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  • Neurodevelopmental disorders
  • Pediatric developmental disabilities

Background:

  • Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex, heterogeneous developmental disability with a history spanning over a century.
  • It encompasses conditions previously diagnosed separately, including Autistic Disorder, Pervasive Developmental Disorder not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS), and Asperger's Disorder, as defined by DSM-5.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a review of Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), including its historical development and current diagnostic criteria.
  • To highlight the key characteristics of ASD, focusing on social and behavioral domains.
  • To discuss the increasing incidence of ASD and associated risk factors.

Main Methods:

  • Review of historical and current diagnostic criteria from major manuals, including the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) and the International Classification of Diseases (ICD).
  • Tabulation of classical clinical signs in social and behavioral domains for ASD diagnosis.
  • Depiction of differences between DSM-5 and DSM-4 criteria.

Main Results:

  • ASD is characterized by persistent impairments in social communication and interaction, alongside restricted, repetitive behaviors or interests.
  • A significant global increase in ASD incidence is observed, linked to genetic and environmental risk factors.
  • The latest diagnostic guidelines, such as ICD-11 implemented in January 2022, are attracting significant attention.

Conclusions:

  • Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis and understanding have evolved significantly over time.
  • Current diagnostic frameworks like DSM-5 and ICD-11 aim to standardize the identification of ASD.
  • Ongoing research into risk factors and diagnostic criteria is crucial for addressing the rising incidence of ASD.