Dr Sue Smith

“Historically a lot of people who weren't properly identified as autistic were given other really unhelpful labels”

Dr Sue Smith · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21

Dr Sue Smith pointed out the historical harm of mislabeling autistic individuals.

“We've got a group of people with a genuine need. We're having this weird debate about what they should be called.”

Dr Sue Smith · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21

Dr Sue Smith questioned the debate surrounding what autistic people should be called.