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The American Academy of Pediatrics recently published clinical guidelines for evaluation and management of children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), nearly 12 years after the previous version. This article outlines salient features, highlights significant differences from the 2007 version, and discusses implications for Indian professionals dealing with affected families.
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Mukherjee, S.B. Identification, Evaluation, and Management of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: American Academy of Pediatrics 2020 Clinical Guidelines. Indian Pediatr 57, 959–962 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13312-020-2003-7
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