Autism figures exaggerated
February26
“30 per cent of children with an autism diagnosis at age two no longer fit the criteria at age four.”
“early identification of autism results in a more favourable outcome, the problem is children in their toddler years, especially boys, can exhibit behaviours that can mimic those of an autistic child.”
““This isn’t a case of over-diagnosis,†she says, ignoring Gnaulati’s argument that health professionals aren’t properly trained to differentiate real autistic behaviour from normal toddler behaviour.”
““Many children, when they’re being assessed by a professional, especially in the younger years, shut down and behave strangely. ”
