EDUC3629 Lecture 5: Lecture 5
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Described in 1943 by leo kanner, and in 1944 by hans asperger. These are pervasive developmental disorders- varying in intensity and impact. The dsm-v (previously dsm-iv) criteria are those most commonly used to diagnose autism. Previous terms used (not expected to know for exam) Between 6-18 months delay or regression: affecting speech, hand skills and coordination, prevalence: 1 in 15000 female births. Disorder: symptoms are present but not severe enough for a diagnosis of another asd. Impairment in social interaction, such as poor nonverbal behaviours, failure to develop peer relationships, a lack of spontaneous seeking to share interests, or achievements with other people, and lack of social or emotional reciprocity. As from may 2013 the new dsm -5 criteria for autism spectrum disorder are: Must meet criteria a, b, c, and d: Persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction across contexts, not accounted for by general developmental delays, and manifest by all 3 of the following: 1.
