Autism Spectrum Disorder
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) is considering changes in the definition(s) of Autism which may or may not affect services available to some of our Members. Here is an excellent article in the Washington Post dated 23 Jan. 2012 that provides general information on the proposed changes, and is very informative.
For a slightly more detailed description there is a PDF available from the ASA. Finally, a more clinically technical treatment can be found here.
Final decisions by the APA are still a few months away. If you have any questions about how these changes will affect our Members and their families, please call us.
Deana PrinceExecutive Director
Phone: 304-522-1945, Ext. 101
Email: Deana Prince
