title: DSM-5 and autism spectrum disorders: implications for families and clinicians.
abstract: Changes in the criteria for autism spectrum disorders in the new Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, fifth edition (DSM-5), have raised concerns among both professionals and the public. This commentary reviews these changes and their implications for families and clinicians.
authors.affiliation: Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH.
authors.forename: Daniel L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Coury
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D020817:Asperger Syndrome / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology; D001321:Autistic Disorder / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology; D002648:Child; D002659:Child Development Disorders, Pervasive / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D039721:Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans