Autisum diagnoses are up - but why?

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Autism diagnoses in England have shot up in recent years from 700,000 three years ago to around 1.1 million today. It's led to a backlash, with some suggesting the condition is being over-diagnosed. Not so, says Dr Mary Doherty, a top doctor who founded Autistic Doctors International. She says she knows why diagnoses are up. #autism #autismdiagnosis #nhs This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestory Read by: Andrew Billen, feature writer, The Times. Producer: Olivia Case. We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.com Read more: I’m a top doctor and I’m autistic. I know why diagnoses are up Photo: Tom Jackson for The Times magazine This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. #autism #UKHealthcare #NHS #AutismDiagnosis Read the best of our journalism

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