The deficit model of autism

Historically, our understanding of autism has been based on a deficit model. See why this is a problem.
A common and sometimes unspoken myth about autistic individuals is that they are self-absorbed. Here, we talk about three possible origins of this myth.
Historically, our understanding of autism has been based on a deficit model. See why this is a problem.
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