In order to best understand the Autistic Spectrum, it is important to understand which disorders are included within the autistic spectrum.
According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) edition IV, the Autistic Spectrum currently includes the following disorders:
I. Autistic Disorder
II. Asperger Syndrome
III. Pervasive Developmental Disorder; Not Otherwise Specified (NOS)
Some Health Professionals will also include the following two disorders into this category as well:
I. Childhood Disintegrative Disorder
II. Rett Syndrome
Information from:
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) (2008), National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. Retrieved from: http://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/asd.cfm
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