Have autism rates really tripled in the US or are doctors just getting better at spotting it?
2 years, 2 months ago

Have autism rates really tripled in the US or are doctors just getting better at spotting it?

Daily Mail  

The number of children with autism has tripled in 16 years, raising questions about whether the condition is becoming more common. A study by researchers from Rutgers University found that between 2000 and 2016, the rate of Autism Spectrum Disorder among under-8s increased from around 10 per 1,000 to around 30 per 1,000 within the metropolitan area of New Jersey and New York. The number of children with autism has tripled in 16 years, raising questions about whether the condition is becoming more common The graph above from the new Rutgers study shows autism prevalence estimates per 1,000 eight-year-old children in New Jersey overall and by intellectual ability. Rates increased from one in 150 children diagnosed with autism by the age of eight in 2000 to one in 54 in 2016, according to CDC data However, researchers are clear that the rise in prevalence of autism has nothing to do with vaccines. To receive an official diagnosis, children must still see a trained professional, but the ASDQ questionnaire represents another step towards a standardized test for autism.

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Donald Trump warns of unchecked autism spike in US: What is it, why are cases rising?
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Donald Trump warns of unchecked autism spike in US: What is it, why are cases rising?

India Today  

President Donald Trump, in his speech addressing Congress on Tuesday, said that the US has seen a spike in autism cases. Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder is a complex neurodevelopmental condition that involves difficulty with social communication, restricted interests and repetitive behaviour. PREVALENCE OF AUTISM IN THE US In his speech, Donald Trump addressed the sharp rise in autism cases …

More adults are wondering if they have autism. Here are tips to seek a diagnosis
1 month, 1 week ago

More adults are wondering if they have autism. Here are tips to seek a diagnosis

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Natasha Nelson, a 35-year old entrepreneur in Stone Mountain, Georgia, didn’t have an innate sense of social norms. “If your life has always felt like it was in chaos and you don’t feel comfortable and you don’t feel like you thrive and you just feel like you’re constantly surviving and going from one thing to the next, what …

Astonishing rise of autism explained after figures left Donald Trump shocked: 'Something's really wrong'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Astonishing rise of autism explained after figures left Donald Trump shocked: 'Something's really wrong'

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump has expressed shock at a medical trend that has puzzled doctors for decades: why are autism rates rising so quickly in the US? Donald Trump, pictured here, posted on Truth Social 'something's really wrong' about rising autism rates in the US Your browser does not support iframes. Research published last year in JAMA Network Open found between 2011 …

How prevalent is autism in YOUR county? Shock data reveals where one in 12 kids have disorder
4 months, 2 weeks ago

How prevalent is autism in YOUR county? Shock data reveals where one in 12 kids have disorder

Daily Mail  

A map has revealed America's autism hotspots for the first time. The American Lung Association ranked the top cities that suffer from the worst air quality in the US - affecting roughly 131 million Americans They found that girls had lower rates of autism boys, with 1.38 percent of girls diagnosed and 4.58 percent of boys diagnosed. Though as a …

Autism has nearly tripled in kids and young adults in the last decade - as researchers explain why
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Autism has nearly tripled in kids and young adults in the last decade - as researchers explain why

Daily Mail  

Autism in children and young adults in America has surged in the last decade, data shows. An analysis of millions of health records found that among all age groups, diagnoses rose 175 percent between 2011 and 2022, from a rate of 2.3 to 6.3 per 1,000 people. A study published this week found that autism diagnoses have surged 175 percent …

Autism diagnosis rates have tripled in the last decade, new study finds
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Autism diagnosis rates have tripled in the last decade, new study finds

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “The improvement and expansion of universal …

At least one in 100 children are autistic – here’s the age the condition is spotted
11 months, 3 weeks ago

At least one in 100 children are autistic – here’s the age the condition is spotted

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “It is important to note that many autistic people do not need specific support, especially …

Warning that autism may be being over-diagnosed in parts of country amid surge in celebrities revealing their own battle with disorder
1 year ago

Warning that autism may be being over-diagnosed in parts of country amid surge in celebrities revealing their own battle with disorder

Daily Mail  

Experts have sounded the alarm over the 'wild-west' of autism diagnosis in England. 'We know that many good quality assessment centres where people are not getting access to proper autism diagnoses because that centre follows untested diagnostic practices, sometimes even ones they’ve developed themselves.' The 13 signs of autism in adults, according to the NHS Main signs of autism Finding …

Autism could be diagnosed YEARS in advance by tracking toddlers' eye movements, study suggests
1 year, 6 months ago

Autism could be diagnosed YEARS in advance by tracking toddlers' eye movements, study suggests

