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Statements & Quotes
Behavioral Rehearsal Lessons “Most of my shocks were for noncompliance or disruption. In fact, I was also subject to a method known as BRLs. While I was sitting…
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The Food & Drug Administration, Electric Shock Devices and My Impassioned Plea
On March 25th, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) proposed a ban of electrical stimulation devices (ESD’s) intended to address self-injurious or aggressive behaviors. ESD’s, which are capable of…
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Autistic Lived Experience: Testifying Against Electric Shock “Therapy” Before the MA State Legislature
On November 13, 2023, I did something that I hope all of us get to experience at least once in our lifetimes. I took a stand for something…
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MA H.180 – An Act Regarding the Use of Aversive Therapy
H.180 An Act Regarding the Use of Aversive Therapy – 2023 SECTION 1. Section 16 of Chapter 6A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2010 official…
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#StopTheShock
#StopTheShock is a crucial campaign aimed at raising public awareness about the detrimental consequences of aversive conditioning utilizing electric shock devices at the Judge Rotenberg Center (JRC) in…
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ASAN Urges FDA to Reinstate Ban
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) has taken a powerful stance by writing a letter to the FDA, urging them to reissue the ban on aversive shock devices.…