Sensory Profiles of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder with and without Feeding Problems: A Comparative Study in Sicilian Subjects (original) (raw)
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Association of Sensory Processing and Eating Problems in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Autism Research and Treatment, 2011
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