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The diagnosis of autism in a female: could it be Rett syndrome?
European journal of pediatrics - 1 Jun 2008
Young Deidra J, Bebbington Ami, Anderson Alison, Ravine David, Ellaway Carolyn, Kulkarni Alpana, de Klerk Nick, Kaufmann Walter E, Leonard Helen
Abstract excerpt
The overlap between autism and Rett syndrome clinical features has led to many cases of Rett syndrome being initially diagnosed with infantile autism or as having some autistic features. Both conditions seriously disrupt social and language development and are often accompanied by repetitive, nonpurposeful stereotypic hand movements. The aims of this study were to compare the early and subsequent clinical courses...
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