DSM May Narrow the Definition of Autism

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Mary W. Browning

The New York Times reported last week that the American Psychiatric Association, which publishes the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, or D.S.M.,  is expected to narrow the definition of autism in its next edition.  Narrowing the definition will mean that less people will be classified on the autism spectrum, which could lead to less people receiving services reserved for those diagnosed with the disorder.  The revisions are expected to be finalized by December.

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