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![]() Journal of Child Psychology and PsychiatryVolume 31 Issue 6, Pages 921 - 934 Published Online: 7 Dec 2006 Journal Compilation © 2010 ACAMH Published on behalf of the Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Abstract | References | Full Text: PDF (Size: 1377K) | Related Articles | Citation Tracking Autism Under Age 3 Years: A Clinical Study of 28 Cases Referred for Autistic Symptoms in Infancy Copyright 1990 Association for Child Psychology and Psychiatry KEYWORDS Autism • infants • clinical study • early symptoms ABSTRACTTwenty-eight children referred with a preliminary diagnosis of autistic disorder under age 3 yrs were extensively examined from the neuropsychiatric point of view and followed up for several months to several years. A diagnosis of autistic disorder was confirmed in 75% of the cases. A variety of associated medical conditions was identified. It was concluded that autism can be diagnosed in a substantial proportion of cases before age 3 yrs and that the neurobiological background is similar to that seen in older autistic children. Accepted manuscript received 9 November 1989 |
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