Diagnoses and words used are important. Terminology in autism spectrum disorders and intellectual disabilities is constantly changing in either diagnostic systems or everyday language. There are different pressures for terminological change from clinical, academic and societal perspectives. Clinically, the words are aligning in the 2 major diagnostic systems. This poses dilemmas for those with lived experience as well as professionals as to what words to use and when. An agreed set of words to use for diagnoses will improve understanding, respect and ensure needs are met appropriately.

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评论：自闭症谱系障碍和智力障碍——临床术语的不断演变——对 Kehinde 等人的评论。(2021)

诊断和使用的词很重要。自闭症谱系障碍和智力障碍的术语在诊断系统或日常语言中不断变化。从临床、学术和社会的角度来看，术语变化面临着不同的压力。临床上，这两个词在两个主要的诊断系统中是一致的。这给那些有生活经验的人和专业人士带来了关于使用什么词以及何时使用的困境。一套商定的用于诊断的词将增进理解、尊重并确保适当满足需求。