There has been a heated controversy about the DSM-5 proposal to redefine autism. Will its dramatic changes in definition result in dramatic changes in who gets diagnosed and will this cause a big ...

1 in 36 8-year-old children in the U.S. were identified as having an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis in 2020, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The prevalence of ASD ...

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1 in 36 eight-year-old children in the U.S. were identified as having an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis in 2020, according to the CDC. The prevalence of diagnoses has increased in recent ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. It’s true that the rate of autism diagnoses in the U.S. have been rising. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

What are the issues surrounding supporting the aging older patients with autism? How can health care providers understand and accommodate their needs? Although older adults with autism spectrum ...

It's estimated that about one in 36 US children has autism. But some adults don't get diagnosed until they're in their 30s. A therapist shared five common symptoms, from feeling misunderstood to an ...