Elise Pass

Elise Pass, a research professor at Johns Hopkins and co-leader of the CDC's Autism Monitoring Network, and neurologist Suzanne O'Sullivan from London delve into alarming findings: one in 31 American children are diagnosed with autism. They discuss the growing prevalence, the intricacies of diagnostic practices, and the unequal availability of services across communities. Historical data reveals potential overestimations and questions how changing definitions influence public perceptions. The duo emphasizes the need for a deeper understanding of autism in the context of societal responses.