The increasing prevalence of autism spectrum disorders

@article{Matson2011TheIP,
  title={The increasing prevalence of autism spectrum disorders},
  author={Johnny L. Matson and Alison M Kozlowski},
  journal={Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders},
  year={2011},
  volume={5},
  pages={418-425}
}
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