Global Prevalence of Autism and Other Pervasive Developmental Disorders
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Global Prevalence of Autism and Other Pervasive Developmental Disorders
We provide a systematic review of epidemiological surveys of autistic disorder and pervasive developmental disorders (PDDs) worldwide. A secondary aim was to consider the possible impact of geographic, cultural/ethnic, and socioeconomic factors on prevalence estimates and on clinical presentation of PDD. Based on the evidence reviewed, the median of prevalence estimates of autism spectrum disor...
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OBJECTIVE To review the current knowledge on neurobiological aspects of autism and pervasive developmental disorders, as well as to provide pediatricians with up to date information on diagnosis and treatment of autism. SOURCES OF DATA Review of MEDLINE and Internet. SUMMARY OF THE FINDINGS Autism is the 3rd developmental disorder, with an incidence of 40 to 130/100,000 individuals. Diagnos...
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عنوان ژورنال: Autism Research
سال: 2012
ISSN: 1939-3792
DOI: 10.1002/aur.239