Autism Spectrum Disorder Guide For Physicians

Increased awareness and a much broader range of conditions being part of the autism 'spectrum' has been good for therapists but is placing huge demands on health care systems and health care professionals. A review published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) seeks to help physicians provide appropriate medical support to families of children who may have an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), everything from detection to treatment. ASD includes a wide variety of traits that range from mild to severe and is estimated to affect about 1% of the population. read more

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