The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 154, Issue 4 , Pages 478-480 , April 2009

Positive Screening Results on the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers: Implications for Very Preterm Populations

  • Samantha Johnson, PhD

      Affiliations

    • University College London, London, United Kingdom, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom
    • ,
  • Neil Marlow, MD

      Affiliations

    • Institute for Women's Health, University College London, London, United Kingdom
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Neil Marlow, Professor of Neonatal Medicine, Institute for Women's Health, 86-96 Chenies Mews, London WC1E 6HX, UK

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PII: S0022-3476(08)01033-0

doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2008.11.028

The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 154, Issue 4 , Pages 478-480 , April 2009

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