The analysis done by the CDC said in 2018 children who were 8-years-old were diagnosed with autism 1 in 44 times compared to 1 in 54 times during 2016.
Experts announced Thursday that the rise of autism cases for the United States is reflected from people being more aware of the disorder and better services available to diagnose and treat it, the Associated Press reported.
The analysis showed that experts believe the increase in autism cases isn't that more children are now affected by autism than before, but the increase is from heightened awareness around the disease and better services available for treatment. Children by the age of four were 50 percent less likely to be diagnosed with autism in 2014 than in 2018, according to a separate"There is some progress being made and the earlier kids get identified, the earlier they can access services that they might need to improve their developmental outcome," said Kelly Shaw, a co-author and CDC researcher for the report.New autism numbers released December 2 suggest more U.S.
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