College students with autism spectrum disorders: A growing role for adult psychiatrists.
Objective: Adolescents with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are increasingly attending college. This case report highlights the nature of the psychiatric difficulties these individuals may face and the potential role for college mental health practitioners. Participants: A case of a female student w...
| Publicado en: | Journal of American College Health Vol. 64; no. 7; pp. 575 - 580 |
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| Formato: | case study tables/charts Journal Article |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Oct2016
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