Towards the DSM‐5 Criteria for Autism: Clinical, Cultural, and Research Implications

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Vivanti, G., Hudry, K., Trembath, D., Barbaro, J., Richdale, A., & Dissanayake, C. (2013). Towards the DSM‐5 Criteria for Autism: Clinical, Cultural, and Research Implications. Australian Psychologist, 48(4), 258-261. https://doi.org/10.1111/ap.12008

Publication date: 14 Feb 2013 Added to AutiHub: 7 Sep 2026 Type: Article Article language: English
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  1. Giacomo Vivanti
  2. Kristelle Hudry
  3. David Trembath
  1. Josephine Barbaro *
  2. Amanda Richdale
  3. Cheryl Dissanayake

Abstract

The new edition of the DSM is proposing significant changes to current diagnostic definitions of autism and related conditions. In this article, we will discuss the clinical, research, and cultural implications of these changes. We conclude that the new criteria appear to better reflect current understanding of the autism spectrum disorder than the current DSM‐IV criteria. As expected with any major change in classification systems, there are also significant risks, which will have to be carefully monitored and addressed by both policy makers and the scientific community to ensure that best clinical practice and research are facilitated and advanced.

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13
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0 / 18 (0.0%) cited references include at least one author identified as autistic.
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