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Autism Diagnosis Change
DSM-5 Draft Criteria Open for Final Public Comment
May 2 through June 15, 2012
The American Psychiatric Association is pleased to once again offer the opportunity to submit comments on the draft fifth edition of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). This commenting period marks the third and final time DSM-5 draft criteria will be available for your feedback. Following this period the site will remain viewable with the draft proposals until DSM-5's publication.
Following the previous commenting period (May-July 2011), members of the DSM-5 Task Force and Work Groups reviewed feedback submitted to this site and, where appropriate, revised their proposed diagnostic criteria and made other changes. With the completion of the DSM-5 Field Trials, Work Group members have spent the past several months examining data and findings from these important studies. Therefore, the proposed diagnostic criteria found on this site are the result of the DSM-5 Work Groups' ongoing deliberations, based on findings from scientific field studies, patient and clinician perspectives, and views from the general public. We want to stress that revisions will continue to be made, as necessary, over the next several months.
VOICE YOUR CONCERNS NOW BY CONTACTING the DSM-5 Task Force Chairs: David J. Kupfer, M.D., DSM-5 Task Force Chair and Darrel A. Regier, M.D., M.P.H., DSM-5 Task Force Vice-Chair. American Psychiatric Association at 888.357.7924 or email: apa@psych.org
For more information, please visit nwpa-asa.org
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Support Group Meeting
ASA-NWPA Support Group meeting will be held Tuesday, May 15, 2012, 7:00 to 8:30 pm at Barber National Institute Breakout Room (located in the Barber National Institute building off East Bay Drive.) The Institute is located at 126 East Avenue, Erie, PA
This is an opportunity for families to come together, to discuss challenges that they are experiencing, to share solutions that they have come up with, and to support other parents and families living and ASD.
The benefits of attending bring with sharing between one parent to another. Often times, just talking to someone who has "been there" can really help.
FREE BABYSITTING services are available by contacting the FSS office at Barber National at 814-878-5961. Please note that a reservations is required for this service.
Please note: No Support Group Meetings June, July, August
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Our Mission: to improve the quality of life across the lifespan for persons on the Autism Spectrum and their families through: Advocacy, Education, Service, Support, & Research
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Thank you to our dedicated
2012 Walk Committee, our chair family Kristy & George Klapsinos, and volunteers. 11th Annual Walk for Autism was a record setting year with over 1,500 walkers, 34 teams, and 100 plus volunteers. Thank you for your support! |
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Sensory & Social Opportunities
Sunday, May 20, 2012
2:00 to 4:00 pm
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED:
MEMBERS: Paint a tile or receive a $6 credit towards an item of your choice.
NON-MEMBERS: Pay $6 for a tile or choose an item of your choice.
STUDIO FEE: Included for members and non-members.
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Join ASA-NWPA
Add your voice to the
growing number of families and professionals helping those with autism. You can help!
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If you would like to make a donation to the Autism Society - Northwestern Pennsylvania you may either pay online. Click on the "DONATE NOW" button to donate to through PayPal or mail a check to ASA-NWPA P.O. Box 3923, Erie, PA 16508
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