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How early detection could change autism diagnosis and intervention, with Geraldine Dawson, PhD

Speaking of Psychology

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The Rise in Autism Prevalence

Autism spectrum disorder is relatively common in the United States. Expert: We don't completely understand why there's been an increase. Diagnostic criteria have broadened, and we're just so much better at recognizing autism. Average age of diagnosis closer to five years; it takes many more visits for black children than white ones.

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