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Classifying and Defining Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Guide for Caregivers
Until 2013, autism was classified under a handful of labels, such as Asperger’s Syndrome and Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified, which are no longer commonly in use. It was the publication of the DSM-5-TR, the most recent edition of the diagnostic handbook trusted by health professionals around the world, that merged these various diagnoses…