Yahoo said:The new manual (DSM-5) adds the term "autism spectrum disorder," which already is used by many experts in the field. Asperger's disorder will be dropped and incorporated under that umbrella diagnosis. The new category will include kids with severe autism, who often don't talk or interact, as well as those with milder forms.
I was wondering the same when I read a headline the other day.Jimmy Snyder said:Yahoo
If the quote is correct, then Asperger's is not the only disorder to be dropped, but autism as well. All are to become Autism Spectrum Disorder. I wonder what the diagnostic criteria will be so as to include such a wide spectrum under a single label.
Astronuc said:Treatment or remediation is very different depending the grade, and often what works for one doesn't work for others.
It provides a diagnosis. If the diagnosis is not specific, then what? That is the problem.micromass said:The DSM isn't and shouldn't be used for treatment anyway, so that's not a problem.
Astronuc said:It provides a diagnosis. If the diagnosis is not specific, then what? That is the problem.
I have little confidence in 'the system' based on first hand experience with my children and myself.
I bought the DSM-IV years ago and it was an expensive book. I'm curious about how all the diagnoses have evolved, but I'm not sure I am willing to drop the cost of it to find out. Maybe after a year or so it'll be cheap on e-Bay.Jimmy Snyder said:Yahoo
If the quote is correct, then Asperger's is not the only disorder to be dropped, but autism as well. All are to become Autism Spectrum Disorder. I wonder what the diagnostic criteria will be so as to include such a wide spectrum under a single label.
Asperger's is a developmental disorder that is characterized by difficulties in social interaction and communication, as well as restrictive and repetitive patterns of behavior. It was dropped from the revised diagnosis manual, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), because it was deemed to be too similar to autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The decision was made to consolidate all forms of ASD under one diagnosis.
The previous diagnosis criteria for Asperger's included significant impairment in social interaction and communication, as well as restricted and repetitive behaviors. The new criteria for ASD includes these same symptoms, but also takes into account the severity of these symptoms and how they impact an individual's daily functioning. This change in criteria allows for a more accurate and individualized diagnosis.
Yes, individuals who were previously diagnosed with Asperger's will now receive a diagnosis of ASD. This change does not necessarily mean that their symptoms have changed, but rather that their diagnosis is now under the umbrella term of ASD.
This change may have some impact on individuals and families who were previously diagnosed with Asperger's. Some may feel that their identity and community has been taken away, while others may feel that they now have a clearer understanding of their diagnosis and can receive more appropriate treatment and support.
This change allows for a more standardized and comprehensive approach to studying and treating ASD. It also allows for better understanding and identification of subtypes within the autism spectrum, which could lead to more targeted and effective interventions for individuals with ASD.