As some People Push to Make Profound Autism Its Own Diagnosis, This Family Is Raising Twins with It

The problem with diagnosing profound autism

There has been a growing demand in recent years to separate “profound autism” into its own diagnosis, outside current parameters.Since 2013, autism diagnoses have been split into three levels, ranging from “some support required” to “requires very substantial support”, said The Autism Service.Support for the addition of the “profound autism” category, first proposed in 2022 by a board of international experts in The Lancet, is gaining traction. …

Push on to separate profound autism as its own diagnosis

AYER, Mass. — Connor Murphy walked in circles around his dad, then flopped down on the kitchen floor, got up and walked in circles again.

Mass. family raising twins with profound autism, as some push to make it its own diagnosis

Parents in Ayer, Massachusetts, share their story raising twins with profound autism, highlighting daily struggles and love.

Profound autism: Growing push for separate diagnosis sparks debate

Parents of 9-year-old twins with round-the-clock needs navigate safety concerns and therapy while experts disagree on diagnostic classifications.

Should people with autism and very high needs have a separate diagnosis? Takeaways from AP's report

As the definition of autism has widened, there’s been a growing push to separate profound autism into its own diagnosis. Proponents seek to ensure that autistic people who need lifelong care get the support and services they need. Judith Ursitti,…

Should people with autism and very high needs have separate diagnosis? Takeaways from AP's report

As the definition of autism has widened, there’s been a growing push to create a new diagnosis, called profound autism, for those who need constant and lifelong care.