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ASAT Responds to The Skeptical Inquirer: “The Telepathy Tapes: A Dangerous Cornucopia of Pseudoscience”

January 27, 2025 Dear Skeptical Inquirer, The Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT) would like to highlight a recent article by Dr. Stuart Vyse and the Skeptical Inquirer. The Telepathy Tapes: A Dangerous Cornucopia of Pseudoscience critically reviews the recently released and highly popular podcast The Telepathy Tapes. Throughout his analysis, Dr. Vyse delivers…

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ASAT Responds to MedCity News: “Centering Cultural Sensitivity in Applied Behavior Analysis”

December 15, 2024 Dear Dr. Hartley, We are writing in response to your recent article, “Centering Cultural Sensitivity in Applied Behavior Analysis.” Thank you for your insightful remarks on the vital importance of recognizing and celebrating diversity within the autism community. Your thoughtful analysis not only raises awareness of the need for cultural sensitivity, but…

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ASAT Responds to UM-Flint NOW: “UM-Flint’s Officer Friendly Day promotes positive interactions between autistic people and law enforcement.”

November 18, 2024 Dear Ms. Oak: Thank you for your article titled “UM-Flint’s Officer Friendly Day promotes positive interactions between autistic people and law enforcement.” We were delighted to read that the University of Michigan-Flint provided a platform for individuals with autism and their families to connect with law enforcement! Although the event has passed,…

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Natural Language Acquisition Protocol Treatment Summary

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Recognizing ASD in Infants and Toddlers

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ASAT Responds to The Skeptical Inquirer: “The Telepathy Tapes: A Dangerous Cornucopia of Pseudoscience”

January 27, 2025 Dear Skeptical Inquirer, The Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT) would like to highlight a recent article by Dr. Stuart Vyse and the Skeptical Inquirer. The Telepathy Tapes: A Dangerous Cornucopia of Pseudoscience critically reviews the recently released and highly popular podcast The Telepathy Tapes. Throughout his analysis, Dr. Vyse delivers…

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ASAT Responds to MedCity News: “Centering Cultural Sensitivity in Applied Behavior Analysis”

December 15, 2024 Dear Dr. Hartley, We are writing in response to your recent article, “Centering Cultural Sensitivity in Applied Behavior Analysis.” Thank you for your insightful remarks on the vital importance of recognizing and celebrating diversity within the autism community. Your thoughtful analysis not only raises awareness of the need for cultural sensitivity, but…

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ASAT Responds to UM-Flint NOW: “UM-Flint’s Officer Friendly Day promotes positive interactions between autistic people and law enforcement.”

November 18, 2024 Dear Ms. Oak: Thank you for your article titled “UM-Flint’s Officer Friendly Day promotes positive interactions between autistic people and law enforcement.” We were delighted to read that the University of Michigan-Flint provided a platform for individuals with autism and their families to connect with law enforcement! Although the event has passed,…

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