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Peer reviewedGualtieri, C. Thomas C.; And Others – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1983
The use of the diagnosis "borderline" was evaluated with 16 children (6 to 13 years old) who were referred for comprehensive evaluation. None met DSM III criteria for borderline personality disorder. The borderline label had a negative impact on some children and was not helpful for treatment planning or disposition. (Author/SEW)
Descriptors: Child Psychology, Classification, Clinical Diagnosis, Developmental Stages
