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Nearing the Unthinkable Scenario of 1 in 2 Children With Autism in the U.S.

Nearing the Unthinkable Scenario of 1 in 2 Children With Autism in the U.S.

The prevalence for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) among eight-year-old children in the United States reached 1 in 36 last year. At least, that’s the rate that was confirmed by an analysis published in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) epidemiological digest Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) on Mar. 24, 2023. That […]

One in Four New Jersey Teens With Autism May Be Undiagnosed

One in Four New Jersey Teens With Autism May Be Undiagnosed

A 2023 study published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders found that despite advances in screening and diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), one in 55 teenagers met the criteria for ASD; however, one in four 16-year-olds on the autism spectrum had not received a formal diagnosis.1 Walter Zahorodny, PhD, an associate professor […]

U.S. Autism Rate Rises to 1 in 36 Children

U.S. Autism Rate Rises to 1 in 36 Children

On Mar. 24, 2023, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published an analysis in its epidemiological digest Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report  (MMWR) which found the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) among children eight years old in the United States to be 1 in 36 (2.8 percent).1 2 3 4 5 […]

Autism Numbers Increase by 8.5 Percent in U.S.

Autism Numbers Increase by 8.5 Percent in U.S.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the number of children diagnosed with autism in the United States continues to increase. In a report published on Mar. 27, 2020, the CDC estimated the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the country is now 1 in 54 children—up from 1 in […]

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