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The difficulties doctors face in diagnosing autism

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A recent survey of paediatricians found they often lacked enough information to accurately diagnose an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children. ASD is an important diagnosis not to miss. But it is equally important not to make the diagnosis when it...

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FactCheck: has growth in new university enrolments flat-lined?

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As anticipated, the new data also shows that the growth in new [university] enrolments has flat-lined. “This suggests that the initial surge of ‘unmet demand’ for a university education has been steadily absorbed in the first few years of the shift to a demand-driven system,” said Ms Robinson. – Universities Australia...

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