Epidemiology of Pervasive Developmental Disorders
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Autism and pervasive developmental disorders.
The quantity and quality of research into autism and related conditions have increased dramatically in recent years. Consequently we selectively review key accomplishments and highlight directions for future research. More consistent approaches to diagnosis and more rigorous assessment methods have significantly advanced research, although the boundaries of the 'broader phenotype' remain to be ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Pediatric Research
سال: 2009
ISSN: 0031-3998,1530-0447
DOI: 10.1203/pdr.0b013e31819e7203