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Media Watch Letters
Dear Ms. Rohman, We are writing in response to your article, “Northwestern Investigators Develop New Therapy for Autism Subtype.” We commend you for raising awareness about the importance of effective treatment for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and for highlighting new advances in genetic research. We were very interested to learn more about the…
Dear Ms. Tung, We are writing in response to your recent article, “How a therapy once seen as a victory for autistic kids has come under fire as abuse”. We appreciate and thank you for your thorough account of the different perspectives and challenges surrounding the legitimacy and morality of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). On…
Dear Ms Murez, We are writing in response to your article, “Intervening in Infancy Might Help Prevent Some Cases of Autism: Study.” We value your efforts to highlight the importance of early intervention, including early parent-led intervention, for infants who are at risk for autism or developmental delay. In your article, you acknowledge that infants…
Dear The Nation Thailand, We are writing in response to your recent story and video, “Therapy dogs offer companionship to children with autism in China.” We appreciate your efforts to provide information to parents of children on the autism spectrum about different therapy approaches they may be considering. We enjoyed learning about the methods used…
Dear Dr. Samecki, We are writing in response to your article, “Australia develops ‘world’s most effective’ autism screening tool” and commend your coverage of a very important topic – access to a timely autism diagnosis. Sadly, around the world, many families struggle to access a timely diagnosis for their young children due to cost or…
Dear Ms Bita, I am writing in response to your article titled ‘Disability advocate likens autism treatments to gay conversion therapy’ published in The Australian on June 18th, 2022. In the article, therapies for autism are criticised for trying to change the behaviour of a child to do what is neurotypical, using rewards and punishment.…
Dear Ms. Astra, We are writing in response to your article “We Need Better Diagnostic Tests for Autism in Women.” Thank you for sharing your story and how it relates to gender bias in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis and treatment. We commend you for highlighting the potentially detrimental effects that girls and women with…
Dear Ms. Shafer, We are writing in response to your recent news segment “Journey Through Parenthood | Autism Acceptance Month: Life after high school.” We commend you for using your platform to highlight the importance of planning for adulthood for individuals with autism. Your segment with Marc Ellison from West Virginia Autism Center sparked a…
Dear Aida Mogos: We are writing in response to “Black Voices: Early Intervention Key to Best Outcomes for Children with Autism, Local Advocates Say” dated April 24, 2022. We applaud you and WTTW for this timely broadcast as there are many important dimensions associated with this story. Firstly, along with our colleagues at the Association…
Dear Dr. Gomez, We are writing in response to your recent Med Talk/Health Talk installment on “Autism Spectrum Disorder.” We commend your accurate depiction of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and the rapid state of autism awareness in the Philippines, which includes a recent push for its acceptance within the neurodiversity community (e.g., Autism Self Advocacy…
Dear Rasha Abu Baker, We read with great interest your recently featured article “UAE: What’s next after school? Parents call for more employment opportunities for autistic people” published in the Khaleej Times, United Arab Emirates (UAE). We want to congratulate you for bringing forward an inspiring story about employment among individuals with autism spectrum disorder…