High Abilities and Autism: A Shifting Diagnosis

The article discusses the increasing diagnosis of children with both high cognitive abilities and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Approximately 91,000 students in Spain have been diagnosed with this ‘double exceptionality,’ according to 2025 data from Autismo España. Experts Mamen Horno and Maria Gomez explore the unique challenges and communication needs of these individuals, highlighting the importance of understanding their perspectives.

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