DSM-5 Controversy

The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders was published in May 2013, and with its publication came a surge of controversy and debate. Many clinicians and researchers voiced concern over the various additions, deletions, and changes within the DSM-5. Of specific concern was the addition of a new category called “Autism Spectrum Disorders,” which combined previous diagnoses of “autistic disorder” and “Asperger’s syndrome.”

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Question 1

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What is one potential advantage of this change from Autism and Asperger’s syndrome diagnoses to the Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis in the DSM-5?

Question 2

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The DSM-5 has collapsed what symptoms into the same criteria, changing the required criteria from 3 to 2?

Question 3

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With the new DSM-5, which of the following is true about the condition formerly known as Autism?

Question 4

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What are the possible research implications now that there are no longer distinct diagnoses for forms of Autism under the new DSM-5?
One possible answer might have to do with research. Current research may not be easily compared to previous research, since prior studies looked at differences between Autism, PDD-NOS, and Asperger’s syndrome. Now the diagnosis is on a continuum of Autism Spectrum Disorders, rather than on specific disorders, which might require different research protocols.

Question 5

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What could be one issue related to a child or adult previously diagnosed with PDD-NOS, Asperger’s syndrome, or Autistic Disorder no longer meeting the criteria given in the DSM-5?
One possible answer would involve the important issue of patient eligibility for accommodations in work and educational settings, as well as in intervention.