Aptos, CA psychologist: Big change coming in how autism is defined. Asperger’s merges under autistic spectrum disorder. Are changes in diagnosis helpful?

Saturday, December 4th, 2010

Big changes come in 2013 with publication of a new, updated Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-V). One category which changes considerably is autism.

One wonders how Aspies view the proposed changes. Aspies by definition are not as severely afflicted. Their special category evaporates under the new diagnosis of autism. Aspies as a diagnosis will cease to be. However, their affliction will still exist.

What defines Aspies? Often they are referred to as “little professors”. They know a great deal about a few subjects. Talking for Aspies is not a conversation but more like a monologue. Aspies often are precocious at language and may appear gifted. Aspies have difficulties reading human social signals. They often have extraordinary gifts. Some people describe Aspies as perfect counterfeit bills. Their social interactions frequently are a disaster.

Whereas in DSM-IV Autistic Disorder is the most severe condition and PDD-NOS less severe followed by Aspergers, in DSM-V there will be one description titled Autistic Spectrum Disorder or Autistic Disorder.

One thing missing from the proposed definition for autism is how to quantify the degree that the person is handicapped. As the number of persons with ASD balloons, more care must occur in determining the degree of impairment.

One defining characteristic of the new definition for autism is “failure to develop.. peer relationships…” Does failure mean zero, zip, no relationships? In contrast, Aspies can and do have one way relationships and they seek relationships. Aspies have substantial difficulties making successful relationships happen.

Another characteristic of DSV-V autism is “lack of social reciprocity…” Lack means zero, zip, no social reciprocity.
Below is the proposed new definition of autism: (more…)

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Aptos, CA psychologist: Pre-existing conditions not covered typically 12 months — not forever.

Friday, March 19th, 2010

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Cost of illness covered?


Someone wrote me that because they have Asperger’s Disorder they cannot get health care coverage.

Curious, I went online to see what I could find. What I learned is that YES there can be an exclusionary period (up to a year typically) wherein you pay premiums and the conditions for which you received care during the six months before joining are excluded. So if you sought treatment for Asperger’s Disorder and received care in the six months before then you could not get costs incurred for that condition for the first 12 months of coverage. (more…)

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Asperger’s social skills training in Aptos, CA available from psychologist Dr. Riniti

Friday, March 5th, 2010

Another Aptos, CA psychologist:

Jo Ann Riniti, Ph.D. specializes in infant attachment, developmental issues with young children, family therapy and adolescents with Asperger’s issues. She provides individual, couples and family sessions as well as group therapy. Her California License Number is PSY 12418.

Dr. Riniti facilitates various educational talks including: Knowing What We Know: How to Cultivate and Communicate Our Truth; What is Your Hurry? – The Disappearance of Creativity and Play; A Sense of Play: The Value of Active Engagement and Emotional Attunement.

Dr. Riniti’s office is located at 9099 Soquel Drive, Suite 11, Aptos, CA 95003. Telephone 831 427-8282

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