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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 considerable traction in recent years as a descriptive shorthand for individuals with the highest support needs. However, despite its widespread adoption in clinical discussions, academic circles, and public policy debates, researchers have historically relied on widely varying criteria when attempting to study this specific population. This lack of uniformity…
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A sweeping proposed overhaul of a crucial federal health survey is drawing sharp criticism from disability advocates, researchers, and public health experts who warn that the changes could lead to a drastic and dangerous undercount of Americans living with developmental disabilities. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is currently spearheading major structural and…
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A proposed federal overhaul of a critical nationwide health survey is drawing sharp criticism from advocacy groups and researchers who warn that the changes could trigger a drastic undercount of Americans living with developmental disabilities. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is currently pursuing major modifications to the 2028 version of the National…
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WASHINGTON, DC — The Children’s Defense Fund (CDF), a leading national youth advocacy organization, has issued an urgent call to federal leaders to preserve and protect Head Start, the landmark early learning and health services program that has supported American families for more than six decades. The defense of the program comes in response to…
