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Criticism of Broad Autism Phenotype

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I have some criticism of Broad Autism Phenotype.

Broad Autism Phenotype seems to blur the lines between a neurotypical that has persistent autistic traits and a person with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Tha argument can be made is if s person has a diagnosis or not. 

There are also some people that have Unspecified Neurodevelopmental Disorder that have symptoms similar to Autism Spectrum Disorder, but they may not meet full diagnostic criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder.

It's just so confusing.

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  • People really really like to put things in well-defined boxes. (Ironically, possibly autistic people more than most)

    That is what all characterisations like this are - putting things in nice neat boxes.

    You score 144.399389 on this scale - sorry you don't fit this box - you have to suffer in silence by yourself!

    You score 145.21991 on this scale - welcome to the club!!

    I personally think that people should be able to get support where they think they may need it, without labels if it helps them.

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  • People really really like to put things in well-defined boxes. (Ironically, possibly autistic people more than most)

    That is what all characterisations like this are - putting things in nice neat boxes.

    You score 144.399389 on this scale - sorry you don't fit this box - you have to suffer in silence by yourself!

    You score 145.21991 on this scale - welcome to the club!!

    I personally think that people should be able to get support where they think they may need it, without labels if it helps them.

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