A significant part of the increase instead can be attributed to ... children at 16 sites across the country to estimate autism rates. The prevalence of the disorder has risen steadily since ...

And the rise in autism rates among children probably reflects more positive trends, experts say. "A lot has changed over the years, and this continued rise in prevalence reflects, in part ...

This is an increase from one in 36 children diagnosed ... have told ABC News it's important to highlight the rising rates of autism and that at least Kennedy is putting a spotlight on it.

The U.S. federal health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has made several debated claims about autism prevalence, including ...

The finding, based on an analysis of medical records from 2022, reflects a dramatic rise in autism over the past two decades. Previous CDC reports showed that 1 in 54 8-year-olds had been ...

Autism Rates in US Rise Again to 1 in 31 Kids, CDC Says ATLANTA (AP) — An estimated 1 in 31 U.S. children have autism, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Tuesday ...

Autism diagnoses have increased dramatically, with 1 in 36 children now affected. Explore the real reasons behind this surge ...

Rates were higher among ... Experts say the increase is due to better awareness and improved screening. There’s no blood or lab test for autism; doctors make the diagnosis by observing behavior.

As the number of children diagnosed with autism increases, local autism centers offering services for families has followed suit.

With autism rates rising in the U.S.—the CDC estimates ... As autism diagnoses continue to rise and neurodiversity awareness grows, offering comprehensive, financially protective benefits ...

As the number of children diagnosed with autism increases, local autism centers offering services for families has followed ...