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Source Dear Ms. Latzke: We would first like to thank you for sharing such an interesting story in your article, “Family uses agriculture as autism therapy tool” (High Plains Journal, June 24, 2013). It was fascinating to read about how one family was able to bring support not only to their daughter but also…
Source Dear Ms. Monsebraaten: We are writing in response to your article entitled, “Groundbreaking adult autism survey reveals mountain of unmet needs” (Toronto Star, Feb 3, 2013), and want to commend you for providing information on such an important and pressing topic. Adults with autism are frequently marginalized in our society and often receive…
Dear Mr. Kanne: Thank you for bringing attention to the growing number of children diagnosed with autism and the difficulties that their families may encounter in your article, “Parents Can Get Help with Autism Issues” (April 5, 2013). Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects the entire family as well as the individual, and parents may struggle…
Source Dear Ms. Weigand: We would like to thank you for your article, “Pa. Autism Services Hope to Make Inroads in Workplace” (March 11, 2013), which brought to light a mounting crisis faced by the autism community. Important concerns were highlighted confronting many families and individuals entering the job market. It is imperative for…
Source Dear Ms. Falco: We are writing in response to your article, “CDC: Higher Number of Children with Autism” (March 30, 2013) with interest and commend your coverage of a critically important topic: the growing population of Americans diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We applaud you for your straightforward reporting of current…
Dear Editor: Your January 2, 2013 article brought attention to the growing numbers of children diagnosed with autism—and the struggles families face in locating and obtaining effective treatment services. It also highlighted the increasing role technology has played in therapeutic contexts, such as the use of MP3 players like iPods. The article stated that autism…
Source Dear Ms. Gilman: As individuals affiliated with the Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT), we were eager to read your op-ed, “Don’t Blame Autism for Newtown.” The public is all too painfully aware that the shocking tragedy in Newtown, CT on December 14, 2012 resulted in the loss of 27 lives—including the…
Source Dear Ms. Keefe: With great interest, we read your article entitled, “Autistic Child Finds Comfort from Non-Traditional Therapy” (December 13, 2012), regarding reflexology’s supposed success in treating a child with autism. We appreciate your attention to this topic. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects an entire family as well as the individual, and often…
Source Dear Mr. Massey, We read with interest your article titled, “Surf Event Serves as Therapy for Kids with Autism” (The Daytona Beach News-Journal, July 29, 2012). Upon first reading this story, we were impressed with Surfers for Autism (SFA), a non-profit organization which holds surfing events in various cities around the world for…
Source Dear Ms. Gardner, Thank you for your article, “Pets May Help Kids With Autism Develop Social Skills,” and for highlighting the fact that young children with autism, like other children, may enjoy and benefit from having a pet in their home. As with many articles about autism treatment, this is a heartwarming story,…
Source Dear Ms. McKenna, We would like to applaud you for writing your recent piece on “The Economic Impact of Autism on Families.” It is true that families raising individuals with autism often spend precious time and a significant amount of money accessing treatment services for their loved ones. It is a course requiring…