After the controversy surrounding Dr Tony Humphreys’ remarks on autism, Dr Penny Rogers outlines the varied signs of the spectrum

The Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) has described as “unhelpful and likely to cause upset” comments by clinical psychologist Tony Humphreys that inferred parents of children with autism were to blame for their child’s condition.

We are writing in reply to Tony Humphreys’ article in your recent Feelgood edition.

Shame on you for supporting Tony Humphreys’ article (Feelgood, Feb 3), which is a throw back to 50 years ago and blames the diagnosis of autism on the sins of the parents.