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If the physicians involved with developing the new Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), due out in May 2013, have their way, autism diagnoses will look very different. The diagnoses of Asperger Syndrome and PDD-NOS will disappear, in favor of a much more general diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Proposed New Diagnostic Criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder: Brief, to Say the Least

If the physicians involved with developing the new Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), due out in May 2013, have their way, autism diagnoses will look very different.

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Many people have strong objections to disposing of the Asperger Syndrome diagnosis. What is Asperger Syndrome? Here's a quick definition!

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With the new DSM, the diagnosis of Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS) will disappear. What the heck IS PDD-NOS?

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