Autism and Aspergers are on a spectrum. The DSM definition is based on when speech occurred. Autism is marked by delayed speech development. However, even with delayed speech development, they can become “High functioning” equal to or beyond those who are diagnosed with Asperger. The DSM is based on observable behaviors and not on neurological development. It is possible for someone to develop to the point where they no longer meet the diagnostic criteria for the diagnosis. How someone is labeled influences how society frames individuals. Most if not all labels pigeon hole individuals into a negative frame of reference. From a resilience framework, the differences can be strengths and abilities. I think the reason you may not be able to see point of this article is that there is not much of a point.
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Autism and Aspergers are on a spectrum. The DSM definition is based on when speech occurred. Autism is marked by delayed speech development. However, even with delayed speech development, they can become “High functioning” equal to or beyond those who are diagnosed with Asperger. The DSM is based on observable behaviors and not on neurological development. It is possible for someone to develop to the point where they no longer meet the diagnostic criteria for the diagnosis. How someone is labeled influences how society frames individuals. Most if not all labels pigeon hole individuals into a negative frame of reference. From a resilience framework, the differences can be strengths and abilities. I think the reason you may not be able to see point of this article is that there is not much of a point.
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