The Autistic Self Advocacy Network has sent a letter to the FDA calling for a ban on the shock devices used at the Judge Rotenberg Center. In part, the letter reads: The FDA has an excellent opportunity to demonstrate a firm commitment to safe, humane, and evidence-based treatments for people with disabilities by banning the types of devices used for this appalling and thoroughly unsupported practice. While there is only one institution using contingent electric shock at present, we are concerned that any decision short of a total ban might allow for the future expansion of contingent electric shock to other institutions and programs, thus subjecting additional people with disabilities to an unnecessarily painful and dangerous “therapy.” We call for the FDA to issue a total ban on any aversive conditioning devices used for contingent electric shock, in order to protect the public’s right to safe, evidence-based treatment and the inherent human rights and dignity of people with disabilities. You can read the full letter here: http://autisticadvocacy.org/2015/06/asan-letter-to-fda-calling-for-ban-on-electric-skin-shock-devices/