| Title |
Brief Report: Should the DSM V Drop Asperger Syndrome?
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|---|---|
| Published in |
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, February 2010
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| DOI | 10.1007/s10803-010-0969-z |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Mohammad Ghaziuddin |
| Abstract |
The DSM IV defines Asperger syndrome (AS) as a pervasive developmental (autistic spectrum) disorder characterized by social deficits and rigid focused interests in the absence of language impairment and cognitive delay. Since its inclusion in the DSM-IV, there has been a dramatic increase in its recognition both in children and adults. However, because studies have generally failed to demonstrate a clear distinction between AS and autism, some researchers have called for its elimination from the forthcoming DSM V. This report argues for a modification of its diagnostic criteria and its continued retention in the diagnostic manual. |
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Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 50% |
| Chile | 1 | 50% |
Demographic breakdown
| Type | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Members of the public | 2 | 100% |
Mendeley readers
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Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 3 | 2% |
| Colombia | 2 | 1% |
| United Kingdom | 2 | 1% |
| Italy | 2 | 1% |
| Mexico | 1 | <1% |
| Poland | 1 | <1% |
| Unknown | 123 | 92% |
Demographic breakdown
| Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Student > Ph. D. Student | 23 | 17% |
| Student > Master | 23 | 17% |
| Student > Bachelor | 23 | 17% |
| Researcher | 13 | 10% |
| Student > Postgraduate | 12 | 9% |
| Other | 20 | 15% |
| Unknown | 20 | 15% |
| Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 48 | 36% |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 19 | 14% |
| Social Sciences | 15 | 11% |
| Agricultural and Biological Sciences | 6 | 4% |
| Linguistics | 6 | 4% |
| Other | 19 | 14% |
| Unknown | 21 | 16% |
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