Changes to the Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders
Claire Schutte, Psy-D, BCBA-D, discusses the history and diagnosis of autism, focusing on changes in the DSM criteria across time. She highlights the main difference between the DSM 4 and DSM 5 including the combining of previously different conditions (Asperger’s, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Autism, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder) into Autism Spectrum Disorder. Schutte touches on Autism as a social communication disorder and provides best practices before questions.
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