Should people with autism and very high needs have a separate diagnosis? Takeaways from AP's report

As the definition of autism has widened, there’s been a growing push to separate profound autism into its own diagnosis. Proponents seek to ensure that autistic people who need lifelong care get ...

As some people push to make profound autism its own diagnosis, this family is raising twins with it

As the definition of autism has widened, there’s a growing push to separate profound autism into its own diagnosis. People with this condition, such as 9-year-old twins from Massachusetts, ...