FYI: April 2009 report on proposed changes to PDD category in upcoming DSM-V

Just a heads-up on some of the changes being discussed for the DSM-V, in re: the Pervasive Developmental Disorders. The workgroup plans to run Requests for Information from professional and lay communities. FWIW, the release of the final, approved DSM-V is expected in May 2012, so the final product is several years down the road.

Report of the DSM-V Neurodevelopmental Disorders Work Group
April 2009
Susan Swedo, M.D.

The Neurodevelopmental Disorders Workgroup met in Arlington VA on April 21-22 [2009] and discussed the following recommendations for potential changes to DSM-V diagnostic criteria. No final decisions have been made about the changes and feedback will be sought from professional and lay communities before the Workgroup finalizes their recommendations.

PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS (PDD)

1) The Workgroup is considering a change in DSM-V that would replace the Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) category with the title “Autism Spectrum Disorders” (ASD). The change would utilize a single diagnosis for the disorders currently entitled: Autism, PDD-NOS and Asperger disorder. Several factors support making this change: ..."

FULL ARTICLE
http://www.psych.org/MainMenu/Research/DSMIV/DSMV/DSMRevisionActivities/DSM-V-Work-Group-Reports/Neurodevelopmental-Disorders-Work-Group-Report.aspx

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