Briefly Describe How the DSM-5 Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder

question 44

Essay

Briefly describe how the DSM-5 diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder differs from corresponding diagnoses in the DSM-IV. How does the revision of the DSM-IV diagnoses relate to the distinction between categorical and dimensional approaches to diagnosis?

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Definitions:

Bill of Rights

The initial ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, providing crucial liberties and protections for citizens of the United States.

Open Debate

A discussion or argumentation that is unrestricted and accessible to all interested parties, allowing for the free exchange of ideas.

Fourteenth Amendment

An amendment to the U.S. Constitution granting citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States and guaranteeing all citizens equal protection of the laws.

McCreary

Likely refers to McCreary County v. ACLU of Kentucky, a significant U.S. Supreme Court case dealing with the Establishment Clause and religious displays on public property.