Nancy Grace: Don't change autism definition

By Rachel Kent

updated 1:48 PM EDT, Mon April 02, 2012

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The American Psychiatric Association is considering changing its guidelines for the definition of autism
Nearly 2 million children considered autistic in this country

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Nancy Grace: Don't change autism definition

The American Psychiatric Association is considering changing its guidelines for the definition of autism.

With nearly two million children considered autistic in this country, the new guidelines could essentially eliminate a huge portion of people clinically diagnosed.

Nancy Grace breaks down what it means for you.

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