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Defining Autism: A Perspective on DSM-5

You may have heard, read or seen the flap on the news. Parents of children on the autism spectrum and adults with high-functioning forms, such as Asperger's are. Not. Happy. Frankly, it's all so confusing and I wa…
A Real Look at DSM V

Lately the internet is a buzz with all sorts of chaos about the proposals for the new DSM (V) set for 2013. Petitions are flying, people are screaming and panicking...... STOP. Please stop. And please read this through…
Under the Autism Umbrella

Earlier this year, the APA announced a huge change in the upcoming DSM-V. They said that Asperger's Syndrome would now be considered part of Autism and does not merit a separate diagnosis.

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