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The epidemiology of autism: a review

Psychological Medicine · 1999 · Vol. 29(4) · pp. 769–786
Éric Fombonne

Abstract

Based on recent surveys, a minimum estimate of 18.7/10000 for all forms of pervasive developmental disorders was derived, which outlines the needs in special services for a large group of children.

Autism Spectrum Disorder ResearchVirology and Viral DiseasesFamily and Disability Support ResearchAutismEpidemiologyConfidence intervalPopulationPsychologyIncidence (geometry)PsychiatryMedicineDemographyClinical psychology

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AdolescentAdultAutistic DisorderChildChild, PreschoolCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHealth SurveysHumansInfantMaleIntellectual DisabilityIncidence
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