The Misdiagnosis of Matthew.

Adkins, Patricia G.; Ainsa, Trisha A.

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ERIC Number: EJ223670

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1979-Jan

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The Misdiagnosis of Matthew.

Adkins, Patricia G.; Ainsa, Trisha A.

Academic Therapy, v14 n3 p335-39 Jan 1979

The case study of a 12-year-old boy, originally diagnosed as hearing impaired and in need of socialization, is reported to demonstrate the effects of misdiagnosis. The child was later diagnosed as autistic and more useful interventions were initiated. (PHR)

Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Problems, Case Studies, Children, Disability Identification, Educational Diagnosis, Exceptional Child Research, Intervention

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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