The dramatic increase in the incidence of
autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) over the past several decades has provoked
widespread attention to potential causes of this disturbing trend. Two decades
ago, autism was detected in 1 in 1000 children; as of 2014 an estimated 1 in 88 children has been identified with ASD.
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| Increased Autism Incidence |
Most importantly, this increase cannot be
fully accounted for by the refinement of detection and diagnostic procedures.
Recent statistics indicate that only about 50% of the observed increase in autism
incidence can be accounted for by changes in diagnostic criteria, public
awareness or other non-causal parameters. Given these alarming statistics, it
is essential to identify the causes of this trend that is approaching epidemic
proportions affecting many countries worldwide. Read More>>>>>>>>>>>>>
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