Opinion | Facing the Realities of Severe Autism (Published 2025)
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There is a discussion about how to approach and understand severe autism, with some arguing for a distinction within the autism spectrum. A new group has formed with goals related to severe autism, but is facing backlash. The use of terms such as "profound autism" is also being debated as a way to provide more specificity within the broad autism spectrum.
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