Stereotypy in adults with autism spectrum disorders: Relationship and diagnostic fidelity

Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities

Volumn 20, Issue 2, 2008, Pages 155-165

  Matson, Johnny L ^a   Dempsey, Timothy ^a  

^a LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Adults; Autism spectrum disorders; Intellectual disability; Stereotypy

Indexed keywords

EID: 40249097471     PISSN: 1056263X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10882-007-9086-0     Document Type: Article

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