From "Society for Treatment of Autism" to "Society for Autism Support and Services"
As knowledge grows, autism organization evolves in name and support
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At some point, it became inevitable that the word “Treatment” in our name would no longer be a fit for our evolving agency. Treatment is synonymous with the medical model of disability. We wanted to embrace a social model of disability, supporting what people can do and removing barriers.
I think like Aspergers being subsumed by Autism Spectrum Disorder "Treatments" were
subsumed into "Supports and Services"
While they don't specially mention ABA they do have a "Behavioural Developmental Aide Supports Program". I wonder if that program is ABA treatment under a politically correct name.
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Professionally Identified and joined WP August 26, 2013
DSM 5: Autism Spectrum Disorder, DSM IV: Aspergers Moderate Severity
It is Autism Acceptance Month
“My autism is not a superpower. It also isn’t some kind of god-forsaken, endless fountain of suffering inflicted on my family. It’s just part of who I am as a person”. - Sara Luterman
07 Mar 2023, 2:38 pm
