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There is debate in the autistic community as to whether or not high-functioning autism in particular should be treated as a health problem or not. The "neurodivergent" or "neurodiversity" crowd argue the label is flimsy, stigmatizing, or they imply autism is good/neutral. Those opposed to the "neurodivergent" and "neurodiversity" movements claim that these movements downplay behavioural and social issues often found in those diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders. | There is debate in the autistic community as to whether or not high-functioning autism in particular should be treated as a health problem or not. The "neurodivergent" or "neurodiversity" crowd argue the label is flimsy, stigmatizing, or they imply autism is good/neutral. Those opposed to the "neurodivergent" and "neurodiversity" movements claim that these movements downplay behavioural and social issues often found in those diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders. | ||
Autism diagnoses have increased globally, possibly due to [[mutation|mutations]], though expansion of diagnostic criteria and increased awareness of the condition could | Autism diagnoses have increased globally, possibly due to [[mutation|mutations]], though expansion of diagnostic criteria and increased awareness of the condition could possibly contribute to or account for this.<ref>https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/autism-spectrum-disorders</ref> | ||
==Free Lesson for Aspies== | ==Free Lesson for Aspies== | ||
<big><b><center>A guide to female cues for our wonderful, irreplaceable brethren with Aspergers...</center></big></b><br> | <big><b><center>A guide to female cues for our wonderful, irreplaceable brethren with Aspergers...</center></big></b><br> | ||