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Rising autism rates now affect 3% of children, says CDC report

A new CDC report stated that autism rates are rising in the U.S., as more than 3% of America's kids are being diagnosed. A spokesperson from Autism Speaks reacts to the latest data.

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Estimated 1 in 31 children have autism as diagnosis rates increase in the US: CDC

Autism diagnoses are continuing to increase in the U.S., now affecting one in 31 children, according to a new CDC report published Tuesday.

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Autism rates increased, again. But RFK Jr. diverges from CDC report about the reason.

CDC data found one in 31 eight-year-old kids were diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in 2022, an increase from one in 36 in 2020.

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Signs and Characteristics of Autism in Adults

Adult autism diagnoses are increasing. Learn the signs and common characteristics of autism in adults and how to manage ...

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What is autism spectrum disorder?

Here's why the condition affects each person diagnosed with it so differently — plus how anyone with autism can thrive.

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Suddenly on the Spectrum: Discovering Autism as an Adult

Autism is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates ...

RFK Jr. Says People with Autism 'Will Never Pay Taxes, Hold a Job, Go on a Date,' Sparking Fierce Backlash

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. came under fire for his claims about autism in his first press conference as Trump's secretary of ...

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Why people with autism struggle to get hired − and how businesses can help by changing how they look at job interviews

People on the autism spectrum are often overlooked in hiring because of how they come across in interviews. But with the ...

RFK Jr.'s comments on autism draw reactions from parents and experts

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is facing growing criticism from parents and advocates who say his recent comments on autism were ...

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RFK Jr. Claims Children with Autism Can 'Never Play Baseball.' His Aunt Dedicated Her Life to Proving That Wrong

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s latest claims about autism aren’t just demonstrably false — they’re also an insult to one of the legacies of his famous family ...

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Why Stimming Happens With Autism and How to Manage It

Stimming, or self-stimulating behavior, can be a coping mechanism to manage sensory overload or focus better. Learn why it ...

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