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When did conduct disorder get added to dsm?
I don't see it in the DSM II published in 1968. It is in the DSM III published in 1980.
Is autism axis II or axis III?
Autism is not classified under the Axis system. The Axis system was used in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) for psychiatric diagnoses, but the most recent edition, DSM-5, no longer uses this system. Autism spectrum disorder is now considered a neurodevelopmental disorder in its own category.
Are you ill if you have autism?
Autism is considered a "neurodevelopmental disorder." Many parents of autistic children are trying to get the DSM to reclassify autism as not being a mental illness. Autistic people can, however, have many other psychological illness's such as OCD. It depends on what you mean by "ill"; if you're technically speaking then check with the DSM, but if you are talking in a more judgmental sense then the answer can vary. No matter what autistic people are still people and deserve to be treated as such.
What axis is aspergers on in the DSM?
Asperger's can be listed on Axis IV in connection with a medical disorder. If there is mental retardation involved this would go on Axis II. Otherwise, asperger's seems to fit best on Axis I.
When was autism identified?
Firstly it's important to point out that it is diagnosis rates that are rising, not cases of Autism - there is no evidence to support the idea that there are more cases of Autism.Autism wasn't considered a diagnosis until 1980 when it was first listed as a diagnosis in the DSM-III under pervasive developmental disorders, in the 1987 revision of the DSM-III-R the diagnostic criteria were expanded and they also included PDD-NOS - both of these changes would have allowed more people to be diagnosed as Autistic.In the 1994 edition of DSM-IV they included the diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome which was regarded [falsely] as a milder form of Autism - really the only difference between AS and ASD is that in AS there are no developmental delays, thus why the most modern edition of the DSM has removed the diagnosis. As AS allowed those who were not severely effected to be diagnosed as Autistic it opened up diagnosis to a significantly larger group of people. A typo in the DSM-IV also meant that a wider group of people could be diagnosed as Autistic because it allowed people with developmental problems or (instead of and) communication problems to be diagnosed.So basically Autism became a diagnosis in 1980, and in 1994 the addition of a wider understanding of Autism increased Autism diagnosis - all these people are Autistic, it just made diagnosis easier.
How are you diagnosis with autism?
" Autism is diagnosed based on clinical observation and testing by a professional using one or more standardized tests. Professionals most likely to diagnose autism are psychologists, psychiatrists, developmental pediatricians, and school psychologists. Some of the screenings and tests which may be used in the diagnostic process are: CARS (Childhood Autism Rating Scale), Autism Diagnostic Checklist Form E-2, CHAT (Checklist for Autism in Toddlers), M-CHAT (Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers), Pervasive Developmental Disorders Screening Test -2, ADOS (Autism Diagnostic Observation Scale), and ADI-R (Autism Diagnostic Interview - Revised). In addition, parental interview and medical history are taken into consideration. The current version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) has specific criterion required to make a diagnosis of autism, or a Pervasive Development Disorder. There are five disorders under the PDD umbrella which include Autism, Aspergers, Rhett's Syndrome, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, and PDD-NOS (not otherwise specified). The diagnosis of autism may be made when a specified number of characteristics listed in the DSM-IV are present. "
How is autism found?
" Autism is diagnosed based on clinical observation and testing by a professional using one or more standardized tests. Professionals most likely to diagnose autism are psychologists, psychiatrists, developmental pediatricians, and school psychologists. Some of the screenings and tests which may be used in the diagnostic process are: CARS (Childhood Autism Rating Scale), Autism Diagnostic Checklist Form E-2, CHAT (Checklist for Autism in Toddlers), M-CHAT (Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers), Pervasive Developmental Disorders Screening Test -2, ADOS (Autism Diagnostic Observation Scale), and ADI-R (Autism Diagnostic Interview - Revised). In addition, parental interview and medical history are taken into consideration. The current version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) has specific criterion required to make a diagnosis of autism, or a Pervasive Development Disorder. There are five disorders under the PDD umbrella which include Autism, Aspergers, Rhett's Syndrome, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, and PDD-NOS (not otherwise specified). The diagnosis of autism may be made when a specified number of characteristics listed in the DSM-IV are present. "
What are the features of autism?
According to the DSM criteria one is diagnosed with autism when the have deficits in language and social skills and a presence of repetitive or ritualistic behaviors. These deficits and excesses are apparent before the age of three and usually include delays in appropriate play behavior such as symbolic and imaginative play. Currently in the research the earliest signs of autism are seen with deficits in Joint Attention.
How is Rett syndrome classified in the DSM-IV?
In DSM-IV, Rett syndrome was classified as a pervasive developmental disorder, which is characterized by varying degrees of impairment in communication skills, social interactions, and repetitive behaviors. It was subcategorized under the broader diagnostic category of autism spectrum disorders.
How much more common is Asperger's Syndrome than autism?
Asperger's Syndrome does not seem to occur more frequently than autism. More cases of autism are diagnosed than cases of Asperger's Syndrome. However, due to differences in diagnostic criteria, the difference in occurrence of autism to Asperger's Syndrome can range from slightly more frequent to over 15 times more frequent.
What is the newest version of the DSM?
DSM-V
What is the reason for the apparent surge in diagnosis of autism?
As far as we can tell there has been no increase in actual instances of ADHD or Autism, but here has been an increase in diagnoses of ADHD - probably due to improved training of physicians.There may be an appearance of increased ADHD or Autism because:Most people are not really experts on ADHD or Autism and cannot distinguish between these conditions and simple bad behavior by otherwise healthy children.Increased societal breakdown - especially increasing breakdown of the family support structure and the resulting loss of mentoring, nurturing and discipline provided in families - has led to significant increase in bad behavior in children. Coupled with the inability of most people to tell the difference between "brats" and those afflicted with ADHD or Autism spectrum disorders it makes it appear that these afflictions are increasing.
