Autism neural basis and treatment possibilities

This book draws together contributions from some of the leading investigators in the field of autism to consider specific problem areas in current research. Each contributor brings expertise from a different field, providing a balanced view of the whole spectrum of study of this disorder. It covers...

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Other Authors: Goode, Jamie (Editor), Bock, Gregory (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Hoboken, NJ Wiley 2003
Series:Novartis Foundation symposium 251
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