Title
The Seekers: Why Parents Try Fringe Therapies for Autism
Author
Alisa Opar
Summary
This online article describes how parents of children on the autism spectrum can be attracted to alternative therapies. It notes that scientific research is difficult for non-researchers to navigate, creating an opportunity for pseudoscientific cures to be marketed and sold to parents. The article includes comments from a parent who tried many alternative treatments without success.
Spectrum News offers information about new developments in autism research, as well as discussion of trends and controversies in research. Spectrum News began as part of SFARI.org, and receives funding from the SFARI foundation.
Language
English
Subjects
Evaluating Research & Information
Alternative Treatments
Therapies
Publisher
Spectrum News
DateModified
3/10/2023 5:44 PM EST