The folks behind the DSM V are thinking of taking Asperger's Syndrome out and generalizing it into a generic category along with other ASD's. I believe AS is more than a label. A clear, definitive diagnosis can help a parent, teacher, boss and individual determine which services are best suited to fit their needs. Autism itself is not a "one size fits all" term. It stands for several disorders that share enough likenesses-and differences. No one knows what facor(s) play a role in causing autism. Do not throw the baby out with the bathwater and leave the diagnostics alone until further study by credible sources can be conducted.
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