1)The Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM for short) is the most widely used resource for diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder in the United States. The diagnostic criteria for autism has changed with each revision of the DSM and most recently there has been a shift from understanding autism from a subtype perspective to a spectrum perspective. Describe what is meant by a “subtype” vs. “spectrum” concept of ASD and discuss the pros and cons of each. Why might the views of the affected individuals themselves and their families, as opposed to the views of academics/researchers, or even the views of administrators or practitioners, vary concerning the pros and cons of the two concepts?2) Popular fiction, including television shows, novels and even comic strips have frequently represented individuals who, it is either stated or implied, are autistic. Find one or more example of such fictional representations and identify the ways in which the representation is accurate and the ways it might also be misleading. If you find a video (e.g., YouTube)
