Dr. Barry Dworkin

Is autism being overdiagnosed in children? Study asks this question.

Health Headlines Commentary for August 22, 2019

Source:
Canadian researcher says new study suggests autism overdiagnosed

Reference:
Temporal Changes in Effect Sizes of Studies Comparing Individuals With and Without Autism: A Meta-analysis

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