Optometry - Journal of the American Optometric Association
Volume 79, Issue 7 , Pages 391-396 , July 2008

Background and history of autism in relation to vision care

  • Joseph N. Trachtman, O.D., Ph.D.

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: Joseph N. Trachtman, O.D., Ph.D., Elite Performance and Learning Center, PS, 108 5th Avenue South, Suite C1, Seattle, Washington 98104.

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doi: 10.1016/j.optm.2007.10.015

Optometry - Journal of the American Optometric Association
Volume 79, Issue 7 , Pages 391-396 , July 2008

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