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> It's why there's now suddenly an influx of ADHD and Autism diagnosis I claim the DSM-5 is why. We changed diagnostic criteria then we diagnosed. People who u
by drewcoo 1y ago
> It's why there's now suddenly an influx of ADHD and Autism diagnosis
I claim the DSM-5 is why. We changed diagnostic criteria then we diagnosed. People who used to be "normal" were suddenly "undiagnosed until late in life." But the people themselves hadn't changed much, just the diagnostic criteria.
- steve_taylor 1y agoDSM-5 took a bunch of distinct disorders and rolled them into one new disorder called Autism Spectrum Disorder. The only problem it solved is to reduce the number of disorders with unknown pathologies. My classically-autistic son who needs a lot of support apparently has the same disorder as a nerdy guy who comes across as a bit abrasive, doesn't understand the point of small talk, and would rather work on Linux kernel patches on a Saturday night than hit the town.