‘The term is becoming unrecognisable’: have the experts who believed in a
Headline: "Autism diagnosis controversy heightens confusion and debate" Article text: "Autism diagnosis controversy heightens confusion and debate" Over the last two decades, the terms autism and Asperger's have become increasingly used interchangeably. In this piece, the experts who believed in a single autism spectrum change their minds. They conclude that some autistic people may have learning disabilities.
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Published 01 Nov 2026, 06:00 UTC · Updated 01 Nov 2026, 06:12 UTC
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