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Researchers and Advocates Push for a Universal Definition of ‘Profound Autism’ Amid Growing Inconsistencies in Clinical Studies
By Shaun Heasley The term “profound autism” has steadily gained traction in recent years as a descriptive category for individuals on the most severe end of the autism spectrum. However, despite its widespread adoption in clinical discussions, public policy debates, and family advocacy networks, researchers and clinicians have struggled to agree on precise diagnostic boundaries.…
