Decoding autism in the DSM-5 | Embrac…
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The DSM-5 criteria of autism consist of 10 items, divided into 2 main categories and 3 separate criteria: Limited interest in peers Difficulty making or maintaining friendship with peers Rigid or atypical social interests and behaviors Difficulty adopting behavior to different social contexts (contextually inappropriate behavior) Does/did not engage in pretend play Inability to imitate others’ personal behaviors Find joining in conversation difficult Speak in a flat, monotone voice, or not speak Have trouble relating to other people’s thoughts or emotions Use repetitive language Find it hard to read someone’s body language and emotions Category A: A utistic social communication and social interaction.
Limited interest in peers
Difficulty making or maintaining friendship with peers
Rigid or atypical social interests and behaviors
Difficulty adopting behavior to different social contexts (contextually inappropriate behavior)
Does/did not engage in pretend play
Inability to imitate others’ personal behaviors
Find joining in conversation difficult
Speak in a flat, monotone voice, or not speak
Have trouble relating to other people’s thoughts or emotions
Use repetitive language
Find it hard to read someone’s body language and emotions
Category A: A utistic social communication and social interaction.
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