More autism? Audit of the diagnosis in Scottish children.

Arch Dis Child

Paediatrics, NHS Forth Valley, Larbert, UK.

Published: February 2021

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/archdischild-2020-319034DOI Listing

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