I have written a book on the politics of autism policy. Building on this research, this blog offers insights, analysis, and facts about recent events. If you have advice, tips, or comments, please get in touch with me at jpitney@cmc.edu
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Monday, March 1, 2010
Bad Editing at Newsweek
A Newsweek article about oxytocin is titled "The ‘Bonding Hormone’ That Might Cure Autism." The title is irresponsible. Although the drug may or may not be a useful treatment, nobody has found a cure. The article also has a line referring to "`high-functioning autism' (a.k.a. Asperger syndrome)." Many people at the high-functioning end of the spectrum do indeed have Asperger, but many others do not. It is misleading to equate Asperger and HFA.