Autism and Associated Medical and Familial Factors: A Case Control Study

Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities

Volumn 15, Issue 4, 2003, Pages 335-349

  Williams, Gail ^a,b   Oliver, Julie M ^a   Allard, AnnaMary ^a   Sears, Lonnie ^a  

^a University of Louisville School of Medicine   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE   (United States)

Author keywords

Behavior disorders; Developmental disability; Etiology, family history; Medical conditions; Pervasive developmental disorder; Primary healthcare

Indexed keywords

EID: 0345832220     PISSN: 1056263X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1023/A:1026310216069     Document Type: Review

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