why arent sensory probs etc not on the DSM criteria????

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From the DSM-IV-TR [regarding Autistic Disorder]:

thank you all.

i tihnk perhaps i hvae not explained very well-the point is that this (i dont just mean sensory- all the other bits too) should be in the main dsm criteria, since its a- common enough in the condition anyway, and more obvious- which means that people who are coming into contact with drs are being overlooked,and mis diagnosed.
(i presented to psychologists with 'people problems' quite severly- was never considered for a.s). all the standard dsm stuff is harder to notice in some presentations- so it should ALL be in.

otherwise, drs just keep on overlooking what to anyone with a.s would seem to be pretty blatant symptoms in another person- need for solitude, avoiding eye contact, wearing sunglasses and ear plugs etc.
if the drs who first see this person dont know these things COULD signify a.s, then the patient is not going to recieve correct care.
furthermore, they are common enough features to BE on the stupid criteria.

furthermore, most of the dsm criteria are quite hidden- you cant SEE someone fail to interact with peers unless you follow them. tehy might think having 3 friends is ok, because everyone else is foul, and say, if asked 'yes, i have plenty of friends'.

therefore, the dsm is inadequate.

Well, when I first CONSIDERED autism/AS as a reason for my differences, I DID see hypo/hyper sensitive in a book describing the DSM. If I were a psychiatrist, and found out about such things, I would start trying to pin down a diagnosis. NVLD, DSP, and a few others ALSO have the hypo/hyper sensitivities