Background: The nosology of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is at a critical point in history
as the field seeks to better define dimensions of social‐communication deficits and …

More than 40 years after the official recognition of infantile autism in DSM-III, advances
continue to be made in our understanding of the possible causes, assessment and …

Clinical guidelines for ASDs are evolving, with updated diagnostic criteria expected and
revised recommendations for evaluation also imminent. This article provides pediatricians …

This authoritative resource, now thoroughly revised for DSM-5, has set the standard for the
comprehensive assessment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Leading experts …

Mirroring the evolution of the conceptualization of autism has been changes in the
diagnostic process, including the most recent revisions to the DSM-5 and the addition of …

OBJECTIVE: The primary aim of the present study was to evaluate the validity of proposed
DSM-5 criteria for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). METHOD: We analyzed symptoms from …

Since the documented observations of Kanner in 1943, there has been great debate about
the diagnoses, the sub-types, and the diagnostic threshold that relates to what is now known …

The American Psychiatric Association has proposed major revisions for the diagnostic
category encompassing Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), which will reportedly increase …

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are common neurodevelopmental disorders that occur
along a broad continuum of severity with impairments in social interactions, communication …

Development of standardized diagnostic instruments has facilitated the systematic
characterization of individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in clinical and research …