# Autism Diagnosis: The Good, The Bad, and the DSM-5

**URL:** https://www.valant.io/resources/webinar/the-new-diagnostic-criteria-for-autism-the-good-the-bad-and-dsm-5/
**Author:** Heidi Amrine
**Published:** August 19, 2014

> Join Karen Toth, Ph.D for this thoughtful and articulate presentation into the changes brought about by the DMS-5 regarding the diagnosis of autism. Learning Objectives: Describe the evolution of DSM diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorders (ASD), particularly the changes...

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Join Karen Toth, Ph.D for this thoughtful and articulate presentation into the changes brought about by the DMS-5 regarding the diagnosis of autism.


Learning Objectives:




- Describe the evolution of DSM diagnostic criteria for [autism spectrum disorders](https://www.valant.io/resources/uncategorized/autism-awareness-month-2016/) (ASD), particularly the changes from DSM-IV to DSM-5

- Identify the controversies surrounding the changes from both editions

- Aside from DSM, what is autism anyway? What does it look like in high functioning individuals? A case for increased screening of older children who show up for mental health services



 



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