Changes in clinical presentation of children with autistic disorder, at an autism clinic in Taiwan from 1987 to 1995.

Highlights: [•] Changes in clinical presentation of autism in Taiwan from 1987 to 1995 are reported. [•] Decreasing first visit age and increasing assessment age across the nine years are noted. [•] Lessening autism symptom and increasing developmental quotients across the nine years are also observed. [•] Improved diagnostic criteria, government policy, and increased awareness are attributed. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]