Journal of Pediatric Nursing
Volume 24, Issue 1 , Pages 41-48 , February 2009

Caring for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Part I: Prevalence, Etiology, and Core Features

  • Melissa Dodd Inglese, PhD, MSN, ARNP
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  • Jennifer Harrison Elder, PhD, RN, FAAN

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: Melissa Dodd Inglese, PhD, MSN, ARNP, University of Florida, College of Nursing, PO Box 100187, Gainesville, FL 32610.

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doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2007.12.006

Journal of Pediatric Nursing
Volume 24, Issue 1 , Pages 41-48 , February 2009

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