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Baird G, Simonoff E, Pickles A, et al. Prevalence of disorders of the autistic spectrum in a population cohort of children in South Thames: the Special Needs and Autism Project (SNAP). Lancet. 2006 Jul 15;368(9531):210-5. Abstract
Hyman SL, Levy SE, Myers SM, et al. Identification, evaluation, and management of children with autism spectrum disorder. Pediatrics. 2020 Jan;145(1):e20193447.Full text Abstract
Anagnostou E, Zwaigenbaum L, Szatmari P, et al. Autism spectrum disorder: advances in evidence-based practice. CMAJ. 2014 Apr 15;186(7):509-19. Abstract
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. Autism spectrum disorder in adults: diagnosis and management. June 2021 [internet publication].Full text
Baird G, Cass H, Slonims V. Diagnosis of autism. BMJ. 2003 Aug 30;327(7413):488-93.Full text Abstract
Le Couteur A, Haden G, Hammal D, et al. Diagnosing autistic spectrum disorders in pre-school children using two standardised assessment instruments: the ADI-R and the ADOS. J Autism Dev Disord. 2008 Feb;38(2):362-72. Abstract
Parr J. Autism. BMJ Clin Evid. 2010 Jan 7;2010:0322.Full text
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. Autism spectrum disorder in under 19s: support and management. June 2021 [internet publication].Full text
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