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As the definition of autism expands, are we losing sight of those with the greatest needs?

  • Written by Andrew Whitehouse, Deputy Director, The Kids Research Institute Australia, Professor of Autism Research, The University of Western Australia
As the definition of autism expands, are we losing sight of those with the greatest needs?Martin Adams/Unsplash

Thinking about autism has evolved.

Just three decades ago, autism was a relatively rare and clearly defined condition, diagnosed in people with limited verbal language and highly repetitive behaviour.

Today, autism is diagnosed along a spectrum of a wide range of abilities, from people who may require 24-hour care to those able...

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