Scientists and autism: When geeks meet (original) (raw)
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Psychologist Simon Baron-Cohen thinks scientists and engineers could be more likely to have a child with autism. Some researchers say the proof isn't there.
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Buchen, L. Scientists and autism: When geeks meet.Nature 479, 25–27 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1038/479025a
- Published: 02 November 2011
- Issue Date: 03 November 2011
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/479025a
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