Issues Related to Identification of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs): Insights from DSM-5

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  • Mourad Ali Eissa Saad

Keywords:

autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), DSM-5 diagnostic criteria, associated features supporting diagnosis, prevalence

Abstract

The article examines issues related to identification of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). The focus is on the Diagnostic Criteria in DSM-5 diagnostic features, associated features supporting diagnosis, and prevalence are discussed.

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Author Biography

Mourad Ali Eissa Saad

Professor of Special Education Dean College of Education Kie University

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2018-12-01

How to Cite

Eissa Saad, M. A. (2018). Issues Related to Identification of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs): Insights from DSM-5. Psycho-Educational Research Reviews, 7(3), 62 –. Retrieved from https://perrjournal.com/index.php/perrjournal/article/view/232

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 3 (2018): International Journal of Psycho-Educational Sciences

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Research Articles

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