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The Battle Over a Controversial Method for Autism Communication [The Atlantic]
Media / Randolph, Mass. - "May Institute's National Autism Center, considered to be among the very best resources regarding evidence-based treatment of autism, found in both 2009 and again in 2015 in its National Standards Project that there is 'little or no evidence in the scientific literature.'” Read the Atlantic's [...]
A Closer Look at Autism: 30 Days, 30 Topics
MEDIA RELEASE Randolph, Mass.—Anyone can search the Internet for “autism treatment” or “autism cure” and get hundreds of thousands of hits. Faced with a barrage of often-conflicting information, how do you know where to begin? During this Autism Awareness Month, it is important not only to raise awareness, but also [...]
National Autism Center at May Institute Publishes New Edition of Popular Educators’ Manual
American Legion Child Welfare Foundation Funds National Distribution Media Release / Randolph, Mass. – A newly updated version of the National Autism Center’s popular autism manual for educators – Evidence-based Practice and Autism in the Schools, 2nd Edition – is now available free of charge from the Center’s website at [...]
National Autism Center Completes Most Comprehensive Review of Autism Interventions; Identifies Established Interventions for Children, Adolescents, and Adults on the Autism Spectrum
Media Release / Randolph, Mass. – Researchers at the National Autism Center at May Institute today released the results of the largest systematic review to date of interventions for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Their findings identify 14 “Established Interventions” for children and adolescents that have the most research support, produce [...]
10 Ways to Support Families of Children with Autism this Holiday Season
MEDIA RELEASE Randolph, Mass. - For many of us, the holiday season is a wonderful time of the year – a time to get together with friends and family, enjoy favorite foods, decorate our homes, and exchange gifts. But it can also be a stressful season when you have too [...]