Asperger’s syndrome is no longer given as a category in the DSM-5 because it is assimilated into the ASD rating scale. Asperger’s syndrome would fall into the “Autism Spectrum Disorder—Level 1” category. You can see why most people continue to use the term Asperger’s :-) The DMS-5 states:
“Individuals with a well-established DSM-IV diagnoses of autistic disorder, Asperger’s disorder, or pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified should be given the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder”. (Not Social Communication Disorder).
Asperger’s syndrome is no longer given as a category in the DSM-5 because it is assimilated into the ASD rating scale. Asperger’s syndrome would fall into the “Autism Spectrum Disorder—Level 1” category. You can see why most people continue to use the term Asperger’s :-) The DMS-5 states:
“Individuals with a well-established DSM-IV diagnoses of autistic disorder, Asperger’s disorder, or pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified should be given the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder”. (Not Social Communication Disorder).