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A new "profound autism" diagnosis aims to better serve severely affected autistic individuals but sparks debate over stigma and resource allocation.
A proposed diagnosis of "profound autism" aims to better identify autistic individuals with the highest support needs—those who are nonverbal or minimally verbal, have significant intellectual disability, and require 24-hour care.
Advocates say the category, introduced in 2021 by the Lancet Commission, would improve access to tailored services and research for a group estimated to make up about a quarter of autistic people.
However, critics warn it could stigmatize individuals or divert attention from the broader spectrum.
Experts agree that systemic gaps in support and services must be addressed regardless of diagnostic labels.
Un nuevo diagnóstico de "autismo profundo" tiene como objetivo atender mejor a las personas autistas gravemente afectadas, pero despierta un debate sobre el estigma y la asignación de recursos.