28-05-2011, 08:39 PM
In the mid-70s, Matthew Israel was developing his, shall we say, controversial techniques at an autism treatment center in Providence, Rhode Island.
There he came under intense scrutiny of and criticism for his methods.
In that time frame he attempted to establish a facility in California.
My personal recollection is of an egomaniacal womanizer with a cult leader-like style -- especially over young female staff members.
One wonders if Israel's techniques have been adopted elsewhere and if he has demonstrated measurable success with his treatments.
There he came under intense scrutiny of and criticism for his methods.
In that time frame he attempted to establish a facility in California.
My personal recollection is of an egomaniacal womanizer with a cult leader-like style -- especially over young female staff members.
One wonders if Israel's techniques have been adopted elsewhere and if he has demonstrated measurable success with his treatments.