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05 Nov 2016, 9:57 am

I read an article from a long time ago that theoretically speaking, 45% with DSM IV autism would not meet the DSM 5 criteria, 75% with DSM IV Asperger's would not meet it, and 80% with DSM IV PDD-NOS would not meet it.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/allen-fra ... 40016.html

Has this actually happened to anyone? If so, did you keep your diagnosis or did you have to change it?


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05 Nov 2016, 10:13 am

If I am recalling correctly, I think they changed it to keep that from happening. That article is from 2012 before the DSM V was published.


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05 Nov 2016, 11:02 am

DSM 5 criteria

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Individuals with a well-established DSM-IV diagnosis of autistic disorder, Asperger’s disorder, or pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified should be given the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.


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05 Nov 2016, 11:29 am

ASPartOfMe wrote:
DSM 5 criteria

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Individuals with a well-established DSM-IV diagnosis of autistic disorder, Asperger’s disorder, or pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified should be given the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.


Okay. That makes sense.


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