What is something interesting or new to
you that you read in the articles about
autism spectrum disorder and Aspergers?
What are pros and cons of removing
Asperger’s from the DSM and including it as
part of the Autism Spectrum Disorder in the
DSM 5?
Page 34: In recent decades, the number of
individuals diagnosed with autism has
increased tremendously. But Lilienfeld
(page 3) says there is no evidence that
there has been an increase in the rates of
autism. What is the explanation for these
seemingly contradictory statements?
Think of some examples of how you can
apply evaluative bias of language,
reification, and multiple levels of causation
metathoughts to help you think critically
about ASD and Aspergers.