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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Harry Cockburn

THE TRUTH ABOUT: New autism diagnosis under consideration by experts | History Defined

A panel of international experts are calling for the introduction of a new diagnosis of “profound autism” amid concerns that people with the greatest need for support are being overlooked in services, research and funding.

Noting that ​​awareness of autism “has grown monumentally in the past 20 years”, they said “much more could be done to improve life outcomes” for those with the disability.

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