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Diagnostic stability in young children at risk for autism spectrum disorder: a baby siblings research consortium study.
Journal of child psychology and psychiatry, and allied disciplines - 1 Sept 2015
Ozonoff Sally, Young Gregory S, Landa Rebecca J, Brian Jessica, Bryson Susan, Charman Tony, Chawarska Katarzyna, Macari Suzanne L, Messinger Daniel, Stone Wendy L, Zwaigenbaum Lonnie, Iosif Ana-Maria
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BACKGROUND: The diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) made before age 3 has been found to be remarkably stable in clinic- and community-ascertained samples. The stability of an ASD diagnosis in prospectively ascertained samples of infants at risk for ASD due to familial factors has not yet been studied, however. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends intensive surveillance and screening for this...
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