Autism in the DSM 5 TR | Symptoms and Diagnosis

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Video by Dr. Dawn Elise Snipes on integrative behavioral health approaches including counseling techniques and skills for improving mental health and reducing mental illness.

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction
02:15 Diagnostic Criteria for autism spectrum disorders according to the DSM-5-TR
19:19 Strengths of Autistic people
26:25 Prevalence of ASD
28:00 Development and course of Autism Spectrum Disorders per the DSM-5-TR
30:35 Risk factors for Autism
39:00 Gender differences sex differences in presentation and rate of diagnosis
40:58 Challenges from Social Impairments
45:38 Common issues that co-occur with autism

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[okAngelface]

I had a male client who was drawn to me and he told me lots of nice things about his home life. When I met his parents they were in tears as, they had no idea that their autistic son was aware of so much, and they never knew that he could or would communicate outside of using visual cues. I'd say my main skill I use with all clients is simple introduction. 4 of the 6 clients respond to respect and boundaries. He also had a great sense of humor especially with irony on a higher level than most.

[plantpostie]

Doc Snipes, you're helping me get through grad school. Every time I watch one of your videos, I just want to sit down and have a 4-hour conversation about these topics. Much gratitude for you!

[buttercxpdraws]

This is THE BEST explanation of autism by a non-autistic professional that I have ever seen! Thank you Dr Snipes 🙏 I was undiagnosed for 47 years and this will be a great resource to explain my condition to my family 💕👏💕

[buttercxpdraws]

28:20 - ASD can definitely worsen with age if you are undiagnosed. I was only diagnosed because I had a complete breakdown from masking for decades. I find that now I’ve lost a lot of skills which I had managed to develop prior to becoming burnt out and overloaded with trying to compensate.

[Shooketh__]

I can't thank you enough for your videos and your service. I'm a psych student and we don't have the best teachers and resources where I live, you helped my entire class. I had an exam today and did great thanks to your detailed and easy to understand lectures, your examples really helped me remember the information better, thank you so much!

[jbullets]

I've recently self diagnosed at 35. It was like a light bulb moment for me and everything finally made sense. The masking, the stimming that I wasn't even truly aware of, the sensory stuff especially with lights and needing to always wear a coat despite it being 60-70 degrees lol, the eye contact is so hard for me, maintaining friendships and small talk is very difficult as well. Being super sensitive as a kid and needing to always be held. I don't like light touch and have personal space issues but I crave deep pressure etc. I have a very high IQ and am female. I definitely feel like my autism went undiagnosed so I'm seeking a professional diagnosis just for validation.

[giulianacr]

Early intervention helps a child with autistic traits develop strong communication skills. The goal should not be to "mask" autism as their autism can help them be good at things neurotypicals aren't. Instead, we should focus on communication skills, conveying feelings, lessen frustration, communcating needs, wants and show affection. When my son was diagnosed, my focus was to communicate with him, not change him. I love him just the way he is :)

[smirkinatu]

Thank you for taking the time and effort to record and post this educational video.

[BookWorm]

Thank you for your effort in using inclusive language and using the most relevant information related to ASD.

[nathanrohde]

I take issue with "may have difficulty taking perspectives". The default perspective is an uncommon one, but in my life experience very few people can fluidly take on different perspectives especially when their cultural hangups come into play.

[jessicapatton]

I definitely don’t do well with changes in my day.
I like to have an idea of the plan and stick to it! It really bugs me when I have to divert from routine.
Also, My “special interest” is consciousness, spirituality, meditation and yoga, quantum physics, and religion all interrelated (imo) but it’s my favorite area of interest!!
I didn’t hear this mentioned yet but I also get fixated on a certain band for years. I was OBSESSED with Circus Contraption Band for literally 15 years!! I have moved on to the Butthole surfers now lol. They are my new favorite.
I’m in my 40’s. Idt they knew enough to diagnose autism when I was young in the late 80’s and on.

[sassyperry]

Dr. Snipes, thank you for another amazing lesson. May God continue to use you in this capacity! You are so amazing and inspiring!!

[Nobody_]

This very helpful! My son is 6 and on the spectrum

[cheriemoskowitz]

This was so informative and organized. Ty so much

[gregzeng]

Sudden ending indicates that there was more to show, not in this YouTube video.
Appreciate the missing parts in DSM 5 TR, which you indicated on the slides and the extra commentary.
Most people do not have simple nice families. In my career as a community social worker (Australia), most real people are not known to YouTube, and there mental health professionals. Most people live long traumas from many causes. This video discussed don't environmental causes; especially they mother's stress before the birth of the child.
This video also knows that cultural differences can affect "symptoms", such as she contact. This is missing from many academic discussions. Thank you.

[TristineBarry]

Thank you! I cannot wait to catch this. 🙂

[kathryncollins]

Is this to say that neurotypicals do NOT think in pictures or video?
What do you mean by think in words?
Thanks

[introvertednarcissist]

I can’t go back and fourth sometimes in a conversation with people especially when I’m nervous. I also have trouble with asking too many questions or not asking anything at all. I have trouble regulating my emotions and I feel so sad when someone is sad but I don’t know how to show it. I was misdiagnosed with vulnerable narcissism by a social worker. That’s why I changed my name to introverted narcissist. Trying to find humor in a diagnosis that nearly got me killed.

[Carriebloss]

You mention that autistics often think in pictures/video instead of words. Can you explain how someone thinks in words?!
Im autistic and I have aphantasia but I definitely do NOT think in words. If I had to explain it, I’d say I think in concepts/feelings. Im extremely interested in an explanation of how thinking in words would even work?!