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CME Educational Objectives 1. Identify the signs and symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). 2. Understand the proposed criteria for ASD in the Understand the proposed criteria for ASD in the DSM-5 . 3. Gain awareness of the proposed advantages and concerns posed by the Gain awareness of the pro...
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| Published in | Pediatric annals Vol. 41; no. 10; p. 1 |
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| Main Authors | , |
| Format | Journal Article |
| Language | English |
| Published |
01.10.2012
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| Online Access | Get full text |
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| Summary: | CME Educational Objectives
1.
Identify the signs and symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
2.
Understand the proposed criteria for ASD in the Understand the proposed criteria for ASD in the
DSM-5
.
3.
Gain awareness of the proposed advantages and concerns posed by the Gain awareness of the proposed advantages and concerns posed by the
DSM-5
diagnostic criteria for ASD.
The patient is a 12-year-old female diagnosed with the mainly inattentive type of attention-deficit disorder due to problems with focus and completing homework. She is treated with 54 mg per day of extended-release methylphenidate. The family presents for ongoing management of ADD but also note she has tantrums over homework and sharing with her 10-year-old sister. |
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| ISSN: | 0090-4481 1938-2359 |
| DOI: | 10.3928/00904481-20120924-09 |