At one time autism was not known, until Leo Kanner described it. Just because the DSM has not caught up with the research that does not make it less real. I disagree that there are no criteria. Unfortunately there is no test like for strep throat and we have to rely on the reporting of parents and teachers.
One difficult question is "Where is the cut off point. We all have sensory peculiarities, but when does it become a disorder?"
For the past 4-5 years I have researched and sought out help in diagnosing the behavior my now seven-year-old daughter displays. We have visited multiple
Hi im in need of some help/ advice. My lovely smart little boy turned 5 on 29th april, on 15th april he changed. He became very angry, growling slamming