Would A New Diagnosis Of Profound Autism Help Autistic People?
The autism community finds itself divided over whether creating a 'profound autism’ subtype would help those with the greatest needs, or leave them even more vulnerable.
"Spectrum" Debate
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Autism diagnosed early differs genetically and developmentally from autism identified later, challenging the theory that it is a single, uniform condition.
Why it's time to rethink the notion of an autism 'spectrum'
The phrases "autism spectrum" or "on the spectrum" have become part of everyday language. They are often used as different ways of referring to someone who is "neurodivergent."
Should the Autism Spectrum Be Split Apart? Families of people with severe autism say the repeated expansion of the diagnosis pushed them to the sidelines. A new focus on the disorder has opened the way for them to argue their cause. : r/sciences
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Carving up the spectrum allows for more targeted research and interventions. But that only works if everyone does it the same way.