A split in the spectrum? The ongoing battle to define autism
BBC
The rapid increase in autism diagnoses has sparked debate over diagnostic accuracy, with prominent researcher Dame Uta Frith raising concerns about potential misdiagnosis and the resulting resource allocation for high-need individuals. This controversy highlights the tension within the diverse Autism Spectrum Disorder community, where some argue that broad definitions pit autistic people against each other while others worry that current diagnostic criteria may exclude those requiring significant support.
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