It's 25 years since we redefined autism – here's what we've learnt
- Written by: Andrew Whitehouse, Bennett Chair of Autism, Telethon Kids Institute, University of Western Australia
The frequency and intensity of repetitive behaviours vary between mild and severe, which is why it's called a spectrum.Dubova/Shutterstock
It’s 25 years since the fourth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-IV) was published. The manual is the clinical “bible” that defines the criteria for the diagnosis of...
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