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1 posted on 02/13/2010 4:28:39 PM PST by neverdem
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To: neverdem

There’s always a brouhaha when the DSM gets revised and categories altered. This, too, shall pass.


2 posted on 02/13/2010 4:34:15 PM PST by worst-case scenario (Striving to reach the light)
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To: neverdem

Meaning what really?

I guy who worked for me died recently because of caused by his Aspergers.

Aren’t these the same folks that have other questionable recommendations.


3 posted on 02/13/2010 4:36:41 PM PST by driftdiver (I could eat it raw, but why do that when I have a fire.)
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To: neverdem

In other news, Pluto has completed 1.40045658857714 percent of it’s orbit around the sun since it was declared to be “not a planet” on August 24, 2006.


6 posted on 02/13/2010 4:44:46 PM PST by Steely Tom (Obama goes on long after the thrill of Obama is gone)
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To: neverdem

Everything is a spectrum. We are all on it somewhere.

No one is completely rational. We all have our moments, at least. It’s just a matter of scale.


9 posted on 02/13/2010 5:09:49 PM PST by Persevero
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To: neverdem

mark


13 posted on 02/13/2010 5:24:18 PM PST by nkycincinnatikid
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To: neverdem
Are they going to add Liberalism and Homosexuality to the list of mental disorders?

It would make more sense to add them than to drop Asperger's.

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(Keep the Faith, my friends! We are the saviors of the Republic! Now and Forever!)

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16 posted on 02/13/2010 5:27:22 PM PST by LonePalm (Commander and Chef)
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To: neverdem

The APA is a fraud. I remember when homosexuality was identified in the DSM as a psychiatric disorder. Then homosexual activists within the APA had that changed.

It was a political decision and as far as I am concerned the APA no longer has any credibility.


25 posted on 02/13/2010 7:21:50 PM PST by SkipW
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To: neverdem

Bump.....


27 posted on 02/13/2010 7:53:14 PM PST by Intolerant in NJ
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To: neverdem

For me, this is good news.
In my job, I help parents access services such as The Division of Developmental Disabilities.
This agency, along with The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation helps children and adults gain access to training and assistance and accommodations for employment.

Some agencies will only accept the diagnosis of Autism as a qualifying disorder. The diagnoses of Aspergers does not count.
It’s so frustrating for parents who were “happy” that their child “had Aspergers” instead of “autism” which is usually perceived as being more disabling.
At that point I get to tell them that they could have easily pushed for the other DSM # Autism and had more available to their child. But now, they have to go back and try to get the broader diagnosis that they once fought against.
My heart truly goes out to these parents.
They’re worried about services for their adult children who may not ever be self sufficient without their support.
But, to be diagnosed with AUTISM instead of Aspbergers or Pervasive Developmental disorder just feels so much MORE...More...well disabling..to them, as their hearts are already breaking..

It’s just goofy to me that one diagnosis is a slam dunk..but another (on the SAME SCALE) is not.
Seems like it should certainly be ABILITY based rather than so subjective!

Anyway..thank you for posting the article!
I didn’t know this was anywhere on the radar :-)


29 posted on 02/13/2010 9:09:02 PM PST by M0sby (Proud military wife..(MSgte-USMC-Ret.))
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To: neverdem

So the shrinks are set to vote on a new list of phony disorders? Are they going to keep “internet addiction”? My favorite mental disorder is “disagreeing with a shrink’s diagnosis”? But “Can’t do math” is a close second. LOL!


30 posted on 02/13/2010 9:26:30 PM PST by Seruzawa (If you agree with the French raise your hand - If you are French raise both hands.)
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35 posted on 02/13/2010 11:33:12 PM PST by neverdem
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To: neverdem

OK, seriously, how is this pronounced? Because around here I always hear it pronounced as “ass burgers” and that just can’t be right.


36 posted on 02/13/2010 11:38:50 PM PST by Nik Naym (Hey Sarah, I luv ya, but stumping for McCain???)
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To: neverdem

A related article I posted earlier in the week

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2448628/posts


38 posted on 02/14/2010 12:12:48 AM PST by GOP_Raider (<----Click over there for a special message from GOP_Raider)
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To: neverdem
I've been stranded in the combat zone
I walked through Bedford Sty alone
Even rode my motorcycle in the rain

And you told me not to drive
But I made it home alive
So you said that only proves that I'm insane

You may be right, I might be crazy
But it just may be a Lunatic you're looking for.

Billy Joel is a seer.
40 posted on 02/14/2010 4:47:53 AM PST by Condor51 (The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits [A. Einstein])
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To: Black Agnes

ping


46 posted on 02/14/2010 6:41:42 AM PST by Travis McGee (----www.EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com----)
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To: Running On Empty

Marking


53 posted on 02/18/2010 7:30:37 PM PST by Running On Empty ( The three sorriest words: "It's too late")
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