Describe the DSM-V Diagnostic Criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Essay

Describe the DSM-V diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder.

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Definitions:

Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI)

A widely used standardized psychometric test of adult personality and psychopathology designed to assess mental health and behavioral problems.

Normed

Related to establishing standards or norms, often used in the context of psychological testing to compare individual scores against a statistical norm.

Indigenous Paraprofessionals

Members of indigenous communities who are trained to assist in a specific profession or occupation but do not have full professional qualifications.

Providers of Color

Service providers who identify as non-white, offering a perspective or approach reflective of their cultural background.