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In partial praise of the DSM5
While much work needs to be done to include individual abilities and disabilities into the DSM5, after the CDC prevalence numbers were published last month, it became clear the old DSMIV was not working. In a replication of a previous finding, it showed that the DSMIV categories of Aspergers, PDDNOS and autistic disorder were just not being use consistently across states, and left the interpretation of those diagnoses somewhat meaningless. While DSM5 is a step in the right direction, more work needs to be done to ensure everyone is receiving the most specific diagnosis possible, and getting the services they need.