Will the dsm v change my son's high functioning autism diagnosis? he barely qualified under the dsm iv.

Not necessarily: Most children who received a diagnosis of either autism, asperger’s, or pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified (pdd-nos) using dsm-iv criteria would still receive a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as defined by the criteria for dsm-5. The dsm-5 comes out in may. Your clinician must review your son's current clinical status & new criteria to discuss this with you.

In truth, HFA has: Never been a separate diagnostic category. His diagnosis will be autistic disorder, as for those currently dx'ed with Asperger syndrome & pdd-nos. Because core deficits exist in varying degrees in all people with autism, e.g., lack of theory of mind, + impaired facial recognition, social reciprocity, & social communication, all deserve appropriate behavioral, social & educational interventions.