Diagnosis of Autism: Controversy around diagnosis creep | Andrew Scull and Lex Fridman

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A discussion between Lex Fridman and historian of psychiatry Andrew Scull exploring the controversy around expanding autism diagnoses. They examine historical perspectives on psychiatric diagnosis, the evolution of autism as a diagnostic category, and the societal debates about whether broadening diagnostic criteria leads to overdiagnosis or better identification of underserved populations. Suitable for those interested in medical sociology, the history of psychiatry, and current debates in mental health classification.