On: “Autism is a spectrum” doesn’t mean what you think (2019)

[mannykannot]

This article is not about spectra and gradients in general: it is about a specific situation where conflating the two creates misunderstanding. In this case, a categorical (spectrum) diagnosis should not be regarded as a measure of severity.

[netizen-936824 → mannykannot]

I'm perfectly aware, but I'm providing an example of how both concepts could reasonably be applied to not only autism but mental disorders in general