DSM-5 | Autism Speaks

On May 18th, the American Psychiatric Association (APA) released a new version of the Diagnostic an... More...

DSM-5 Takes Effect; Please Share Your Experiences

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On Saturday, May 18, the American Psychiatric Association will release the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition (DSM-5). The new edition introduces fundamental changes in the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. D... More...

DSM-5 Will Be Released this Weekend

The fifth edition of the Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) will be released by the American Psychiatric Association this weekend. The new edition introduces two fundamental changes in the diagnosis of autism spectrum disord... More...

Field Trials Suggest New Criteria for Diagnosing Autism 'Reliable'

American Psychiatric Association approves DSM-5 changes; autism advocates call for further study

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American Psychiatric Association Approves DSM-5 Revisions

1 December 2012

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DSM-5 Field Trials Update

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Large DSM-5 Study Suggests Most Children Will Keep ASD Diagnosis

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Autism Speaks Funds Research on Impact of DSM-5 on Autism Diagnosis

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Autism Speaks Awards Nearly $2.9 Million to Fund Autism Research

New York, N.Y. (June 21, 2012) – Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization, today announced the award of new research grants totaling nearly $2.9 million in funding to support autism research.

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