AIBU to think this is child abuse

[hipposarerad]

www.theguardian.com/society/2018/apr/27/more-than-120-homeopaths-trying-to-cure-autism-in-uk

Homeopaths are offering a treatment which involves inducing diarrhoea, fever and other symptoms in autistic children order for them to eliminate 'toxins' and 'vaccine damage' in a bid to 'cure' autism. They advocate not doing anything to alleviate the effects of the treatment (which includes higher than recommended dose of vit C, among other claptrap).

I have never had much respect for homeopathy, but have thought that if people want to spend their money on placebo then fine, it's their money. But this is another level of disingenuity and exploitation.

I've tweeted this to the NSPCC, I hope they respond to me with their thoughts.

I'm feeling very upset by this. Am I, as parent to autistic children, being oversensitive? Is this OK?

Recently a Government regulatory body (the Professional Standards Authority, PSA) re-accredited the Society of Homeopaths' register. Some of their members are still claiming to treat autism with CEASE therapy so the re-accreditation is surprising and problematic.

I thought people might like to know that the Good Thinking Society has now requested a Judicial Review of the PSA's decision and are crowdsourcing funds to pay for it. More info here www.crowdjustice.com/case/gts-cease-psa/

Jo

Yes I agree it's very problematic, not to mention bloody depressing. Thanks for the crowdfunding link Jo, I'll be sharing it