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Research Article

Comorbid Psychopathology, Challenging Behavior, Sensory Issues, Adaptive Behavior and Quality of Life in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Pages 397-407 | Received 08 Jul 2020, Accepted 27 Feb 2021, Published online: 12 Mar 2021

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