Open AccessThe Impact of DSM-5 on Autism Spectrum Disorder
Author(s) -
Luke Y. Tsai
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
psychopathology review
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2051-8315
DOI - 10.5127/pr.035414
Subject(s) - autism spectrum disorder , autism , psychological intervention , dsm 5 , psychology , epidemiology , psychiatry , clinical psychology , medicine
This paper reviews the evolution of the definition and diagnostic criteria of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), the external validity of ASD subtypes, and the impacts of DSM-5 ASD on future studies of ASD epidemiology and genetics; on the treatments or interventions of individuals with ASD; and on the economy of health costs. Overall, it seems that the implementation of DSM-5 ASD may cause more negative results than provides positive influences.
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