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In the '''deficit model''', or '''medical model''', most diagnostic criteria for autism are framed as being deficits when compared to [[Allism|allistic]] or [[neurotypical]] people.  Although outdated, this is still used by many psychiatrists.
In the '''deficit model''', or '''medical model''', most diagnostic criteria for autism are framed as being deficits when compared to [[Allism|allistic]] or [[neurotypical]] people.  Although outdated, this is still used by many psychiatrists.


See also: [[functioning labels]].
== See also ==
 
* [[Functioning labels]].


[[Category:Autistic paradigms and terminology]]
[[Category:Autistic paradigms and terminology]]

Revision as of 14:26, 23 August 2022

In the deficit model, or medical model, most diagnostic criteria for autism are framed as being deficits when compared to allistic or neurotypical people. Although outdated, this is still used by many psychiatrists.

See also