Assessment and Treatment in Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Focus on Genetics and Psychiatry
Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are neurobehavioral disorders characterized by abnormalities in three behavioral domains including social interaction, impaired communication, and repetitive stereotypic behaviors. ASD affects approximately 1% of children and is on the rise with significant genetic m...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2012-01-01
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Series: | Autism Research and Treatment |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/242537 |