“and second, an increase in misdiagnoses, possibly brought on by pressure from schools or parents”
Third, if you child is diagnosed with autism, you get social security benefits for that child.
Ours was diagnosed without any thought of Social Security. And he doesn’t have it now. We can tell, very clearly that he has this condition, regardless of “Social Security”. Everything in society isn’t the result of one conspiracy or another ... :-)
BUT, if he’s qualified for that ... we may consider that now.
It is my understanding they are giving autism diagnosis to children who were once labeled with aspergers. Many of these children are simply a little socially awkward. Medecine seems want to label all kids whom they feel do not fall within perceived norms. It is an excuse to drug them up.
My grand son gets NO disability. His parents and pawpa and I shell out tons of money for things to help him. He also does not have government insurance.
As a parent of autistic 7-year-old twins, that's news to me.