Autism Spectrum Disorders According to DSM-IV-TR and Comparison With DSM-5 Draft Criteria: An Epidemiological Study

Comparison of Healthcare Experiences in Autistic and Non-Autistic Adults: A Cross-Sectional Online Survey Facilitated by an Academic-Community Partnership

“…There has been considerable controversy over the proposed criteria, with some studies predicting a significant reduction in the number of people who will meet criteria, especially amongst those diagnosed with Asperger's disorder or without intellectual disabilities. 65,66 There is concern that those individuals will be deprived of services, self-understanding, and the right to accommodations, which would otherwise be mandated by the Americans with Disabilities Act. The existence of healthcare disparities in our sample, many of whom may be at risk for no longer meeting criteria, highlights these potential negative consequences, as not having a diagnosis may deprive patients and their providers of possible insights, strategies, and accommodations to try to improve healthcare experiences.…”

Prevalence of Congenital Cytomegalovirus Infection Assessed Through Viral Genome Detection in Dried Blood Spots in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

“…In fact, at the beginning of the century the prevalence of ASD was estimated at around 60-70/10,000 (2), with a male to female ratio of 4:1 (3), whereas studies conducted in the past two decades revealed an increase of 100-250/10,000 (4-6) and a decrease in male predominance (ratio 2.0-2.6:1) (7,8). Only in about 20% of cases is a definite etiology recognized.…”

Case Challenges in Autism Spectrum Disorder: The Role of the Pediatrician

“…Concerns have been raised that DSM-5 may be less sensitive in diagnosing ASD in high-functioning individuals. 3,4 If these concerns prove true, it will be harder for these individuals and families to obtain coverage for needed services. Others point out DSM-5 offers much needed progress in specificity and validity in ASD.…”