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Researchers Seek Consensus Definition for ‘Profound Autism’ Amid Ongoing Debate
By Shaun Heasley | October 8, 2026 The term "profound autism" has gained significant traction in recent years as a descriptive category for individuals situated on the more severe end of the autism spectrum. However, despite its growing usage across clinical, research, and advocacy spaces, the autism community has long grappled with a lack of…
