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Commentary from the DSM-5 Workgroup on Neurodevelopmental Disorders.

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Title: Commentary from the DSM-5 Workgroup on Neurodevelopmental Disorders.
Authors: Swedo, Susan E.1 swedos@mail.nih.gov, Baird, Gillian1, Cook, Jr., Edwin H.1, Happe, Francesca G.1, Harris, James C.1, Kaufmann, Walter E.1, King, Bryan H.1, Lord, Catherine E.1, Piven, Joseph1, Rogers, Sally J.1, Spence, Sarah J.1, Wetherby, Amy1, Wright, Harry H.1
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. Apr2012, Vol. 51 Issue 4, p347-349. 3p.
Subject Terms: *Autism spectrum disorders, Neurodevelopmental treatment, Psychiatric diagnosis research, Diagnosis
Reviews & Products: Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (Book)
Abstract: The article discusses the changes to diagnosis criteria presented in the fifth edition of the "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders" (DSM-5) from the American Psychiatric Association. The authors contend there is no need for the concern some have that individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) will not be diagnosed as a result of changes to the criteria. Also discussed is the work of the DSM-5 Workgroup on Neurodevelopmental Disorders in making criteria adjustments.
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Abstract:The article discusses the changes to diagnosis criteria presented in the fifth edition of the "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders" (DSM-5) from the American Psychiatric Association. The authors contend there is no need for the concern some have that individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) will not be diagnosed as a result of changes to the criteria. Also discussed is the work of the DSM-5 Workgroup on Neurodevelopmental Disorders in making criteria adjustments.
ISSN:08908567
DOI:10.1016/j.jaac.2012.02.013