Beware diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder based on stereotypical behaviour
Dave Atkinson Independent consultant nurse
Relying too much on observations of stereotypical and repetitive behaviours in people with learning disabilities may be associated with overdiagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, according to a study.
Learning Disability Practice.
23, 1, 11-11.
doi: 10.7748/ldp.23.1.11.s9
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