Thomas Frazier is professor of psychology at John Carroll University in University Heights, Ohio.
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.
Tempering tales of a new autism measure: A conversation with Thomas Frazier
By
Laura Dattaro
20 January 2023 | 6 min read
In search of ‘social’ subtypes of autism
Grouping autistic people based on their social abilities may reveal subtypes of the condition.
In search of ‘social’ subtypes of autism
By
Thomas Frazier, Mirko Uljarević
21 July 2020 | 5 min read
Studies of gaze could improve diagnosis, treatment of autism
Understanding how gaze differs in autistic people may help improve their lives.
Studies of gaze could improve diagnosis, treatment of autism
By
Thomas Frazier
10 December 2019 | 5 min read
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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