Am currently attempting to research the DSM-5 (see below) in more detail. The APA DSM-5 has its own website, where you can find detail of all the disorders and amendments to be included in the revised edition as planned: http://www.dsm5.org/Pages/Default.aspx
Also, following my mention in my previous post, and due to my particular interest in autism and ASD, here are the specific revisions to the ASD diagnosis: http://www.dsm5.org/ProposedRevision/Pages/proposedrevision.aspx?rid=94#
Very interesting for me to see the actual language used in a book that, hopefully, I will use for the entirety of my professional life. Also, check out the 'Rationale' tab as it shows why the proposed changes are being made, and importantly the streamlining of the 'triad of impairments' . There is also a tab to compare the revision the the DSM-IV.
I am aware few people will be interested in this to the extent I am. However, these are significant changes being made to the diagnostic process of a hugely researched and yet little understood disorder which affects around 1 in 100 people. It's important. And it's interesting. Read up :)
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