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Taken from a Gresham lecture by Professor Francesca Happé CBE at Barnard's Inn Hall, London
gresham.ac.uk/watch-now/new-autism
Our understanding of autism has changed over the last forty years.
Historically, autism was diagnosed based on narrow criteria. Today, while still defined by social and communication difficulties, rigid interests and repetitive behaviours, the autism spectrum is far wider, and the historical under-diagnosis of women and girls is being addressed.
‘Autisms’ are more often discussed as neurodivergence rather than a single ‘disorder’ to be treated.
This lecture explores how our understanding of autism has changed, and directions for future research.
Taken from a Gresham lecture by Professor Francesca Happé CBE at Barnard's Inn Hall, London
gresham.ac.uk/watch-now/new-autism
Our understanding of autism has changed over the last forty years.
Historically, autism was diagnosed based on narrow criteria. Today, while still defined by social and communication difficulties, rigid interests and repetitive behaviours, the autism spectrum is far wider, and the historical under-diagnosis of women and girls is being addressed.
‘Autisms’ are more often discussed as neurodivergence rather than a single ‘disorder’ to be treated.
This lecture explores how our understanding of autism has changed, and directions for future research.
