Originally Posted by ElizabethN
Indigo, if you want to debate the message of Autism Speaks, could you please take it to another thread? Eco, please copy and paste this one somewhere safe, so you don't lose it if it gets disappeared by the mods for ideological bickering.
There is no debate, for I am not taking an opposing view. There is simply request for clarification for statements made by other posters, expression of appreciation when clarification was provided, and agreement.

My posts seem to be on-topic as:
1) the request for clarification was based on another member's post,
2) the OP is considering ADOS for possible ASD diagnosis; Being aware of the better resources (and reasons why some resources may not be as valuable - or may be more controversial) may become important if an ASD diagnosis is forthcoming.