Pedophilic Disorder
Diagnostic Criteria
A. Over a period of at least 6 months, recurrent, intense sexually arousing fantasies, sexual urges,
or behaviors involving sexual activity with a prepubescent child or children (generally age 13
years or younger).
B. The individual has acted on these sexual urges, or the sexual urges or fantasies cause marked
distress or interpersonal difficulty.
C. The individual is at least age 16 years and at least 5 years older than the child or children in
Criterion A.
Note: Do not include an individual in late adolescence involved in an ongoing sexual relationship with
a 12- or 13-year-old.
Specify whether:
Exclusive type (attracted only to children)
Nonexclusive type
Specify if:
Sexually attracted to males
Sexually attracted to females
Sexually attracted to both
Specify if:
Limited to incest
Palane Mohlala