The DISCO Framework for Autism Spectrum Disorders

The Diagnostic Interview for Social and Communication Disorders (DISCO) was developed for use at The Centre for Social and Communication Disorders, by Dr Lorna Wing and Dr Judith Gould, as both a clinical and a research instrument for use with children and adults of...

DSM-5 changes to Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis

A. In May 2013, a new version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) was published – the DSM-5. The DSM-5 changes the way autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is diagnosed. The changes reflect the current understanding of ASD, based on research....