Autism Spectrum Disorders in the DSM-5

Margaret Bultas; Cathy Koetting

doi:10.1016/J.NURPRA.2013.10.017

Autism Spectrum Disorders in the DSM-5

Margaret Bultas, Cathy Koetting

University of Missouri-St. Louis

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Abstract

 Recently, there has been much attention regarding the changes in the 5th edition of the American Psychiatric Association's    Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders   (   DSM-5  ). 
 One of the most talked about is the new criteria for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). One concern was that the    Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV), Text Revision   widened the criteria for autism diagnoses and thus was partially responsible for the increase in prevalence rates. 
 The    DSM-5   is designed to improve sensitivity and specificity of the ASD diagnosis. The new criteria allow for an increased description of the individual's needs with severity ratings and specification of accompanying impairments.

Original language	American English
Journal	The Journal for Nurse Practitioners
Volume	10
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/J.NURPRA.2013.10.017
State	Published - Feb 1 2014

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Psychology
Psychiatry

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