ArticleJournal of autism and developmental disorders2016
Autism Spectrum Disorder in the DSM-5: Diagnostic Sensitivity and Specificity in Early Childhood.
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- How has DSM-5 Affected Autism Diagnosis? A 5-Year Follow-Up Systematic Literature Review and Meta-analysis.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2020Pooled it
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- A Review of Machine Learning Methods of Feature Selection and Classification for Autism Spectrum Disorder.Brain sciences · 2020Review
- Accuracy of Reported Community Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder.Journal of psychopathology and behavioral assessment · 2018Article
- Diagnostic Utility of the ADI-R and DSM-5 in the Assessment of Latino Children and Adolescents.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2017Article
- New Assessments and Treatments in ASD.Current treatment options in neurology · 2017Review
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Abstract
Changes to the DSM-5 Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) criteria raised concerns among parents and practitioners that the criteria may exclude some children with Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD). Few studies have examined DSM-5 sensitivity and specificity in children less than 5 years of age. This study evaluated 185 children aged 20-55 months with DSM-IV PDD or developmental delay. Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R) and Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) data was assigned to DSM-5 subdomains. Children displaying the required symptomatology were classified with DSM-5 ASD. DSM-IV clinical diagnoses were compared to DSM-5 classifications. Using combined ADI-R/ADOS information, sensitivity was .84 and specificity was .54. Comorbid behaviour and emotional problems were significantly lower in children with PDD that did not meet DSM-5 criteria.
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