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Media Watch Letters
Dear Mr. Himelstein, We are writing in response to your article, “Children with autism spectrum disorder need more support during the pandemic”. Thank you for highlighting the unique way in which the pandemic has impacted those with autism. Many face-to-face therapies for children with autism have been disrupted during the pandemic, which can be challenging…
Dear Mr. Evans, Thank you for sharing the story of Yvonne Odukwe and her daughter, Jasmine, in your article, “Autism: ‘They said bleach would cure my daughter.’” We commend your efforts to share how Ms. Odukwe is working to remove the stigma surrounding autism within her community, and to help other minority families access appropriate…
Dear Mr. Dean, We are writing in response to your article, “How Music Therapy May Help Children with Autism.” Thank you for discussing the importance of evidence-based interventions for autism. We agree that there are no medications to effectively treat autism, and that we need to turn our attention to other therapies that build skills…
Dear Mr. Farmer, We are writing in response to your article “Law enforcement’s efforts at greater autism awareness.” Thank you for sharing your perspective about how law enforcement professionals can better understand and support the needs of people with autism, through initiatives such as the BeSafe program. Sadly, we often see tragic stories in the…
Dear Ms. Kupferberg Carter, Thank you for your wonderful essay recently published in the New York Times, “How Having a Child With Autism Helps Me Ride Out the Pandemic.” As a professional who has worked within the autism community for over thirty years, I constantly remind myself that this is the life path I have…
Dear Ms. Thomason, We are writing in response to your recent article, “Peoria mom wants face mask exemption for son with autism”. Thank you for highlighting the challenges that individuals on the autism spectrum and their families continue to face during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. As the pandemic wears on, it can be easy to…
Kudos to you, Kim DeGiulio, for the publication of your article, “Ford aims to boost hiring of employees with autism” (October 15, 2020). The “Ford Works Program” is an inspiring program that directly addresses the reality facing many individuals with autism; it is often exceedingly difficult to find employment. In fact, when compared to their…
Dear Ms. Henderson, We are writing in response to your recent article, “New study expands treatment options for parents of autistic children,” which highlighted the findings of a recent study conducted at Rutgers Center for Autism Research. In this study, parents participated in virtual training sessions designed to teach them how to use evidenced-based interventions…
Dear Dr. Klass, We would like to thank you for your article, “Early Treatment for Autism Is Critical, New Report Says.” Your article highlighted the 2020 American Academy of Pediatrics comprehensive clinical report on autism. We wholeheartedly agree with you that behaviorally-based programs are important for helping children with autism and their families. Applied Behavior…
Dear Ms. Weiss and Newsday, We are writing in response to your recent article titled, LI boy with autism, therapy student get in tune with Zoom. Thank you for raising awareness about the ways that the COVID-19 pandemic has influenced the lives and education of children with autism. On top of time spent in quarantine…
Dear Farhana Chaudhary, We are writing in response to your recent article “The Doris Duan-Young Autism Center: Changing lives one at a time” in Khaleej Times, UAE. It was heartening to read about the DDY Autism Center, Dubai which utilizes treatment based on the science and principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). ABA is considered…
