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Annual research review: re-thinking the classification of autism spectrum disorders

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Lord, Catherine, Jones, Rebecca M.·2012·Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry

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Background: The nosology of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is at a critical point in history as the field seeks to better define dimensions of social‐communication deficits and restricted/repetitive behaviors on an individual level for both clinical and neurobiological purposes. These different dimensions also suggest an increasing need for quantitative measures that accurately map their differences, independent of developmental factors such as age, language level and IQ. Method: Psychometric measures, clinical observation as well as genetic, neurobiological and physiological research from toddlers, children and adults with ASD are reviewed. Results: The question of how to conceptualize ASDs along dimensions versus categories is discussed within the nosology of autism and the proposed changes to the DSM‐5 and ICD‐11. Differences across development are incorporated into the new classification frameworks. Conclusions: It is crucial to balance the needs of clinical practice in ASD diagnostic systems, with neurobiologically based theories that address the associations between social‐communication and restricted/repetitive dimensions in individuals. Clarifying terminology, improving description of the core features of ASD and other dimensions that interact with them and providing more valid and reliable ways to quantify them, both for research and clinical purposes, will move forward both practice and science.

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Authors
Lord, C., & Jones, R. M.
Affiliations
Weill Cornell Medicine (US)
Venue
Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2012-04-04
Volume
53
Issue
5
Pages
490-509
ISSN
  • 0021-9630 (ISSN-L)
  • 1469-7610
OpenAlex
W2109246429
Cited by
290
References
182
Citations by year
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FWCI
2.89
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Europe PMC (PubMed Central) (acceptedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (acceptedVersion)
Funders
  • National Institutes of Health (5rc1mh089721-02)
  • U.S. Public Health Service (UA3-MC-1055)
  • National Institute of Mental Health (MH 081873, RC1 MH-089721, R01MH078165, MH 081757, MH 089721, R01MH081757, R01MH081873, MH078165)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Genetics › Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Keywords
autism spectrum disorder, disease classification, DSM-5, ICD-11, social communication deficits, restricted and repetitive behaviors, quantitative indicators, developmental differences, diagnostic criteria
MeSH terms
Adult, Child, Child Development Disorders, Pervasive, Child Psychiatry, Child, Preschool, Humans, Psychometrics, International Classification of Diseases, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

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