December 5, 2008, Newsletter Issue #120: DSM-IV
Tip of the Week
The DSM-IV is the 4th edition of the Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. This resource defines and sets the criteria for all known mental disorders. The DSM-IV is used to help psychologists and psychiatrists diagnose autism and related pervasive developmental disorders.
The DSM-IV presents the criteria for all five pervasive developmental disorders, making clear distinctions between each. For example, Asperger's syndrome will share some of the same characteristics in the autism spectrum like self-stimulatory behaviors and difficulties with social interaction. Asperger's syndrome is unique in that many of the communication and language processing deficits are not present.
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