The teratology of autism

@article{Arndt2005TheTO,
  title={The teratology of autism},
  author={Tara L. Arndt and Christopher J. Stodgell and Patricia M. Rodier},
  journal={International Journal of Developmental Neuroscience},
  year={2005},
  volume={23},
  pages={189-199}
}
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