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Monday’s drastic autism announcement sparked a deeper conversation about widespread neurological disorders.
Health officials said at a press conference in Washington, D.C., that possible causes, vaccine guidance and Cancer drugs Doubled as autism treatment.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, autism diagnosis has steadily risen in recent decades.
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“In the 1970s, autism was rare and was considered perhaps one in 5,000 to 10,000 children,” Stephen Kee, a Physician Scientist and Founder of Atossa Therapy in Seattle, Washington, PhD, told Fox News Digital.
In 2000, one in every 150 children aged 8 had a disability. By 2010, that number had risen to one-sixty-eighth – and by 2022, 1 in 31 children I was diagnosed.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, autism diagnosis has steadily risen in recent decades. (istock)
“Autism is no longer an unusual condition hidden in psychiatry textbooks,” Key said. “It’s part of the daily fabric of schools, clinics and families everywhere.”
Dr. Aggie Papajan, a Los Angeles-based psychologist Autism Spectrum Disordernote that the prevalence of autism is also increasing worldwide.
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“These rates vary from region to region,” she told Fox News Digital. “In many places, prevalence estimates are increasing, especially in high-income settings with more robust diagnostic and health resources.”
She added, “However, it is important to note that the way autism is measured makes a huge difference.”
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The CDC notes that improving autism identification may be part of the increase, but other factors may also play a role.
A few decades ago, many People with autism Papajan said “it was overlooked, misdiagnosed, or labeled differently.”
“It doesn’t seem like the biological incidence rates are suddenly surged.”
“As time passes, awareness has increased, and screening has become a bit more routine, and so it’s not surprising that more autism diagnoses have increased,” she said.
“The biggest misconception is that an increase in numbers means that autism itself is suddenly more common,” the expert continued. “That’s scary for some people, but there’s no new autism ‘explosion’. ”
Experts say early intervention programs, such as speech, occupational therapy and behavioral therapy, require more funding. (istock)
According to Papajan, most increases are due to previous interventions, broader diagnostic criteria, and improved access to services.
“There doesn’t seem to be a sudden surge. Biological incidence rate“She added: “There may still be a real rise, but it’s not as dramatic as many would think.”
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Quay said it was “naive” to assume that rises are caused by better detection, and that environmental changes also play a role.
“Fifty years ago, many individuals on the spectrum were misunderstood. Sometimes as intellectually disabled people, sometimes “strange” or “strange,” but I don’t think I’ll explain this whole increase,” he said.
To combat the diagnosis of autism, experts are seeking increased awareness and acceptance while reducing stigma. (istock)
“The impact of the environment from prenatal exposure to change Maternal health It will probably play some role in changing experiences in early childhood. ”
“Emergency needs”
To combat the diagnosis of autism, Papajan seeks increased awareness and acceptance while reducing stigma to influence how resources are allocated.
“We need to expand beyond that Diagnosis and evaluation servicesensuring that people are properly diagnosed and given the necessary care, especially in underserved communities,” she said.
Papajan said early intervention programs, such as speech, occupational therapy and behavioral therapy, also need more funding.
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Experts also agreed that people with autism need support as they age. Mental health Services, financial support, life skills development.
“Autistic adults spend most of their lives outside the school system, so intervention is required beyond childhood, but their services are barely present,” Key said.
“Fifty years ago, many individuals on the spectrum were misunderstood.”
Looking ahead, Papajan predicts that it will continue to increase over the next few years before the prevalence of autism slows down, and will ultimately hit the plateau.
Quay also hopes that prevalence will continue to increase in the short term, primarily due to improved detection and improved “social motivation to diagnose.”
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“Is there any? Biological plateau “If environmental contributors are identified and mitigated, we see stabilization,” he said.
