Abstract
This paper reviews the evolution of the definition and diagnostic criteria of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), the external validity of ASD subtypes, and the impacts of DSM-5 ASD on future studies of ASD epidemiology and genetics; on the treatments or interventions of individuals with ASD; and on the economy of health costs. Overall, it seems that the implementation of DSM-5 ASD may cause more negative results than provides positive influences.
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