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- Title
Brief Report: Should the DSM V Drop Asperger Syndrome?
- Authors
Ghaziuddin, Mohammad
- Abstract
The DSM IV defines Asperger syndrome (AS) as a pervasive developmental (autistic spectrum) disorder characterized by social deficits and rigid focused interests in the absence of language impairment and cognitive delay. Since its inclusion in the DSM-IV, there has been a dramatic increase in its recognition both in children and adults. However, because studies have generally failed to demonstrate a clear distinction between AS and autism, some researchers have called for its elimination from the forthcoming DSM V. This report argues for a modification of its diagnostic criteria and its continued retention in the diagnostic manual.
- Publication
Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders, 2010, Vol 40, Issue 9, p1146
- ISSN
0162-3257
- Publication type
Academic Journal
- DOI
10.1007/s10803-010-0969-z