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That's one type of autism. The reason it's now called Autism Spectrum Disorder is because there are many very different manifestations, not all of which involv
by jawns 3y ago
That's one type of autism. The reason it's now called Autism Spectrum Disorder is because there are many very different manifestations, not all of which involve hyperfixation.
- sctb 3y agoIt's not hyperfixation exactly, but a requirement for an ASD diagnosis is some forms of "Restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities" (from the DSM-V).
- peterkelly 3y agoThis is one of four criteria listed in section B, which only requires two to be present. See https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/hcp-dsm.html https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/hcp-dsm.html So it's still possible to receive a diagnosis if you don't have hyperfixation but have two or more of the other section B criteria.