User:Eugene M. Izhikevich/Proposed/Autism
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Dr. Simon Baron-Cohen accepted the invitation on 2 October 2008 (self-imposed deadline: 2 April 2009).
Autism Spectrum Disorder, which includes autistic disorder (autism), Asperger’s disorder, childhood disintegrative disorder, and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified, is a diagnostic category of Neurodevelopmental Disorders.
References
- The fifth edition of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5)