Globe and mail autism

The Globe and Mail has published several articles and opinion pieces on autism over the years. Here are a few examples:

  1. "Autism awareness month: A call to action" (April 2019) - This editorial highlights the importance of increasing awareness and understanding of autism, and calls for greater support and acceptance of individuals with autism.
  2. "The autism epidemic: What's behind the surge in diagnoses?" (March 2018) - This article explores the reasons behind the increasing number of autism diagnoses, including changes in diagnostic criteria and increased awareness.
  3. "Autism and employment: Why it's time for a shift in thinking" (June 2019) - This article argues that traditional approaches to employment for individuals with autism are often unsuccessful, and suggests that a more flexible and accommodating approach is needed.
  4. "Autism and anxiety: The hidden struggles of a misunderstood condition" (May 2018) - This article highlights the high rates of anxiety and other mental health issues among individuals with autism, and calls for greater support and understanding.
  5. "Autism and technology: How apps and devices are changing the lives of individuals with autism" (April 2017) - This article explores the ways in which technology is being used to support individuals with autism, including apps, devices, and virtual reality.

Some notable opinion pieces on autism published in The Globe and Mail include:

  1. "Autism is not a tragedy" by John Elder Robison (April 2019) - Robison, who has autism himself, argues that the condition is not inherently tragic, and that individuals with autism are capable of leading fulfilling and meaningful lives.
  2. "The autism 'epidemic' is a myth" by Dr. Eric Fombonne (March 2018) - Fombonne, a leading autism researcher, argues that the increasing number of autism diagnoses is not due to an "epidemic" of autism, but rather to changes in diagnostic criteria and increased awareness.
  3. "Autism is not a 'disorder'" by Dr. Stephen Shore (June 2019) - Shore, a well-known autism advocate, argues that the term "disorder" is stigmatizing and inaccurate, and suggests that individuals with autism are simply wired differently.

These are just a few examples of the many articles and opinion pieces on autism that have been published in The Globe and Mail.