Doctor uses his platform to bring awareness to Autism
- Fagothethird Franklin
- 50 minutes ago
- 1 min read

With the advancement in technology and the usage of social media, a lot of people have been discussing their personal battles that they have been through as individuals or what they saw growing up. Mental health has been one of many topics discussed well as people with Autism. Social media has given people a voice to talk about Autism and how it affects their daily lives as a parent or dealing with the condition.
Dr. Kevin T. Murphy, who is a nationally recognized pioneer and parent of an autistic son who went from non-verbal to thriving in college has a program that help individuals with autism. He uses PrTMS, which is medication-free therapy which uses MRI technology and magnetic pulses to target specific brain regions, improving outcomes for those with autism. In normal language, it helps autistic people live healthier lives. Murphy has spoken about the program and how it has helped his patients. A lot of his patients are happier that can just be themselves without being judged for their condition.