‘Profound autism’ designation is not about splitting the field
A single broad umbrella risks leaving the most vulnerable without the specialized medical, educational, and caregiving infrastructure they need. The proposed “profound autism” diagnosis is not about splitting the community, but rather about providing better precision, visibility, and access to necessary resources. Autistic individuals who require 24/7 care, are nonverbal or face self-injurious behaviors differently face different challenges than independently functioning autistic people. The designation could leave the most vulnerable without specialized medical, educational, and caregiving infrastructure. The solution is to base financial support on functional needs, rather than a categorical label, and maintain oversight to ensure a diagnosis cannot be cited to deny integrated placement or suspend enforcement of the American with Disabilities Act.
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While Eric M. Garcia’s Oct. 20 op-ed (“The backlash against autism comes from both sides,” Opinion, BostonGlobe.com) rightly warns against invalidating autistic experiences, his critique of the “profo... [1250 symbols]
