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As a Psychologist, I’ve Seen Many Children Misdiagnosed as Autistic—It’s a Clinical Catastrophe

Mad in America

T he one-size-fits-all autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis, as configured in the Revised Fifth Edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM- 5-TR), is a clinical catastrophe. Editor’s Note: This blog is also being published on our affiliate site, Mad in the UK. Nothing could be further from the truth.

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What Is High-Functioning Autism?

Child Mind Intitute

But high-functioning autism and low-functioning autism are not official diagnoses, and experts prefer that these outdated terms not be used as they find them misleading and, often, offensive. Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that impacts how a person processes information and communicates. What is high-functioning autism?

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Understanding the Levels of Autism

Child Mind Intitute

As the name implies, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) encompasses a range of traits and challenges. When a child is diagnosed with autism, its natural for their family to want to know where they fall along that spectrum and how it will impact their life. This is why the levels of autism were developed.

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Q&A: What Is Executive Function, and How Can Parents and Teachers Help Kids Focus?

Mad in America

I was also his case manager—which meant that because Liam was designated with special education needs, I kept track of all his academic progress, helped his teachers work effectively with him to meet the goals in his Individualized Education Program (IEP), and checked in with him on a regular basis.

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Could IPT Be a Treatment Option for Autism?

International Society for Interpersonal Psychother

Can Interpersonal Psychotherapy prevent or treat depression among people with Autism Spectrum Disorder? Individuals on the autism spectrum often experience comorbid depression, social stress, and difficulties in relating to themselves and others. All involved have provided both verbal and written consent.