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Early detection for autism spectrum disorder in young children

Canadian Paediatric SocietyPediatrics2019Official publication

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Official Canadian Paediatric Society document (2019) on “Early detection for autism spectrum disorder in young children”. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a life-long neurodevelopmental disorder, characterized by impairments in social communication, repetitive, restricted patterns of behaviour, and unusual sensory sensitivities or interests. ASD significantly impacts the lives of children and their families. Currently, the estimated prevalence of ASD is 1 in 66 Canadians aged 5 to 17 years. General paediatricians, family physicians, an.

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