Are Incidences of Autism Increasing?
A study published by the Center for Disease Control (DCD) in 2003 did show a higher rate of appearance of ASD than in the 1980s and early 90s. Its current rate is lower than that of mental retardation, but higher than that of hearing loss, vision impairment or cerebral palsy. Another recent review study concluded that autism had increased tenfold, from less than 3 per 10,000 children in the 1970s to over 30 per 10,000 in the 90s. Reported rates for full spectrum ASDs rose from 5-10 per 10,000 to 50-80 per 10,000 in the same time frame. An analysis of data from the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act shows an 805% cumulative growth rate for autism from 1992-2003v. Nearly half a million Americans are currently living with this disorder in one form or another, with boys being affected 5 to 1. Many treatments are being used; including diet, behavioral therapy, medicine and vitamin supplements, and many children are living relatively normal lives even with the disordervi .
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