The Ethics of Autism: What the Industry Needs to Say Out Loud

Dr. Shelley Margow

Published on: 10/03/2026

Are we measuring progress, or just performance? Many of us in the autism field are carrying a quiet ethical weight. We sit in IEP meetings and sessions feeling the gap between what the system demands (billing and compliance) and what the child actually needs (connection and regulation). If you’ve felt the burn of values not aligning with your environment, this post is for you. Let’s talk about the ethics we need to say out loud.