Autism spectrum disorders in early childhood: an overview for practicing physicians.
Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) affect approximately 1 in 166 children in the United States, making it likely for the average physician to encounter patients with ASDs in his or her practice. In particular, pediatricians and developmental neurologists play a critical role in early identification, resource referrals, and management of a variety of comorbid physical and medical concerns. This article reviews the current literature on ASDs and provides recommendations for practice in areas critical to the provision of medical services.
Department of Psychology, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5439, USA. jim.carr@wmich.edu
James E
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Carr
Linda A
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LeBlanc
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