Autism Prevalence Shot to One in 50 in The U.S.
Nadia Shanab | Uncategorized20 Mar 2013
Researchers believe that the increase of awareness might be behind the climb of this number. The ratio of boys to girls affected with autism is still the 4:1.
The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services believe that the increase might be due to the diagnosis of the previously unrecognized children with autism.
Scientists believe that the cause of autism is 80% to 90% linked to genetic factors.
Mild cases with autism don’t always get diagnosed before school age. This is the tricky part.
Parents are strongly encouraged to consult with a health provider as soon as the doubts arise. Early intervention is key to your child’s success.
Read the full article here:
www.reuters.com/article/2013/03/20/us-usa-autism-idUSBRE92J0YX20130320
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