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Changes in the Prevalence and Incidence of Autism Spectrum Disorder Across Multiple Birth Cohorts in Utah, USA

May 2023

May 2023

Conference: International Society for Autism Research (INSAR)

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Deborah Bilder

University of Utah

Blessing S. Ofori-Atta

University of Utah

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