Pseudo-Scientific Encroachment

Brady Lund ’s article,“Our Role in Helping Clients Recognize Misinformation,” is unfortunately all too apt in identifying the problem of pseudo-scientific encroachment into the lives of our clients. Even when not outright dangerous, these pseudo-scientific schemes are, without exception, a waste of financial resources. To paraphrase what a former client told me, “Ever since my child was diagnosed, I feel like everyone is trying to make a buck off my misfortune.” Worse still, they can result in death and destruction of families and reputations.

Source: The ASHA Leader Online - December 1, 2018 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Source Type: research