Re:When starting school, younger children are more likely to...
by zumu on Friday November 30, 2018 @03:07PM
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To be clear I am not arguing about ADHD.
The previous poster expressed skepticism of the DSM-5 as a diagnostic tool.
You responded the DSM 5 was developed with hard science, and that it is sufficient for diagnosis.
I'm saying criticisms of the DSM-5's diagnostic strength is valid and not a fringe position. Part of the reason it is updated periodically is to improve upon its capabilities as a diagnostic tool.
The belief the DSM has weaknesses is not equivalent to climate change denial.
The previous poster expressed skepticism of the DSM-5 as a diagnostic tool.
You responded the DSM 5 was developed with hard science, and that it is sufficient for diagnosis.
I'm saying criticisms of the DSM-5's diagnostic strength is valid and not a fringe position. Part of the reason it is updated periodically is to improve upon its capabilities as a diagnostic tool.
The belief the DSM has weaknesses is not equivalent to climate change denial.