Autism diagnosis in the 21st century: evolution of subdomains in nosological categorizations

This study analyzed the evolution of the diagnosis of autism during the 21st century with use of the domains and subdomains that served as basis for nosological categorizations. Additionally, the auxiliary instruments used, some diagnostic technologies under development, and conceptual models that address neuropsychological profiles are presented. This documentary research utilized diagnostic manuals of the period. The domains of social interaction, communication, and restricted and repetitive behavior patterns were maintained in the different diagnostic manuals addressed. The subdomains of social interaction and communication were reduced, while restricted and repetitive pattern was consolidated in DSM-5. Understanding the evolution of diagnostic criteria tends to promote clinical development, potentiating the anticipation of the diagnosis and the interventions necessary for a better prognosis.R ésumé Les critères qui subsidient le diagnostic de l ’ autisme ont subi plusieurs changements, suivant les hypoth èses conceptuelles hégémoniques de la période. Cette étude vise à analyser l ’ évolution du diagnostic de l ’ autisme au 21e si ècle, à partir des domaines et sous-domaines sur lesquelles reposent les catégorisations nosologiques. En outre, les instruments auxiliaires utilisés et certaines technologies de diagnostic en cours de développement sont signalés, en plus des modèles conceptuels sur le profil neuropsychologiq ue. Il s ’ agit d ’ une rec...
Source: Psicologia USP - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research