Autism Q&A: Autism Spectrum Disorder - In Spanish: Que Es El ASD?

Autism Q and A: Just the Facts: The DSM-5 and Autism Spectrum Disorder

This brief online article in Spanish provides information regarding the definition of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), according to the DSM-5. It discusses how the DSM-5 definition differs from that found in the DSM-IV.

This resource is available in English and Spanish.

The Virginia Commonwealth University Autism Center for Excellence (VCU-ACE) is a university-based autism research centre. VCU-ACE promotes “the implementation of research-based practices in schools and the community through training, technical assistance, research, and collaboration.” [Website]


Additional Details

Subjects: GeneralDiagnosis & Assessment

Author: Susan Palko, M.Ed.

Additional Authors: Hendricks, Dawn; Boswell, Becky

Publication Location: Virginia, United States

Publisher: VCU Autism Center for Excellence (VCU-ACE)

Publication Date: 2013

Format: Online Article

Age Range: All Ages (0-100)