Which of the following statements is correct about the autism spectrum?

a. With the autism spectrum given in DSM-5, all diagnostic ambiguities have been clarified.
b. Psychologists are in the middle of a diagnostic upheaval.
c. Childhood schizophrenia probably accounts for much of ASD.
d. In DSM-5, ASD must be diagnosed before age 12.


Answer: b.

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