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A BBC InDepth feature on the debate over what autism really is, highlighting a surge in diagnoses and questions about misdiagnosis—especially among women and people with learning disabilities—while Dame Uta Frith argues the spectrum is too broad and may fail those needing support, and others push for nuanced subtypes and sharper criteria to protect services and reflect lived experience.
A UCL editorial argues Autism Spectrum Disorder may be too broad to guide care, noting the UK prevalence has surged to about 1 in 57 and highlighting distinct early-diagnosed vs. late-diagnosed groups with different genetic and clinical profiles. With no biological biomarker, diagnosis relies on behavior and self-report, risking misdiagnosis as the spectrum expands. The piece calls for splitting autism into precise subgroups and focusing on individuals' specific needs to improve diagnostic accuracy and targeted interventions.