Autistic Self Advocacy History Groups And Programs
With the 1994 edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV), the “autism spectrum” was created and included Asperger’s syndrome and several other related disorders. Asperger’s, in particular, was the diagnosis given to people with high intelligence and strong verbal abilities who also had significant social and behavioral challenges. The diagnosis of Asperger’s syndrome was retired with the publication of the DSM-5 in 2013 and now falls under the general category of autism spectrum disorder (ASD)....