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Is ASD an outdated term in clinical and social settings?

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Since the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) consolidated separate diagnoses in 2013, the term Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has become the official medical and clinical diagnosis for autism. This raises questions for many: Is ASD an outdated term, and how does this affect common language?