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TPGA: IMFAR 2012: An Update on the ASD DSM-5 Recommendations

Saturday, May 19th, 2012

There is much discussion on the DSM 5 at IMFAR. This includes talks from Sue Swedo at the stakeholder’s lunch and a formal (and highly attended) conference talk The Thinking Person’s Guide to Autism has four of their editors at the conference and has an article on the DSM 5 discussion. IMFAR 2012: An Update [...]

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Some first-hand reports from IMFAR

Friday, May 18th, 2012

Here are some reports that have been written on IMFAR so far. IMFAR is a three day conference, with one pre-conference day. Saturday (tomorrow) is the last day. Thinking Person’s Guide to Autism IMFAR 2012: Genetic Variants in ASD IMFAR 2012: On Communicating Autism Science Autism: Friendships in Adolescence from IMFAR 2012 IMFAR 2012 Press [...]

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Study Finds Early Childhood Educators Can Effectively Screen Students For Autism In Underserved Communities

Thursday, May 17th, 2012

Studies presented at IMFAR this year addresses the problem of how to effectively screen children for autism in underserved communities. Many studies have shown that the rates of identified autism are lower in racial and ethnic minorities and those with lower socio-economic status. For example, CDC autism prevalence estimates routinely show lower estimated prevalence for [...]

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The Implications of DSM V: Changes in Diagnostic Outcomes in An Adult Clinical Sample Re-Diagnosed According to the Proposed DSM V

Thursday, May 17th, 2012

The Implications of DSM V: Changes in Diagnostic Outcomes in An Adult Clinical Sample Re-Diagnosed According to the Proposed DSM V is a talk to be given at IMFAR on Saturday. Given the very high focus on the DSM V from the online autism community, I had hope that this study might shed some light [...]

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