Factors influencing the differential diagnosis of Asperger's Disorder and high-functioning autism

Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities

Volumn 17, Issue 4, 2005, Pages 345-359

  Sciutto, Mark J ^a   Cantwell, Cassandra ^a  

^a MUHLENBERG COLLEGE   (United States)

Author keywords

Asperger's disorder; Autism; Developmental disabilities; Differential diagnosis

Indexed keywords

EID: 29344435784     PISSN: 1056263X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10882-005-6618-3     Document Type: Review

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