Rates of autism diagnosis in children are at an all time high, CDC report suggests

A 2020 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found that the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder among 8-year-old children is the highest it’s ever been

The prevalence of ASD is higher among Asian, Black and Hispanic children than among white children, who have historically had better access to diagnostic services.  (Image credit: Shutterstock)

The rate of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the United States has reached an all time high, a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revealed. However, the sky-high rate is likely due to improved screening and diagnosis, not an epidemic of new cases, the study suggests.

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