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AspieArc
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23 Nov 2012, 11:48 am

Since AS is being removed from the DSM, does that mean im no longer have aspergers syndrome ? Somehow i suspect ill still feel the same.



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23 Nov 2012, 12:21 pm

I don't really care; even if the name for your issues has changed/disappeared, your issues will remain exactly the same, so, who cares?


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23 Nov 2012, 12:52 pm

There have been many threads on this topic.
Rather than start another one, please use the search function to find them and check what's already been said.


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23 Nov 2012, 3:11 pm

Yes technically. You will just have an autism spectrum disorder now. That is if you meet the new criteria.


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