Comparison of maternal beliefs about causes of autism spectrum disorder and association with utilization of services and treatments.
Abstract: Background: This study aimed to describe parental perceptions of the causes of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in an ethnically diverse sample and explore whether these perceptions relate to treatment choices. Methods: The sample consisted of White (n = 224), Hispanic (n = 85), and Asian (n...
| Published in: | Child: Care, Health & Development Vol. 44; no. 6; pp. 916 - 926 |
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Wiley-Blackwell
Nov2018
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