Push to Split Autism Spectrum by Severity Sparks Controversy
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- Category: United States
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-27 18:20 UTC
- Sources: PBS NewsHour
The autism community is divided on whether to split the spectrum into subcategories based on severity, following a push from Health Secretary Kennedy. Judy Woodruff and Mary Fecteau report.
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