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Showing 1 to 6 of 6 for “"Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5)"”.
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The loss of Asperger Syndrome: An exploration of its effects on self-identity
In the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), Asperger Syndrome (AS) has been eliminated and integrated into a new Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnostic framework. The loss of AS has social implications for people who self-identify and derive personal …
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Factor Analysis and Cut-Off Scores for the Autism Spectrum Disorders-Observation for Children
… prognoses for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) often rely upon early intervention; thus, there has been a call for reliable and valid assessment tools in order to ensure accurate diagnoses among youth at risk for developmental disabilities (DDs) such as autism. The target of …
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Differences in dietary intake, sensory processing, anthropometric measures, mealtime behaviors, and parental stress of children with ASD and other neurodevelopmental impairments
… difficulty is a frequently reported feature of neurodevelopmental delays and disorders that affect children, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), the diagnosis of ASD can include deficits in …
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Development of a Rating Scale for the Measurement of Adult Social Skills
… the environment appropriately utilizing verbal and nonverbal communication (Matson et al., 2007). In accordance with the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders – fifth edition (DSM-5), individuals diagnosed with Autism demonstrate social skills deficits (APA, 2013). Such deficits …
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“Evaluation and impact of subthreshold contrapolar symptoms during a Major Depressive Episode in unipolar and bipolar patients”
A considerable proportion of individuals suffering from a major depressive episode (MDE) experience co-occurring subthreshold hypomanic symptoms. Although these presentations - commonly referenced as “mixed depressive states”- have been described since the Classical Age, an operational definition …
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Long term effects of video and computer game heavy use on health, mental health and education outcomes among adolescents in the U.S.
Video and computer gaming addiction, also called gaming disorder and pathological gaming, is an emerging behavioral problem for adolescents. Previous studies have investigated the associated negative outcomes of this putative mental health problem, such as academic failure, physical and mental …