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"The increase in ASD diagnoses among young adults suggests that people may be going undiagnosed in childhood, only receiving a diagnosis in early adulthood when challenges in daily life become too difficult to manage. This trend highlights the importance of accessible diagnostic services across the lifespan and the need for age-appropriate interventions and supports for adults on the spectrum."
A new study shows the number of children and adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder has increased by 175% over a decade. Why is autism increasing?
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"Researchers suspect that the rising rates of autism can be attributed, in part, to the growing awareness and advocacy of autism.
It’s possible that autism has always been a common condition and we are just beginning to capture the true prevalence due to better screening efforts, said Dr.
Peter J. Chung, a developmental-behavioral pediatrician and Medical Director of The Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders at University of California, Irvine."
More children than ever before are being diagnosed for autism. Additionally, Black and Hispanic children are being diagnosed with autism at higher rates than white children, according to new data from the CDC. The increased prevalence of autism can be attributed, in part, to greater awareness...
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