The Proposed Changes for DSM-5 for SLD and ADHD: International Perspectives-Australia, Germany, Greece, India, Israel, Italy, Spain, Taiwan, United Kingdom, and United States

Michal Al-Yagon, Wendy Cavendish, Cesare Cornoldi, Angela J. Fawcett, Matthias Grünke, Li Yu Hung, Juan E. Jiménez, Sunil Karande, Christina E. van Kraayenoord, Daniela Lucangeli, Malka Margalit*, Marjorie Montague, Rukhshana Sholapurwala, Georgios Sideridis, Patrizio E. Tressoldi, Claudio Vio

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Abstract

This article presents an international perspective of the proposed changes to the DSM-5 for learning disabilities (LD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorders (ADHD) across ten countries: Australia, Germany, Greece, India, Israel, Italy, Spain, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. We provide perspectives of the present situation for youth with LD and youth with ADHD and describe the legislation, prevalence rates, and educational systems that serve students with disabilities in the respective countries. We also present a discussion of the expected impact of the proposed changes for the diagnosis of LD and ADHD in each country.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)58-72
Number of pages15
JournalJournal of Learning Disabilities
Volume46
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013 Jan

Keywords

  • DSM-5
  • international
  • learning disabilities
  • legislation
  • policy
  • prevalence

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Health(social science)
  • Education
  • General Health Professions

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