An Explanation for Repetitive Motor Behaviors in Autism: Facilitating Inventions via Trial-and-Error Discovery

Caldwell‐Harris, C. L. (2021). An Explanation for Repetitive Motor Behaviors in Autism: Facilitating Inventions via Trial-and-Error Discovery. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 12, 657774-657774. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2021.657774

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