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DSM-5 and autism spectrum disorders: implications for families and clinicians
1Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH.
Abstract:
Changes in the criteria for autism spectrum disorders in the new Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, fifth edition (DSM-5), have raised concerns among both professionals and the public. This commentary reviews these changes and their implications for families and clinicians.
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