Latest CDC autism figures show 15 percent rise
By Tim Newman
Fact checked by Jasmin Collier
The latest analysis published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention concludes that autism might be more prevalent than previously estimated. They are now calling for more effort to be made toward early detection.
Is autism on the rise, or are we better at catching it?
Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are conditions that affect development. They impact the ways a person interacts with other people and alter how they perceive the world.
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