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Review
. 2003 Mar;39(2):81-2.
doi: 10.1046/j.1440-1754.2003.00097.x.

Is there an increase in the prevalence of autism spectrum disorders?

M Prior  1
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Review

Is there an increase in the prevalence of autism spectrum disorders?

M Prior. J Paediatr Child Health. 2003 Mar.

Abstract

This report summarizes recent prevalence estimates for autism spectrum disorders and outlines possible reasons for an apparent increase in the numbers of children diagnosed with autism and Asperger syndrome.

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