Survey Method Change May Explain Autism Rate Jump
Monday, May/13/2019
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Survey Method Change May Explain Autism Rate Jump
The number differs based on new questions parents were asked about their children
It isn't clear if autism spectrum disorders are actually increasing, Elliott said. But he added that changing the definition has had some impact.
A tendency now exists "to use autism spectrum disorders as a label for almost any individual who has social difficulties," Elliott said.
Survey Method Change May Explain Autism Rate Jump
The number differs based on new questions parents were asked about their children
It isn't clear if autism spectrum disorders are actually increasing, Elliott said. But he added that changing the definition has had some impact.
A tendency now exists "to use autism spectrum disorders as a label for almost any individual who has social difficulties," Elliott said.
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