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Media Watch Letters
Dear EurekAlert: Thank you for your article which suggested that children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) were nearly 2.5 times more likely than children without ASD to be reported for suspected abuse/neglect by the age of 8. These data support other troubling statistics regarding the risks facing children with ASD, including higher mortality rates and…
Thank you, Liam Davenport, for your February 25th article, “Unproven Therapies are ‘Muddying’ Cell and Gene Advances” in Medscape. Although it was published several months ago, the content is well worth sharing with our readers. Your article shines a light on yet another example of the “cart before the horse,” where treatments are marketed…
Dear Ms. Barloso, Thank you for your recent article showcasing various interventions for autism for children with autism based on the time-tested and scientifically-validated principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA). A common denominator among these approaches is that each enjoys scientific support and rely on data to make important decisions. At present, there are over 500 different…
Source Dear Ottawa Citizen, First and foremost, we want to thank you for publishing the editorial by our colleague Beverley Sharpe, “A national strategy for autism would help save families and save taxpayers’ money. So where is it?” What a powerful account of a mother’s journey to help her daughter with autism realize her fullest…
Source Dear Mr. Marland, We are writing in response to your article entitled “Optician Banned Over Claim He Could Treat People with Autism.” Your article discusses an optician who wrongfully claimed he could treat individuals with autism through colored filters. We applaud you for identifying that this is an unethical medical practice since there…
Source Dear Ms. Zulkifli, We are writing in response to your article, “The Wonders and Benefits of Art for Children with Autism.” In your article, you note that art therapy can benefit children with autism in many ways, including improving eye contact, communication, and social skills. While we appreciate your efforts to raise awareness about…
Source Dear Mr. Philpott. Thank you for sharing information on the importance of evidence-based intervention for children with autism. We commend Tricare for funding interventions based on the science of applied behavior analysis (ABA) for children of military families. However, we were concerned to read that ABA does not currently meet Tricare’s requirements…
Source Dear Hindustan Times, Thank you for sharing information on the importance of early detection and early intervention for young children with an autism spectrum disorder. We agree with you wholeheartedly that intervention at an early age is critical. We also agree that wider understanding and acceptance of autism is needed, for wider understanding…
Source Dear Mr. Bourgeron, We are writing in response to your article, “Explaining ‘resilience’ in autism may seed new therapies.” The work being done to identify genes and biological pathways associated with autism is interesting. It is especially fascinating to look at the environmental influences, which contribute to different outcomes in individuals with the…
Source Dear Times of India, We are writing in response to your article entitled “Ayush Club in MGMGH to Provide One-Stop Solution for Patients.” You discuss a new department created to offer services to those suffering from chronic diseases and conditions, including autism spectrum disorder, throughout India. It is important to make services for…
Source Dear Ms. Ireland, Thank you kindly for your recent and well written article about the use of chelation in the treatment of autism. It is a sad day when a parent such as Anne Borden King needs to shed light on a potentially dangerous treatment for which there is no evidence that it actually helps…