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The "profound autism" label has gained significant traction in recent years as a descriptive term for individuals on the more severe end of the spectrum, but a concerted effort is now underway to clarify exactly who qualifies for the designation. As the debate over categorization continues to shape clinical work, federal policy, and advocacy efforts,…
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The term "profound autism" has gained significant traction in recent years as a descriptive label for individuals on the more severe end of the autism spectrum. However, despite its growing usage in clinical, academic, and policy discussions, researchers have often relied on varying criteria when attempting to study this specific population, prompting a fresh effort…
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The term "profound autism" has gained significant traction in recent years as a way to describe individuals on the more severe end of the neurodevelopmental spectrum, but a fresh effort is now underway to establish a clear, universally accepted consensus on exactly who qualifies for the designation. The label first came to widespread prominence through…
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The "profound autism" label has gained significant traction in recent years as a descriptive term for individuals situated on the more severe end of the autism spectrum. However, as the terminology becomes more widely used across healthcare, research, and public policy, a concerted effort is underway to clarify precisely who qualifies for the designation. The…
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A routine traffic stop nearly turned fatal on an autumn afternoon not far from a Northland apartment complex. A police officer with a drawn weapon shouted orders for a young man to exit his vehicle, creating a high-stakes encounter fueled by a misunderstanding of neurological differences. Today, that terrifying incident has…
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Ten months after that terrifying afternoon, Megan Brown still wells with tears when she reflects on the tragedy that might have unfolded. Her son, Mason Ott of Kansas City, North — who was 21 at the time and diagnosed with autism — found himself at the center of a tense police encounter just days before…
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Ten months after that terrifying afternoon just before Thanksgiving, Megan Brown still feels tears welling in her eyes when she reflects on the absolute tragedy that could have easily unfolded. Her son, Mason Ott of Kansas City, North — who was 21 years old at the time and diagnosed with autism — was simply driving…
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A routine traffic stop can be a stressful encounter for any motorist, but for 21-year-old Mason Ott, an afternoon stop near his Kansas City Northland apartment nearly turned fatal. Ten months after an armed police officer pointed a weapon at her son, Megan Brown still wells with tears when she reflects…
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The nation’s largest movie theater chain, AMC Theatres, has agreed to a $56,000 financial settlement and comprehensive operational changes to resolve a federal disability discrimination lawsuit. The legal action stemmed from allegations that the company illegally forced out a dedicated employee who has cerebral palsy and had given more than two decades of service to…
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St. Louis has claimed the top spot as the best city in the United States for people with disabilities, according to a comprehensive new ranking released by the personal-finance website WalletHub. The annual study evaluates urban centers nationwide to determine which municipalities offer the most supportive environments, robust infrastructure, and inclusive services for residents living…
