The Atlantic·5 min read·medium
Is Mild Autism Being Overdiagnosed?
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Olga Khazan
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Researchers are increasingly concerned that mild autism is being overdiagnosed, potentially mislabeling individuals who may have other mental health conditions or typical social struggles. Data shows a significant rise in autism diagnoses over the last two decades, particularly among those without intellectual disabilities.
The number of people with the condition has increased rapidly in recent decades. Some researchers and clinicians worry that many patients have been wrongly diagnosed.
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