Is There an Increase in the Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorders?

Overview

Journal J Paediatr Child Health

Specialty Pediatrics

Date 2003 Feb 27

PMID 12603792

Citations 9

Authors

M Prior

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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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