Thursday, December 20, 2007
Earlier this month, New York University's Child Study Center began a provocative ad campaign to promote awareness of childhood psychiatric disorders such as ADHD, autism, depression, and more. Headed by CSC's director, Dr. Harold Koplewicz, who partnered with an ad agency that spearheade...
Terry
When I first read your post I was somewhat taken aback by the ad, but like you I am not sure whether it is good or bad. I certainly believe that awareness is a good thing and it certainly catches your attention and makes you think about the struggles someone with autism will face. And as they say, negative publicity is still publicity.
On the other hand, does it make people view autism in a bad light, instead of showing that people with autism are able to live satisfying lives.
I still am not sure how I feel. Part of me is appalled and part of me believes that all publicity is good.
Eileen
Eileen,
It looks to me like it did more harm than good, judging by the reactions I've read on various online boards. It makes me wonder how much of this was to bring awareness vs promote the clinic.
Terry