title: Autism spectrum disorders in childhood: a clinical update.
abstract: Autism spectrum disorders refer to a range of conditions such as autism disorder and Asperger syndrome that may affect about 1% of children in the UK. This paper aims to consider diagnosis and to provide an overview of potentially useful therapies and support.
authors.affiliation: kate_dorrie_reynolds@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Kate E
authors.initials: KE
authors.lastname: Reynolds
mesh_terms: D020817:Asperger Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D001321:Autistic Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D002659:Child Development Disorders, Pervasive / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D010290:Parents / Q000523:psychology; D012944:Social Support; D006113:United Kingdom / Q000453:epidemiology; D014837:Voluntary Health Agencies