Thomas Frazier is professor of psychology at John Carroll University in University Heights, Ohio.
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Thomas Frazier
Professor of psychology
John Carroll University
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Tempering tales of a new autism measure: A conversation with Thomas Frazier
The questionnaire, designed to screen children for autism, isn’t ready for clinical use without further validation, contrary to what some overblown newspaper headlines reported.
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Tempering tales of a new autism measure: A conversation with Thomas Frazier
In search of ‘social’ subtypes of autism
Grouping autistic people based on their social abilities may reveal subtypes of the condition.
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In search of ‘social’ subtypes of autism
Studies of gaze could improve diagnosis, treatment of autism
Understanding how gaze differs in autistic people may help improve their lives.
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Studies of gaze could improve diagnosis, treatment of autism
Navigating autism’s gender gap
The number of people in a study, the proportion of male and female participants, and many other factors can affect research on sex differences in autism, says Thomas Frazier.
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