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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Now Affecting 1 in 54 Boys in the US

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Now Affecting 1 in 54 Boys in the US

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  • According to the most recent statistics, an average of 1 in 88 children is now diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This number represents a 78 percent increase in autism over the past five years.

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