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The author wishes to thank Dr. Leo Kanner who thoughtfully reviewed this paper, and Dr. Kathryn Schultz who collaborated in its preparation.
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Simons, J.M. Observations on compulsive behavior in autism. J Autism Dev Disord 4, 1–10 (1974). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02104996
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