The Behavior Observation Scale for Autism: initial methodology, data analysis, and preliminary findings on 89 children.

B J Freeman; E R Ritvo; D Guthrie; P Schroth; J Ball

doi:10.1016/s0002-7138(09)61012-8

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The Behavior Observation Scale for Autism: initial methodology, data analysis, and preliminary findings on 89 children.

B J Freeman·E R Ritvo·D Guthrie·P Schroth·J Ball

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B J Freeman, E R Ritvo, D Guthrie, P Schroth, J Ball. 1978. The Behavior Observation Scale for Autism: initial methodology, data analysis, and preliminary findings on 89 children.. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0002-7138(09)61012-8

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