The revision of the diagnostic criteria for ASD has been widely anticipated and is expected
to be an important contribution to the refinement of the definition of ASD. In the upcoming …

The categorical divisions that characterized the pervasive developmental disorders are now
collapsed into a single entity, autism spectrum disorder. The final DSM-5 criteria have yet to …

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 …

Objective The latest definitions of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) were specified in DSM-
IV-TR in 2000. DSM-5 criteria are planned for 2013. Here, we estimated the prevalence of …

This contribution presents an update on recent research into autism spectrum disorders
(ASD). The areas covered include the genetic and neurological bases of ASD and the …

The proposed DSM-5 criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) depart substantially from
the previous DSM-IV criteria. In this file review study of 131 children aged 2–12, previously …

The DSM-V-committee has recently published proposed diagnostic criteria for autism
spectrum disorders. We examine these criteria in some detail. We believe that the DSM …

The term 'autistic spectrum disorders'(ASD) covers pervasive developmental disorders that
share common symptoms, including autism and Asperger's syndrome. Both international …

The author discusses changes proposed for the Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD)
criteria in the newest revision of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders …

Background: Progress has recently been made in the earlier identification of children with
autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Whilst being welcome, this progress to earlier referral and …