Amy M. Wetherby

Distinguished research professor
Florida State University

Amy M. Wetherby is distinguished research professor of clinical sciences at Florida State University in Tallahassee.

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an onscreen app compares developmental milestones for more accurate early autism diagnosis.
Spectrum

How online training may help detect autism earlier

By Abigail Delehanty, Amy M. Wetherby
17 March 2020 | 6 min read

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