Background:In May 2013, the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) was released by the American Psychiatric Association (APA). The publication is used by master's and doctoral level psychologists, psychiatrists, and other mental health clinicians in both public and private practice. The DSM-5 serves as the desk reference for practitioners who are engaged in making clinical diagnoses for mental disorders. The previous edition of the DSM, the DSM-IV-TR (Fourth Edition, Text Revision) was released in 1994, nearly 20 years prior to the DSM-5.It's common for parents to not understand why their child may have a clinical diagnosis from the DSM, but not be found eligible for special education services within the school. Our school teams work with parents to explain what intervention and tiered support systems are available. When a DSM diagnosis is present, but special education is not warranted, schools may consider enacting an educational 504 plan to support the student's mental health needs. The DSM-5 is perhaps the most controversial revision of the DSM.
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