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Handbook of Treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorder

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This chapter summarizes and provides a general overview of the state of treatment research in the field of autism spectrum disorder. Overall strengths and future clinical needs are main topics.

To Appear In: Johnny L. Matson (Eds.), Handbook of Autism Treatments.

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Goldin, R.L., Matson, J.L. (2017). Current Status and Future Directions. In: Matson, J. (eds) Handbook of Treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorder . Autism and Child Psychopathology Series. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-61738-1_26

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