Daily Mail  

Autism could be diagnosed years in advance by tracking toddlers' eye movements, research suggests. Two new studies found that playing children videos of social interactions and measuring where their eyes looked helped detect the condition in patients as young as one. Children had their eye movements monitored as they watched videos of social interaction In one study, researchers at the …

Record 190,000 patients waiting for autism diagnosis by 2024 with ‘devastating’ consequences
1 year, 11 months ago

Record 190,000 patients waiting for autism diagnosis by 2024 with ‘devastating’ consequences

The Independent  

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What is autism? An expert explains
1 year, 11 months ago

What is autism? An expert explains

CNN  

CNN — Some individuals with autism have challenges processing senses. Geschwind: About a decade ago, the term “autism spectrum disorder” was adopted to encompass everything that we called autism into one rubric. You can calculate a risk score for having autism based on genetics, right now, the risk score for autism is not that predictive because we haven’t done enough …

Autism now more common among Black, Hispanic kids in US
2 years ago

Autism now more common among Black, Hispanic kids in US

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — For the first time, autism is being diagnosed more frequently in Black and Hispanic children than in white kids in the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday. The new estimates suggest that about 3% of Black, Hispanic and Asian or Pacific Islander children have an autism diagnosis, compared with about 2% of white …

Autism now more common among Black, Hispanic kids in US
2 years ago

Autism now more common among Black, Hispanic kids in US

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy For the first time, autism is being diagnosed …

Autism is now more common among Black and Latino kids in the U.S.
2 years ago

Autism is now more common among Black and Latino kids in the U.S.

LA Times  

Delynn and Deleah Payne, at home in Evansville, Ind., with their mother, Delisa, in 2019. For the first time, autism is being diagnosed more frequently in Black and Latino children than in white kids in the U.S., the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday. The new estimates suggest that about 3% of Black, Hispanic or Latino and …

What is autism spectrum disorder and how common is it?
2 years, 8 months ago

What is autism spectrum disorder and how common is it?

The Independent  

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Autism among American children and teens surged 50% in three years
2 years, 8 months ago

Autism among American children and teens surged 50% in three years

Daily Mail  

The number of children in the United States being diagnosed with autism has rocketed in recent years, a new study finds. Researchers Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, in China, found that 3.49 percent of U.S. children and adolescents - or around one-in-every-30 - had autism in 2020. Specific signs of autism include: Reactions to smell, taste, look, feel or sound are unusual …

New data suggests 1 in 44 US children affected by autism
3 years, 3 months ago

New data suggests 1 in 44 US children affected by autism

Associated Press  

New autism numbers released Thursday suggest more U.S. children are being diagnosed with the developmental condition and at younger ages. A separate CDC report released Thursday said that children were 50% more likely to be diagnosed with autism by age 4 in 2018 than in 2014. Overall, autism prevalence was similar across racial and ethnic lines, but rates were higher …

New data suggest 1 in 44 US children affected by autism
3 years, 3 months ago

New data suggest 1 in 44 US children affected by autism

LA Times  

A student arrives at school in Flint, Mich. New autism numbers suggest more U.S. children are being diagnosed with the developmental condition, and at younger ages. New autism numbers released Thursday suggest more U.S. children are being diagnosed with the developmental condition — and at younger ages. A separate CDC report released Thursday said that children were 50% more likely …

I'm A Woman Who Was Diagnosed With Autism At 44
3 years, 7 months ago

I'm A Woman Who Was Diagnosed With Autism At 44

Huff Post  

I waited almost 45 years to hear the three words that changed everything. The panel of clinicians who’d assessed me were experts in their field: autism spectrum disorder. I’ve never sat through a single Marvel superhero movie, and I’d rather have root canal than attend Comic-Con. I have always loved music and books, yet my tastes aren’t exactly esoteric, and …

One of Four Genetic Conditions Put People at Autism Risk: Study
4 years, 2 months ago

One of Four Genetic Conditions Put People at Autism Risk: Study

The Quint  

The results showed a high prevalence of autism in individuals with these four genetic conditions, ranging from 23 percent to 58 percent. Using clinical cut-offs, the team also found 54 percent of people with these genetic conditions who did not meet full autism diagnostic criteria nonetheless had elevated levels of autistic symptoms. This is often due to a lack of …

We need to stop perpetuating the myth that children grow out of autism
5 years, 6 months ago

We need to stop perpetuating the myth that children grow out of autism

ABC  

Around 1 per cent of the population has an autism spectrum disorder, with estimates ranging from one in 70 to one in 150. According to the 2017 Autism in Australia report, autism is most prevalent among children aged five to 14, with 83 per cent of Australians with an autism diagnosis aged under 25. But while children are more likely …

Autism has surged by 43% among New Jersey children, report finds
5 years, 11 months ago

