Review of gender differences in core symptomatology in autism spectrum disorders

@article{Rivet2011ReviewOG,
  title={Review of gender differences in core symptomatology in autism spectrum disorders},
  author={Tessa T. Rivet and Johnny L. Matson},
  journal={Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders},
  year={2011},
  volume={5},
  pages={957-976}
}
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