Celebrating 40 years since DSM-III.

Fred R Volkmar
Author Information
  1. Fred R Volkmar: Yale University Child Study Center, PO Box 207900, New Haven, CT, 06520, USA. Fred.volkmar@yale.edu. ORCID

Abstract

This special section celebrates the first official recognition of Autism as a diagnostic concept in 1980 in the third edition of the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual. The articles in this special section note the many areas of significant progress made as well as areas that remain important topics for continued and future research. The official recognition of autism as a diagnostic concept has significantly advanced both clinical work and research.

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References

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MeSH Term

Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autistic Disorder
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
Humans
United States

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