Autism has surged by 43% among New Jersey children, report finds

Daily Mail  

Autism rates have been steadily increasing across the US for decades - but nowhere so steeply as in New Jersey, according to a new report. While modest increases were seen in five other states tracked by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report, there has been a staggering 43 percent increase in autism among four-year-olds in just four years. …

Here’s why the apparent increase in autism spectrum disorders may be good for U.S. children
6 years, 11 months ago

Here’s why the apparent increase in autism spectrum disorders may be good for U.S. children

LA Times  

The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder among American children continues to rise, new government data suggest. Here’s a summary of the findings: ASD prevalence is still increasing Out of every 1,000 8-year-olds in the ADDM study, 16.8 had an autism spectrum disorder. ASD is far more common among boys than girls The prevalence of autism spectrum disorders for boys was …

Autism prevalence increases: 1 in 59 US children
6 years, 11 months ago

Autism prevalence increases: 1 in 59 US children

CNN  

Story highlights The CDC estimate is based on calculations on 11 communities across the nation Disparity gaps between white children and both black and Hispanic children are closing CNN — One in 59 US children has autism, according to a new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Parents know their child best,” said Daisy Christensen, co-author …

Autism spectrum disorders appear to have stabilized among U.S. kids and teens
7 years, 2 months ago

Autism spectrum disorders appear to have stabilized among U.S. kids and teens

LA Times  

Using National Health Interview Survey results, researchers from the University of Iowa found that 2.41% of U.S. kids and teens had a form of autism. That prevalence rose slightly over the three-year period, but wasn’t enough to be considered statis Researchers have a new reason to believe that the prevalence of autism spectrum disorders in the U.S. has reached a …

Autism diagnosis spike linked to change in understanding of spectrum, study finds
8 years, 2 months ago

Autism diagnosis spike linked to change in understanding of spectrum, study finds

ABC  

A spike in the number of children diagnosed with autism in recent decades is largely due to doctors including kids with less severe behavioural symptoms, an international study has found. Professor Andrew Whitehouse, lead author of the study, said while researchers knew there was a significant increase of autism over the years, they did not understand why. "We now know …

CDC reports no change in autism prevalence
8 years, 11 months ago

CDC reports no change in autism prevalence

CNN  

Story highlights CDC reports no change in autism prevalence since its last report in 2014 It might be too soon to tell if autism prevalence in the United States is starting to stabilize CNN — One in 68 children has autism, according to the latest government report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Almost 90% of children have …

Should all young children be screened for autism?
9 years, 1 month ago

Should all young children be screened for autism?

CNN  

Story highlights Task force: There's not enough evidence to recommend for or against screening in children for autism under 30 months Some health professionals worry the position could result in pediatricians missing opportunities for early intervention Sparking strong reaction from doctors and child development experts, an influential task force says there’s “insufficient evidence” to argue definitely that the benefits of …

Evidence Is Lacking On Universal Screening For Autism, Panel Says
9 years, 1 month ago

Evidence Is Lacking On Universal Screening For Autism, Panel Says

NPR  

Evidence Is Lacking On Universal Screening For Autism, Panel Says Enlarge this image toggle caption B Busco/Getty Images B Busco/Getty Images The earlier a child with autism can be identified and get treatment the better, child development specialists say. But the influential U.S. Preventive Services Task Force said Tuesday that there's not yet enough evidence to show that screening all …

Autism an increasing problem for children – or is it?
9 years, 4 months ago

Autism an increasing problem for children – or is it?

CNN  

Story highlights The percent of children believed to be on the spectrum increased to 2.24%, but the number of children with other disorders fell significantly Study authors think the change in the way they asked parents about their child's development impacted the number Autism is incredibly difficult to diagnosis; there is no blood test or swab CNN — On the …

Some Children Do Outgrow Autism, But It's Not What You Think
9 years, 5 months ago

Some Children Do Outgrow Autism, But It's Not What You Think

Huff Post  

SerrNovik via Getty Images In the largest national study of children with autism to date, researchers examined one of the most mysterious aspects of autism spectrum disorder: that it sometimes simply vanishes. "The present study confirms that ASD diagnoses can and sometimes do change as children mature and overcome delays, and as new information is assimilated by their healthcare providers," …

Autism: Is over-diagnosis to blame for high rate?
9 years, 5 months ago

Autism: Is over-diagnosis to blame for high rate?

