The proposed periodic update to the DSM 5 includes a revision of the Autism Spectrum. This is looking to remove PDD- NOS and Aspberger's from the Autism Spectrum. This is responose to "too many diagnosed indivudals".
So, let's just think of the possibilities....
We can reduce the incident of cancer, by deleting categories of cancer--
They have closed the public comments, but you can go to the websit to see what has been posted.... some people are also sending emails to teh APA....
Please let the APA know how you feel and in the words of an '80's workout guru-- STOP THE MADNESS!!
So, let's just think of the possibilities....
We can reduce the incident of cancer, by deleting categories of cancer--
- lung cancer can be Lung Inflamation Non- Specified...
- ovarian cancer can be Abdominal inflammation Non-Specified
- breast cancer can only be counted if it is a radical masectomy
- stomach cancer can be disqualified if the stomach no longer exists...
They have closed the public comments, but you can go to the websit to see what has been posted.... some people are also sending emails to teh APA....
Please let the APA know how you feel and in the words of an '80's workout guru-- STOP THE MADNESS!!
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