Peter Doehring is an independent autism researcher and consultant based in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania.
Peter Doehring
Autism researcher
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Autism research continues to stress basic science over improving interventions
For 40 years, the preponderance of autism research has focused on understanding the causes and characteristics of the condition rather than testing assessments or interventions in community settings.
Autism research continues to stress basic science over improving interventions
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Peter Doehring
14 September 2021 | 5 min read
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