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Episode 111: IQ Scales and Reductive Autism Research
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Episode 111: IQ Scales and Reductive Autism Research

“Today’s episode critiques a new study proposing an IQ-based framework for classifying autism. Dr. Jaime Hoerricks, an autistic individual, argues this approach is harmful, reducing the complexity of autistic experiences to a single metric and prioritising the interests of researchers and funders over the needs of the autistic community. The framework is criticised for its historical ties to eugenics and its failure to account for diverse autistic presentations, such as Gestalt Language Processors. Dr. Hoerricks highlights how this approach marginalises the majority of autistic individuals, particularly those at Levels 1 and 2 of the DSM criteria, who often require nuanced support. Ultimately, they advocate for an autistic-led approach that prioritizes lived experience and community needs.”

Here’s the link to the source article: https://open.substack.com/pub/autside/p/who-does-this-serve-challenging-the

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