CNN  

CNN — A report from the Center for Health Statistics finds that 13% of children who were diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders lose their diagnosis after later tests. Of the parents who were surveyed about the reversed diagnoses, about 74% thought the reversals were due to new information, meaning their child started to show developmentally appropriate social skills or language …

Three percent of kids have autism or similar: report
10 years, 7 months ago

Three percent of kids have autism or similar: report

NL Times  

A report done by Statistics Netherlands has found that, according to parents and guardians, almost 3 percent of children between the ages of 4 and 12 years suffer from autism or a related disorder, like Aspergers syndrome or PDD-NOS. In 2011, 26 thousand courses of treatment were done on children between the age of 4 and 12 years with one …

US autism estimate rises to 1 in 68 children[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn
10 years, 11 months ago

US autism estimate rises to 1 in 68 children[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn

China Daily  

The United States government's estimate of autism has moved up again, to 1 in 68 US children, a 30-percent increase in two years. But we can't interpret it to mean more people are getting the disorder," says Marisela Huerta, a psychologist at the New York-Presbyterian Center for Autismand the Developing Brain in suburban White Plains, NewYork. The Atlanta-based agency says …

US autism estimate rises to 1 in 68 children[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn
10 years, 11 months ago

US autism estimate rises to 1 in 68 children[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn

China Daily  

The United States government's estimate of autism has moved up again, to 1 in 68 US children, a 30-percent increase in two years. But we can't interpret it to mean more people are getting the disorder," says Marisela Huerta, a psychologist at the New York-Presbyterian Center for Autismand the Developing Brain in suburban White Plains, NewYork. The Atlanta-based agency says …

Jump In Autism Cases May Not Mean It's More Prevalent
11 years ago

Jump In Autism Cases May Not Mean It's More Prevalent

NPR  

Jump In Autism Cases May Not Mean It's More Prevalent toggle caption iStockphoto The government's latest estimate shows that 1 in 68 children in the U.S. has an autism spectrum disorder. But officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say the agency's skyrocketing estimates don't necessarily mean that kids are more likely to have autism now than they …

Stricter Autism Criteria Unlikely To Reduce Services For Kids
11 years, 2 months ago

Stricter Autism Criteria Unlikely To Reduce Services For Kids

NPR  

Stricter Autism Criteria Unlikely To Reduce Services For Kids Enlarge this image toggle caption David Goldman/AP David Goldman/AP The clinical definition for when a child has some form of autism has been tightened. A South Korean study, funded in part by Autism Speaks, found that previously diagnosed children who didn't fit the new autism criteria would instead be diagnosed with …

Autism numbers rising[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn
11 years, 3 months ago

Autism numbers rising[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn

China Daily  

Haidian Modern Kindergarten is one of the institutes in Beijing providing care and help for children with autism. More children are being diagnosed with autism, prompting the establishment of a new research center in Shanghai and more efforts to detect the disorder in infants. Shanghai's Fudan University Autism Treatment and Clinical Research Center will establish the country's largest research network …

Autism numbers rising[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn
11 years, 3 months ago

Autism numbers rising[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn

China Daily  

Haidian Modern Kindergarten is one of the institutes in Beijing providing care and help for children with autism. More children are being diagnosed with autism, prompting the establishment of a new research center in Shanghai and more efforts to detect the disorder in infants. Shanghai's Fudan University Autism Treatment and Clinical Research Center will establish the country's largest research network …

Coming to grips with autism in China
11 years, 11 months ago

Coming to grips with autism in China

China Daily  

The Ministry of Health and Children's Hospital of Fudan University in Shanghai, are spearheading a three-year, 32-million yuan project to reveal the prevalence of autism in China and create universal protocols for screening and treatment. "The goal is that in the next three years to not only train core group of individuals with high level of skills in terms of …

Autism hidden in plain sight
12 years, 2 months ago

Autism hidden in plain sight

LA Times  

Last of four parts When autism researchers arrived at Norristown State Hospital near Philadelphia a few years ago, they found a 63-year-old man who rambled on about Elvis Presley, compulsively rocked in his chair and patted the corridor walls. Mental hospitals have largely been emptied over the last four decades, but the remaining population probably includes about 5,000 people with …

Autism Rates Jump Again, As Diagnosis Improves
12 years, 11 months ago

Autism Rates Jump Again, As Diagnosis Improves

NPR  

Autism Rates Jump Again, As Diagnosis Improves Enlarge this image toggle caption Bebeto Matthews/AP Bebeto Matthews/AP The number of children diagnosed with autism jumped 23 percent between 2006 and 2008, according to the latest federal estimate. "This is a national emergency in need of a national plan," Mark Roithmayr, president of the advocacy group Autism Speaks, said at a CDC …

Autism boom: an epidemic of disease or of discovery?
13 years, 3 months ago

Autism boom: an epidemic of disease or of discovery?

LA Times  

First of four parts Amber Dias couldn't be sure what was wrong with her little boy. “It used to be that autism was the diagnosis of last resort,” said Catherine Lord, director of the Institute for Brain Development at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and a leading authority on autism diagnosis. “We don't have any issues anymore.” As for his previous behavior, …

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