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Is Autism too inclusive?!

Mads

I caught the tail end of a discussion on the radio last night. It was (I think) regarding Professor Dame Uta Frith.

“The spectrum has gone on being more and more accommodating, and I think now it has come to its collapse,” said Professor Dame Uta Frith (UCL Cognitive Neuroscience) on the widening autism spectrum and the growing challenges in diagnosis.

I haven't got a definitive reference but there are online newspapers that have the story (I just don't want to sign up to them to read the full article).

All thoughts welcome. 

Joey. 

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  • Autism is described as a spectrum. Truth is humanity is a spectrum. Autism is merely a part of the overall spectrum of Homo Sapiens. 

    To me the question "is the spectrum too inclusive" is valid. As someone assessed as level1 I am possibly just inside the criteria. But on self reflection, I recognise I am the author of my misfortunes due to the way I have always behaved. 

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  • Autism is described as a spectrum. Truth is humanity is a spectrum. Autism is merely a part of the overall spectrum of Homo Sapiens. 

    To me the question "is the spectrum too inclusive" is valid. As someone assessed as level1 I am possibly just inside the criteria. But on self reflection, I recognise I am the author of my misfortunes due to the way I have always behaved. 

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