Is Autism an Epidemic? What’s Behind the Numbers

The numbers are sobering: More than 3.5 million Americans are living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and its prevalence increased by a staggering 119 percent from 2000 to 2010, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC says one in 68 children is now identified as being on the spectrum. For… Continue reading Is Autism an Epidemic? What’s Behind the Numbers