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Syriopoulou-Delli, Christine K.; Papaefstathiou, Elpis – International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 2020
Background: Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) form a heterogeneous group, posing a challenge for clinical definition. Additional problems regarding the diverse clinical presentation arise from changes in diagnostic criteria according to the latest Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), with exclusion of…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Severity (of Disability)
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Macintosh, Kathleen E.; Dissanayake, Cheryl – Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 2004
Background: The ongoing controversy over the distinction between autistic disorder and Asperger's disorder is important to resolve because of the implications regarding an understanding of the aetiology and prognosis, and the diagnostic and clinical practices relating to these conditions. This paper provides a critical evaluation of current…
Descriptors: Evidence, Autism, Asperger Syndrome, Criticism