Media Watch Letters

ASAT Responds to The Conversation’s, “Report Sparks Concern About How Schools Support Students With Disabilities”

Source   Dear Mr. Walker, We are writing in response to your recent article, “Report sparks concern about how schools support students with disabilities.”  We would like to thank you for raising awareness about an important issue facing Australian families and educators, which is the education and treatment of children with disabilities, including autism spectrum…

ASAT Responds to Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s, “Mother ‘Distressed’ by Mental Health Services Proposal to Send Autistic Son to Detention Centre”

Source   Dear Ms. Burgess, We are writing in response to your article, “Mother ‘distressed’ by mental health services proposal to send autistic son to detention centre.”  Firstly, we would like to thank you for raising awareness of a very important issue facing families in Australia, which is the education and treatment of children and…

ASAT Responds to New Zealand Herald’s, “Opinion: Teach All Teachers Strategies for Autistic Children, Urges Autism NZ”

Source   We at the Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT) would like to commend Dane Dougan, Chief Executive of Autism New Zealand (Autism NZ) on the article, “Opinion: Teach All Teachers Strategies for Autistic Children, Urges Autism NZ,” published in the New Zealand Herald (April 12, 2017).  Mr. Dougan indicated that, “Autism NZ…

ASAT responds to news.com.au’s, “Mum Julia Coorey on surviving an autism diagnosis and importance of early diagnosis”

Source   Dear Ms. Coorey, We are writing in response to your thoughtful article, “Mum Julia Coorey on surviving an autism diagnosis and importance of early diagnosis.”  Your article is not only a moving personal story of your journey through an autism diagnosis, but an educational article for other families of newly diagnosed children.  In…

ASAT Responds to Good Housekeeping’s, “Costco is Hosting Sensory-Friendly Shopping Hours for People with Autism”

Source   Dear Ms. Stieg, The Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT), would like to thank you for your article entitled, “Costco Is Hosting Sensory-Friendly Shopping Hours For People With Autism.”  This is an important topic because consumers may be unaware of options to accommodate individuals with special needs.  We are grateful for the…

ASAT Responds to Autism Parenting Magazine’s, “Simple Ways You Can Help Strengthen the ASD Sibling Relationship”

Source   Dear Ms. Burton, We are writing in response to an article you recently published titled, “Simple Ways You Can Help Strengthen the ASD Sibling Relationship.”  First, we would like to commend you for discussing an important topic that impacts all families with siblings, particularly those families whose children include an individual with autism. …

ASAT Responds to The National UAE’s, “Dubai mother campaigned for special needs centre guaranteeing a place for everyone”

Source   Dear Ms. Sawy, We would like to thank you for your educational and inspiring article titled, “Dubai mother campaigned for special needs centre guaranteeing a place for everyone.”  Your article is not only motivating, but also very informative. You expose your readers to the challenges associated with the accessibility of autism-based treatment/education at…