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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think the trend in "overdiagnosing" or labeling kids on the mild end of the Autism spectrum has truly hurt the kids with "classic autism". I hate to think that it has been reduced to a zero sum game that there is a limited supply of money available and to feel jealous not more money goes to the kids and families with severe needs. It is hard to see so many posters talk about their kid or family member with Autism who is so social, gifted, academically advanced (ex. the poster who wrote my father has autism and went on to have a great, high paying job, a loving wife, and kids, and is humorous; or my kid is in a gifted program and has all of these supports) when you have a family member with Autism who can only say a few words and will need care the rest of his life.  How can these people be lumped together? Sorry, it hasn't been a good day today. [/quote]

Agreed.[b]   Hate it called a spectrum[/b].  It really confuses people. [/quote]

Yep. Worst decision ever.  [/quote]

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