#DIAGNOSIS PROBLEMS DSM 5 ASD SERIES#

What about international people? The DSM-5 is based in the United States (the Psychological Association of America puts it out). While a person doesn't need to have all symptoms of each criterion, they typically need to have all criteria met (A, B, C, etc.) to be diagnosed. What do A, B, and C mean? The DSM is broken into different criteria buckets. I have made this choice to increase the transparency of what is actually in the DSM. It doesn't mean I agree with all the wording (in fact, I do not!). Much of the language used is deficit-based and pathological in nature. I am using visuals to break down the DSM-5 because, like many neurodivergent people, unless a thing is visual, I have a hard time understanding it!ĭisclaimers: This is for educational purposes only and isn’t intended as a substitute for medical advice or to be used as a primary diagnostic tool.Ī word on language: I use direct language from the DSM.

I believe this process should be as understandable and transparent as possible. I find the mental health world can be overly mysterious, increasing anxiety and stress for many.

#DIAGNOSIS PROBLEMS DSM 5 ASD SERIES#

Why am I creating this series: I am creating this series to increase the accessibility and transparency of the DSM-5 and the clinical tools people like me use when we are giving you (or anyone) a diagnosis. Disclaimers, FAQs, and Basic Information on the DSM-5 I am back with week 2 of my DSM-5 in pictures series (if you missed it you can check out last week’s post on social anxiety here).

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