Autism
Welcome to the Autism Section

Magnetic Stimulation: The Latest Fad Magnet for Autism Spectrum Disorder
Science, Fads, and Applied Behavior Analysis Katie Gorycki is a graduate student in the Department of Applied Behavioral Science at the University of Kansas. Katie earned her bachelor's degree in psychology with an emphasis in behavior analysis at the University of...
Who Are You Going to Believe, Me or Your Own Eyes: The Importance of Skepticism in Evaluating Claims, Selecting Treatments, and Enhancing Science-Based Treatment for Autism
Science, Fads, and Applied Behavior Analysis Dr. Thomas Zane is Professor of Practice and Director of Online Programs, Department of Applied Behavioral Science at the University of Kansas, and the Clinical Director of The Children’s Center for Communication/Beverly...
Chelation Therapy: Warning by the Food and Drug Administration
Science, Fads, and Applied Behavior Analysis Dr. Thomas Zane is the Director of Online Behavior Analysis programs in the Department of Applied Behavioral Science at the University of Kansas, and the Clinical Director of The Children’s Center...
How Good Science is used to Promote Bad Treatments: The Story of Brain Inflammation, Autism, and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Science, Fads, and Applied Behavior Analysis Dr. Thomas Zane is the Director of Online Behavior Analysis programs in the Department of Applied Behavioral Science at the University of Kansas, and the Clinical Director of The Children’s Center...
Who are You Going to Believe, Me or Your Own Eyes: The Use of Pre-Post Test Designs to Evaluate Effectiveness of Autism Treatments
Science, Fads, and Applied Behavior Analysis Dr. Thomas Zane is the Director of Online Behavior Analysis programs in the Department of Applied Behavioral Science at the University of Kansas, and the Clinical Director of The Children’s Center...
The Vaccine and Autism Connection: The Wakefield Study Once Again Discredited
Science, Fads, and Applied Behavior Analysis Dr. Thomas Zane is the Director of Online Behavior Analysis programs in the Department of Applied Behavioral Science at the University of Kansas, and the Clinical Director of The Children’s Center...