ASAT
Media Watches
Media Watch (a subcommittee of the Public Relations Committee) has three primary initiatives:
- Educating the public about effective autism treatment through proactive contact with the media;
- Responding to inaccurate information or proposed treatments described by the media (as it relates to scientific findings about their effectiveness); and
- Supporting accurate media depictions of empirically–sound interventions for individuals with autism spectrum disorders.
We seek to increase awareness of the scientific underpinnings surrounding autism treatment that can lead to real hope for those touched by this disorder.
Below are some recent letters showcasing our Media Watch efforts.
ASAT Responds to Contra Costa Times Story 'Swinging the Outcome'
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Source http://www.contracostatimes.com/education/ci_16906297?nclick_check=1
In addition, you reported that "...a wide range of therapeutic approaches give (sic) children with autism a chance at a better life." This claim is actually contrary to current scientific evidence...
ASAT Responds to Fort Worth Star-Telegram's 'Applied Behavior Analysis Is Autism Treatment of Choice"
Friday, December 10, 2010
Source http://www.cafemom.com/.../Applied_behavior_analysis_is_autism_treatment_of_choice_experts_say
Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is used successfully with many groups of people (not just persons with autism)...
ASAT Responds to Scientific American's "Desperate for an Autism Cure"
Saturday, December 04, 2010
Source http://www.nature.com/.../scientificamerican1010-80.html
Although we agree in principle with most of the points in your article, it was a bit disconcerting that you described the evidence for behavioral therapy as "somewhat effective..."
ASAT Responds to Stamford Advocate's "Phony Autism Specialist Sentenced to Three Years in Prison" Story
Friday, October 29, 2010
Source http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/.../Phony-autism-specialist-sentenced-to-three-years-734681.php
When you entrust your child into the care of "professionals," you should not have to worry about whether they are truthful about their credentials...
ASAT Responds to Chicago Tribune's "FDA Cracks Down on Autism Treatment"
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Source http://articles.chicagotribune.com/.../ct-met-fda-autism-chelation-20101014_1_chelation-treatment-warning-letter-fda-cracks
Chelation is a very serious treatment that should be given only to those with documented heavy metal toxicity, given the risks and side effects..
ASAT Responds to Canadian CBC's "N.B. Can Be a Leader in Autism Services"
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Source http://www.cbc.ca/.../nbvotes-analysis-autism-support-services-1002.html
There is a misconception that services in the United States are superior to that of our neighbors to the north. I can assure you...
ASAT Responds to Atlanta Journal-Constitution's 'Tech Hopes to Develop Early Warning Tools and Treatments for Autism'
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Source http://www.ajc.com/.../tech-hopes-to-develop-595947.html
As you mention in your article, there is a critical period during which intervention is at its most effective…
ASAT's Open Letter to Son-Rise Program's Raun Kaufman
Monday, September 20, 2010
Source http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6D2NwgiX72Q
ASAT and Autism Science Foundation: An Open Letter to Autism Speaks
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
Source http://action.autismspeaks.org/.../scienceanswers
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ASAT Tribute to Dr. O. Ivar Lovaas
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Source http://www.latimes.com/.../la-me-ivar-lovaas-20100806,0,1639646.story
It is an understatement to say that Ivar Lovaas was a pioneer...
