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ERIC Number: EJ674712
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2003
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ISSN: ISSN-0162-3257
Epidemiological Surveys of Autism and Other Pervasive Developmental Disorders: An Update.
Fombonne, Eric
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v33 n4 p365-82 Aug 2003
This article reviews 32 epidemiological studies of pervasive developmental disorders (PDDs) published between 1966-2001. The design and sample characteristics of the surveys are described. Surveys have suggested that the rate for all forms of PDDs are around 30/10,000, but more recent surveys suggest it might be as high as 60/10,000. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Asperger Syndrome, Autism, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Epidemiology, Incidence, Individual Characteristics, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Population Trends, Racial Differences, Research Design, Sex Differences, Socioeconomic Influences, Surveys, Trend Analysis
Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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