Assistant professor of Psychology in Psychiatry at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Judith Miller
Assistant professor
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
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Why it is critical to assess quality of life in people with autism
Researchers and clinicians need fast, effective tools to measure quality of life in autistic people.
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2 June 2020 | 5 min read
With support, community doctors could detect adults with autism
Community mental health clinics, which serve millions of Americans, can help identify adults with undiagnosed autism — and change their lives for the better.
With support, community doctors could detect adults with autism
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Judith Miller
16 May 2017 | 5 min read
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