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DSM-5 and Autism

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Matthew A. T. Lehman, MA, BCBA commented on Brian R. King LCSW's blog post We Need Less Therapy and More Education for People with Autism

"That I completely agree with - and it puts me in mind of the whole autistic or person with autism debate. I have never worked with a kid who didn't prefer to be called autistic/ have asperger's rather then "a person with…"

Feb 5

Matthew A. T. Lehman, MA, BCBA commented on Brian R. King LCSW's blog post Why Children with "Autism" Lie . . .

"I have to agree with you Jacqueline and Brian. I think the researchers had a mis-connect between what we call the "theory of mind" difficulties that are almost unique to individuals with autism (the prevalence rate for this type of…"

Feb 5

Matthew A. T. Lehman, MA, BCBA commented on Brian R. King LCSW's blog post We Need Less Therapy and More Education for People with Autism

"Not to be a party crasher, but remember that any service that contains the word "education" will generally be denied by insurance for reimbursement. I agree with your underlying points however (for the most part) - but being a behaviorist…"

Feb 5

Matthew A. T. Lehman, MA, BCBA replied to Matthew A. T. Lehman, MA, BCBA's discussion DSM-5 and Autism

"I am interested to hear because as a diagnostian and having read the changes, I do not see where or how it will make it more difficult at all. The number of total symptoms required is less both in total and across categories of need. The definitions…"

Jan 24

Matthew A. T. Lehman, MA, BCBA posted a discussion

DSM-5 and Autism

Has anyone else noticed the crazy yellow journalism that has recently cropped up?For those who have not read the DSM-5 some clarity:1) MORE people will qualify for diagnosis and services under the DSM-5 then do now under the DSM-42) It will actually be EASIER to qualify for diagnosis under the new system as the definition has gotten broader and the number of "symptoms" required to receive a diagnosis is less3) The purpose of subsuming the Asperger's diagnosis within the broader Autism Spectrum…See More

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