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Author:  Melissa L. Ortega, M.A..; Peter S. Jensen.


Source: Volume 05, Number 01, Winter 2005 , pp.9-12(4)




Report on Emotional & Behavioral Disorders in Youth

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Abstract: 

This article serves as a brief but very thorough guide to symptoms, diagnosis, and current treatment approaches for autism. Includes a review of important research studies on the effectiveness of widely used as well as experimental medications, and a fact-sheet for parents including treatment options and resources.

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Affiliations:  1: Columbia University-New York State Psychiatric Institute Center for the Advancement of Children’s Mental Health; 2: Columbia University-New York State Psychiatric Institute Center for the Advancement of Children’s Mental Health.

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