is a nonprofit organization with the mission of informing the public about science-based autism treatments and to increase access to effective intervention for those…
Source ASAT provided the following letter to the Special Advisory Committee of the Virginia Insurance Commission following testimony advocating for passage of Virginia HB 83. This house bill would mandate insurance companies to cover treatment for those diagnosed with ASD. August 8, 2008 Special Advisory Committee –HB83 c/o Ms. Florence Morris Sr. Insurance Analyst Bureau of…
Source David Pass, M.D. Director, Health Resources Commission Office for Oregon Health Policy & Research 1225 Ferry Street, SE Salem, Oregon 97301 Dear Dr. Pass, The Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT) is a nonprofit organization with the mission to inform the public about science-based autism treatments and to increase access to effective intervention…
Source Sunday, March 30, 2008 It is encouraging to see the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommend early screening for autism in all children, given some may be later diagnosed with the disorder. The science is clear that access to early, intensive, behavioral intervention can lead to improved outcome. We share the AAP’s endorsement…
I am writing to express my grave concern about the upcoming “Eli Stone” drama. You may be unaware that a large majority of medical health professionals, including organizations such as the Centers for Disease Control, American Academy of Pediatrics and NIH concur that vaccines do not cause autism. Airing this type of misinformation is irresponsible and is…
Source Dear Editor Time magazine has a long-standing track record of publishing stories that promote awareness about autism. For this, the magazine should be applauded. However, in your May 15, 2006 issue, the article “A Tale of Two Schools” by Claudia Wallis perpetuated a number of myths, biases, and misrepresentations about certain autism treatment approaches.…
Source Dear Editor What a disservice to children and families. One method, which has been shown through controlled research to consistently improve the outcomes for children with autism, is painted with the standard clichés of cold, manipulative, robot training; the other, which has been hugely marketed and promoted, is depicted in glowing terms as caring,…
Source Dear Editor: Re: A Tale of Two Schools I was astonished by Claudia Wallis’ inaccurate portrayal of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and the work of teachers and students at Alpine Learning Group (“A Tale of Two Schools” TIME, May 15, 2006). Wallis spent hours at Alpine, reviewing the scientific research supporting ABA and observing…