What is the outcome of having DSM-5 consolidate multiple prior diagnoses (e.g., Asperger's disorder and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified PDD-NOS) under the single umbrella term autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?
a. Children with PDD-NOS are typically not eligible to meet ASD criteria.
b. There is a loss of specificity and reliability in diagnosis.
c. There is an emphasis of ASD as a continuum.
d. Social (pragmatic) communication disorder is included under the new ASD criteria as well.
