Why Might the Current Diagnostic Criteria (DSM-5) for Children with Autism

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Multiple Choice

Why might the current diagnostic criteria (DSM-5) for children with autism present barriers to early diagnosis?

• A) Many children with mild symptoms of autism do not fit the characteristics included in the DSM-5 guidelines.
• B) Since autism spectrum disorder is an umbrella term, the diagnostic criteria do not provide enough detail to diagnose very young children
• C) The criteria require assessment of skills that generally appear only around age 3.
• D) Some individuals previously included under the PDD diagnosis (diagnosed in early childhood) will be excluded from the current ASD diagnosis.

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