DSM-5 and autism spectrum disorders: implications for families and clinicians.

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Changes in the criteria for autism spectrum disorders in the new Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, fifth edition (DSM-5), have raised concerns among both professionals and the public. This commentary reviews these changes and their implications for families and clinicians.

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Journal ID (iso-abbrev): J Dev Behav Pediatr

Title: Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBP

Publisher: Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)

ISSN (Electronic): 1536-7312

ISSN (Print): 0196-206X

Publication date (Electronic): Sep 2013

Volume: 34

Issue: 7

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[1 ] Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH.

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Publisher Item ID: 00004703-201309000-00006

DOI: 10.1097/DBP.0b013e31829cac3e

PubMed ID: 24042080

SO-VID: e474845a-6fa0-4d15-8149-c9fe07896fa8

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