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International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology Volume 16, 2014 - Issue 1: Scientific forum: Early identification and early intervention in autism spectrum disorders.
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Moving beyond behaviour-only assessment: Incorporating biomarkers to improve the early detection and diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders

Lauren J. TaylorNeurocognitive Development Unit, School of Psychology, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia;Telethon Institute for Child Health Research, Centre for Child Health Research, University of Western Australia, Perth, AustraliaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Murray T. MayberyNeurocognitive Development Unit, School of Psychology, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
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Andrew J. O. WhitehouseNeurocognitive Development Unit, School of Psychology, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia;Telethon Institute for Child Health Research, Centre for Child Health Research, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
Pages 19-22 | Published online: 18 Nov 2013

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