Abstract
Changes in the criteria for autism spectrum disorders in the new Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, fifth edition (DSM-5), have raised concerns among both professionals and the public. This commentary reviews these changes and their implications for families and clinicians.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Asperger Syndrome / classification
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Asperger Syndrome / diagnosis
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Asperger Syndrome / psychology
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Autistic Disorder / classification
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Autistic Disorder / diagnosis
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Autistic Disorder / psychology
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Child
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Child Development Disorders, Pervasive / classification
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Child Development Disorders, Pervasive / diagnosis*
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Child Development Disorders, Pervasive / psychology
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Child Development Disorders, Pervasive / therapy
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Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders*
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Family / psychology
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Humans