Early autism detection: Implications for pediatric practice and public policy

Journal of Disability Policy Studies

Volumn 18, Issue 4, 2008, Pages 245-253

  Crane, Jennifer L ^a   Winsler, Adam ^a  

^a GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Assessment evaluation; Autism; Behavioral pediatrics; Developmental surveillance; Early intervention; Medical ethics; Policy; Toddlers

Indexed keywords

EID: 39449111011     PISSN: 10442073     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/1044207307311527     Document Type: Article

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