Read the following scenario. Based on the diagnostic criteria that were in use prior to 2013, which diagnosis would most likely have been considered for this individual? Explain your reasoning by connecting specific behaviors from the scenario to the key features of that diagnosis.

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Asperger's disorder was a diagnosis in previous editions of the DSM, considered a less severe form of autistic disorder. Individuals with this diagnosis typically had average to high intelligence and a strong vocabulary. However, they showed significant impairments in social interaction and communication, often focusing conversations exclusively on their specific, intense interests.

Asperger's Disorder

Asperger's syndrome. Autism Society. (n.d.). https://www.autism-society.org/what-is/aspergers-syndrome/.

Asperger's syndrome: Autism Society

The diagnosis of Asperger's disorder is no longer included in the DSM-5. This decision was based on research indicating a lack of a qualitative distinction between Asperger's and autistic disorder. The removal has led to concerns from some parents about their children's continued eligibility for specialized support services.

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