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formerly_proven ◴[] No.43810612[source]
The criteria for diagnosing ASD today are vastly different from those that would’ve resulted in an autism diagnosis shortly after the abolishment of lobotomy, it is hardly surprising the rate keeps going up as you widen the net.
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NomDePlum ◴[] No.43810664[source]
What's the link between ASD and lobotomies?
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viraptor ◴[] No.43810685[source]
Progress of understanding.
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NomDePlum ◴[] No.43810705[source]
Sorry, still not that clear to me.

Are you saying that there is no direct link but rather understanding of various areas increased due to the stopping of this practice?

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