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ASAT is proud to unveil the …
2010 Real Science, Real Hope Sponsorship Initiative

ASAT believes that individuals with autism have the right to effective treatments that are scientifically demonstrated to make meaningful, positive change in their lives. It can be challenging for families to find accurate information about the efficacy of various interventions for autism and for that reason, central to ASAT’s mission, is the goal of disseminating accurate information about autism treatments. ASAT works toward a time when all families will be empowered to identify and choose the most effective, scientifically-validated interventions for their child, and all providers can be guided by science when selecting and implementing their interventions.

There are many organizations, who, along with ASAT, are concerned about the plethora of treatments that lack scientific support - and the burden this then places on families and service providers who are struggling to make decisions about treatment.

Twenty organizations participated in 2009. These organizations have indicated their support for ASAT and its mission to disseminate accurate, scientifically-sound information about autism and treatments for autism, and to improve access to effective, science-based treatments for all people with autism, regardless of age, severity of condition, income or place of residence.

There are several levels of sponsorship for 2010:

• Champion $2,000
• Benefactor $1,000
• Alliance $500
• Patron $200

Sponsors will receive:

• Recognition in two issues of ASAT’s newsletter, Science in Autism Treatment
• Recognition on www.asatonline.org within one month of sponsorship to the end of calendar year with a display of your organization’s icon and link to your website
• Champions will receive two quarter page ads or one half page ad in Science in Autism Treatment at no charge
• Benefactors will receive one quarter page ad in Science in Autism Treatment at no charge

These sponsorships not only provide financial support used specifically for our dissemination efforts, but also send a clear message that ASAT's vision is shared by others within the professional community. The funds provided by the ASAT sponsors will help support a number of directed efforts undertaken by ASAT this year (e.g., distribution of Science in Autism Treatment, a journalist/media education program, and public awareness of our newsletter and website).

ASAT’s sponsors have indicated their support of the following tenets:

1. All treatments for individuals with autism should be guided by the best available scientific information.
2. Service providers have a responsibility to rely on science-based treatments.
3. Service providers should take steps necessary to help consumers differentiate between scientifically-validated treatments and treatments that lack validation.
4. Consumers should be informed that any treatment lacking scientific support should be pursued with great caution.
5. Objective data should be used when making clinical decisions.

The tasks of educating the public about scientifically validated intervention and countering pseudoscience are daunting ones, and ASAT appreciates the support of our sponsors. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please download the Sponsorship form here.

Disclaimer— ASAT has no formal relationship with any of the above organizations. Furthermore, their stated endorsement of the above tenets is not verified or monitored by ASAT. Although ASAT expects that all sponsoring organizations will act in accordance with the above statements, ASAT does not assume responsibility for ensuring that sponsoring organizations engage in behavior that is consistently congruent with the statements above.