Review
doi: 10.1136/bmj.327.7413.488.
Diagnosis of autism
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- DOI: 10.1136/bmj.327.7413.488
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Review
Diagnosis of autism
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Abstract
Parents want autism to be diagnosed as early as possible, and early intervention may improve long term outcomes. The authors of this review discuss the identification and assessment process for children with autism and autistic spectrum disorder
Comment in
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Diagnosis of autism: adequate funding is needed for assessment services.BMJ. 2004 Jan 24;328(7433):226. doi: 10.1136/bmj.328.7433.226. BMJ. 2004. PMID: 14739197 Free PMC article. No abstract available.
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Diagnosis of autism: use of autistic spectrum shows undisciplined thinking.BMJ. 2004 Jan 24;328(7433):226. doi: 10.1136/bmj.328.7433.226-b. BMJ. 2004. PMID: 14739198 Free PMC article. No abstract available.
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Diagnosis of autism: current epidemic has social context.BMJ. 2004 Jan 24;328(7433):226. doi: 10.1136/bmj.328.7433.226-a. BMJ. 2004. PMID: 14739199 Free PMC article. No abstract available.
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