Ear Infections in Autistic and Normal Children. Brief Report.

Konstantareas, M. Mary; Homatidis, Soula

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ERIC Number: EJ361036

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Publication Date: 1987

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Ear Infections in Autistic and Normal Children. Brief Report.

Konstantareas, M. Mary; Homatidis, Soula

Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v17 n4 p585-94 Dec 1987

Evaluation of the frequency of ear infections, ear tube drainage, and deafness for 51 autistic children (ages 2-18) indicated that autistic children had a greater incidence of ear infections than matched normal peers and lower functioning children had an earlier onset of ear infections than higher functioning autistic peers. (Author)

Descriptors: Autism, Children, Incidence, Special Health Problems, Young Children

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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