Changes proposed to autism diagnosis in the US
Posted 2.02.12 at 12:44pm
A proposed change in the way autism is diagnosed in the United States is being closely watched in New Zealand.
The American Psychiatric Association is re-evaluating the formal definition of the autism disorder published in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
Some say although change is needed it may affect many of the 40,000 people in New Zealand who live with autism and Asperger's syndrome.
Autism New Zealand chief executive Alison Molloy said, while the proposed re-classification will help some, many are already missing out on essential services and even more will do so.
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