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Autism Prevalence Rose Among Preschoolers from 2010 to 2014

Autism Prevalence Rose Among Preschoolers from 2010 to 2014

Autism Prevalence Rose Among Preschoolers from 2010 to 2014 2000 1333 Dave Zambotti

April 22, 2019

Given efforts to increase awareness and early detection of ASD, the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder was higher in 2014 than in 2010 among children aged 4 years, according to Read More

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