By Lisa Ackerman Since 2011, TACA has been warning families about changes proposed to the diagnostic guide used to detect autism (formerly known as the DSM-IV). The DSM-5 is the Fifth Edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders released at the American Psychiatric Association’s Annual Meeting in May 2013. This is a... Continue Reading →
A Physician’s Perspective on the Proposed DSM-5 Autism Diagnostic Criteria
By Dr. Bob Sears- TACA Physician Advisor With the upcoming proposed changes in the DSM - 5 diagnostic criteria for autism, many parents are worried that their child may no longer qualify for much-needed services. One 2009 study published in Pediatrics (1) revealed that almost 40% of children who were previously diagnosed with autism improved so... Continue Reading →
Moving Autism Forward by Team TACA 