As some people push to make profound autism its own diagnosis, this family is raising twins with it

medicalxpress - Connor Murphy walked in circles around his dad, then flopped down on the kitchen floor, got up and walked in circles again.

AI Summary: In a candid portrait, parents caring for twins with severe developmental differences describe daily realities—stereotyped behaviors like pacing and collapse—while advocacy grows to recognize "profound autism" as a distinct diagnosis. Families say a separate label could unlock tailored services and protections, but critics warn of stigma and diagnostic fragmentation; labels aren't magic wands.

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