Support The Wall – Le Mur

ShareThe debate on the origins of autism started heating up in Ireland after an article of Dr. Tony Humphreys in the print edition of the “Irish Examiner” of Feb. 3, 2012, which cited Dr. Sami Timimi stating that “there is no such thing as autism and the label should be abolished”. Immediately, parents and scholars reacted strongly. Since, the newspapers has started a damage control operation. Dr Tony Humphreys and Dr Sammi Timimi have offered some apologies on Feb.9 2012. [...]

Share Professor Tony Attwood is a well-known expert in Asperger Syndrome and a supporter of our cause. He is the author of “The Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome”, a popular resource on Asperger Syndrome. Pr. Attwood was interviewed by Richard Fidler for “Conversations” for the local ABC Australia (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) affiliate in Melbourne about his latest research into women and girls who have Asperger’s Syndrome. In a section, they talk about the situation of Autism in France and about [...]

Share It is amazing to us that psychoanalysis for autism survives in France, despite the evidence for its total failure to help. Just as bad is the continuing blame of parents, especially mothers, which is central to this practice. I send my support for ‘The Wall’ and hope it may have an effect on reducing this archaic and pernicious approach to a very unfortunate and serious neurodevelopmental disorder which very much needs evidence based treatment. Margot Prior Professor Margot Prior [...]

ShareThis is the support statement received from Donna Williams, an australian author with autism, in reaction to the documentary “The Wall or psychoanalysis put to the test for autism” by Sophie Robert depicting the use of psychoanalysis in autism in France. Donna wrote “Nobody Nowhere: The Remarkable Autobiography of an Autistic Girl” Fact is that neurologically impaired kids with sensory perceptual disorders do need a family that is switched on, present, able to put their neurosis and dramas and ego [...]

ShareThis is the support statement received from Professor Tony Attwood in reaction to the documentary “The Wall or psychoanalysis put to the test for autism” by Sophie Robert depicting the use of psychoanalysis in autism in France. Tony is the author of “The Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome” Masters degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Surrey Honours degree in Psychology from the University of Hull PhD from the University of London ? Thank you so much for your [...]