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darth_ender
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27-Mar-2014, 11:23 PM

It's a very recent change, just since the DSM-5 came out last year.  In this case it is mostly just a change in terminology, and certainly not binding.

http://www.autismspeaks.org/dsm-5/faq#changes

What I mean about not binding is that if identity includes Aspergers, a person is free to continue using the term without being incorrect.  It's probably more just an attempt to phase it out and user a broader definition for the whole autism spectrum.

BTW, my last long response wasn't the promised long response.  I haven't gotten to it yet.