Here's a link to an article I read earlier today. I can't even begin to describe how angry it makes me!
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/20/health/research/new-autism-definition-would-exclude-many-study-suggests.html?_r=1&src=tp
Basically what they are saying is that they are redefining Autism. Instead of trying to find the cause, treatment, or cure, the are now going to be diagnosing less children on the spectrum. This is their answer to the epidemic. They will decrease the numbers by neglecting many who are higher functioning. This will be detrimental to the children without "typical" Autism, and the services they are able to receive with the proper diagnosis will not be made available to them. This is NOT the answer people. Wake up!
Ridiculous!
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