Is there an increase in the prevalence of autism spectrum disorders?
This report summarizes recent prevalence estimates for autism spectrum disorders and outlines possible reasons for an apparent increase in the numbers of children diagnosed with autism and Asperger syndrome.
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Department of Psychology, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia. priorm@unimelb.edu.au
D017677:Age Distribution; D020817:Asperger Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology*; D001315:Australia / Q000453:epidemiology; D001321:Autistic Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology*; D001364:Awareness; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015995:Prevalence; D011379:Prognosis; D012307:Risk Factors; D017678:Sex Distribution