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Childhood Autism*: What Do We Know and Where Should We Go?

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  06 October 2014

Margot R. Prior
Margot R. Prior*
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Department of Psychology, La Trobe University
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Abstract

The object of this paper is to provide a brief review of current knowledge of childhood autism. A sketch of the most recent knowledge concerning diagnosis, aetiology, patterns of cognitive disability, and treatment approaches is provided. In the second part of the paper, areas of research needing further development to enhance our understanding of the syndrome are identified, along with some suggested strategies for future work.

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Behaviour Change , Volume 9 , Issue 2 , June 1992 , pp. 96 - 103
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Copyright © The Author(s) 1992

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This paper is based on a keynote address given by the author at the 1991 Conference of the Australian Behaviour Modification Association, Sydney, Australia.

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