Autism's Gold Standard Intervention - A Note to Dr. Rémi Quirion

Published: October 31, 2007, 4:25 am

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Dr. R mi QuirionScientific DirectorInstitute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction (INMHA)Canadian Institutes for Health ResearchDear Dr. QuirionRe: Autism's Gold Standard Intervention and the National Autism SymposiumI am a parent of an 11 1/2 year old boy with Autism Disorder. He is profoundly autistic. By profoundly I mean that he has limited communication skills and understanding of language and does not appreciate many of the dangers presented by everyday life. He also engages, from time to time, in self injurious behavior. As a distinguished professional in Montreal neuro-research circles you may not place much weight on my assessment of my son's realities even after living with, caring for, and loving him, for 11 1/2 years. To that end let me assure you that my assessment of my son is confirmed by a Pediatric Doctor's (two in fact) and a Psychologist's assessments.As an outspoken parent advocate on autism issues my name was rejected by your organisation as a New

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