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Articles

The Impact of COVID-19 Lockdown on Parents and Young People With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

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Pages 183-195 | Received 30 Jan 2022, Accepted 26 Feb 2023, Published online: 17 Apr 2023

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