DSM-5: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

ASHA submitted comments during the three open comment periods provided by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) for the proposed content of the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). 

The DSM, published by the APA, is the standard classification of mental disorders used by a wide variety of professionals in clinical and community settings in the U.S. and other countries. The expected publication date for DSM-5 is May 2013.

ASHA comments submitted April 2010 [PDF] and June 2011 [PDF] and June 2012 [PDF]

ASHA letter sent June 2012 [PDF]

DSM-V Revisions To Move Forward (ASHA Leader article)

ASHA Seeks More DSM-5 Changes on Behalf of SLPs (ASHA Leader article)