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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…
Erin Leif, PhD, BCBA-D, Helena Whitlow-Stanzione, MS, BCBA, Kaitlyn Evoy, BA and David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Treatment ASAT is now on LinkedIn! In an effort to reach a wider audience of professionals, ASAT has joined LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional online networking site! We are excited to join over 500…
Dear Ms. Deolinda, We are writing in response to your recent article, Dance Therapy for Autism: What are the Benefits. We appreciate your efforts to provide information to parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) regarding the scientific support for different therapies they may be considering. We applaud the care you took to describe…
Dear Ms. Yip and Ms. Yeoh, We are writing in response to your thoughtful article, “Commentary: Does the word ‘autistic’ make you uncomfortable? It shouldn’t says the community.” Thank you for bringing light to the current state of autism in Singapore, sharing local experiences of adults who have been diagnosed later in life, and using…
Dear BBC News, We are writing in response to your article, “Autistic teens face ‘barbaric’ treatment, parents tell MPs.” We appreciate your effort to raise awareness of the difficulties that families in the UK face when attempting to access safe and effective behavior support for their family members on the autism spectrum. We were distressed…
Dear Adria Nassim, We would like to thank you for your recent article titled “Column: Why I Support ABA Therapy” published on Herald-Times Online, in which you shared your personal journey with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and dedication to science-based treatments for autism. We recognize that the use and support of ABA is a controversial…
Dear Dr. Samuel, We are writing in response to your recently published article, “As Remote Work Becomes the Norm, Vast New Possibilities Open for Autistic People.” As the mother of a son with autism and a technology researcher, you offer valuable insight into how employees on the autism spectrum may thrive in a post-Covid world.…
David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D, Nicole Stewart, MSEd, BCBA, Katie Daly, MA, BCBA, LBA, and Erin Leif, PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Treatment One way that ASAT supports dissemination of science-based treatment is through our Media Watch efforts. ASAT’s Media Watch team monitors mainstream media for published information about autism and autism treatments. Understanding that every…
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…