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Peer reviewedGillberg, Christopher – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1989
Case studies of 4 females and 1 male, aged 6-25, with pervasive developmental disorders are described. All met standard diagnostic criteria for autism and showed many Rett syndrome symptoms. It is concluded that there is considerable overlap between the 2 disorders and that symptomatic similarities might mirror common pathopsychological…
Descriptors: Autism, Case Studies, Clinical Diagnosis, Developmental Disabilities
