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Autism overdiagnosis "can harmfully divert resources from children with greater needs, marginalize those with autism already at the periphery of our societies, and reshape the way children develop in ways that stunt natural resilience and growth"? jamanetwork.com/journals/jam... viewpoint

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Lester Liao, Eric Fombonne (2026). Autism Overdiagnosis and Its Harmful Effects. JAMA Pediatrics, 180(7), 711. American Medical Association (AMA).

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Lester Liao, Eric Fombonne (2026). Autism Overdiagnosis and Its Harmful Effects. JAMA Pediatrics, 180(7), 711. American Medical Association (AMA).

Publication date
1 Jul 2026
Identifier
10.1001/jamapediatrics.2026.0400
Authors
Lester Liao, Eric Fombonne
Source
JAMA Pediatrics
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180(7), 711
Reference type
article
Publisher
American Medical Association (AMA)
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This Viewpoint describes the extent and mechanisms of overdiagnosis in autism and reviews its harmful implications.

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