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DSM & IDEA

DSM
 

  • Requires difficulty in 2 areas

    • non-verbal communication​

    • social interactions

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  • Requires 2 of the characteristics of ASD be present.

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  • Cannot be better explained by intellectual disability. ​

IDEA

 

  • Required difficulty in 3 areas

    • non-verbal communication​

    • social interactions

    • verbal communications

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  • Cannot be better explained by emotional disturbance.​​

ASD Characteristics (Click to download information)
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Levels of Support  (Click to download information)
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