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Apr 2014
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#2 Developments in Autism Research

LA TROBE UNIVERSITY
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Professor Cheryl Dissanayake (Director, Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre, La Trobe University) on new studies into the prevalence of autism spectrum disorders, the problems with misinformation, and global efforts to increase awareness.

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