What axis is aspergers on in the DSM?

Answer 1

Asperger's can be listed on Axis IV in connection with a medical disorder.

If there is mental retardation involved this would go on Axis II.

Otherwise, asperger's seems to fit best on Axis I.

Answer 2

There is no specific code for autism. As autism covers a wide range of symptoms and behaviors it is split into two classifications and two DSM-5 codes:

• 315.39 Social (Pragmatic) Communication Disorder (SCD)(ICD-9 code F80.89)
• 299.00 Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) (ICD-9 code F84.0)

Answer 3

Autism spectrum disorders are considered an Axis I diagnosis in the DSM-IV.

Answer 4

generally, it is axis II. If the consumer suffers primarily from psychological issues stemming from MR, it may be categorized at axis I instead.

Answer 5

Autism is Axis I

Answer 6

Axis I