Autism Researcher Uta Frith Calls for New Approach to Condition

Uta Frith has called for replacing the existing spectrum model of autism with a new framework. The proposal comes after a career focused on the neural mechanisms associated with the condition. Frith described the current approach as one that should be set aside in favor of a different perspective.

Her work has examined how brain processes relate to autism characteristics. The suggestion to change the classification system follows from that long-term study.

Further discussion among researchers is expected as the proposal is considered.