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How Common is Autism?

The number of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has been increasing in recent years. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that about one in 36 children have autism in the U.S., which is a big increase over…
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What is PDA Autism?

As parents, it can be very frustrating when our children refuse to do the things we ask them to do. Sometimes, it can be as simple as putting on their shoes, but they fight back and refuse to do it. Such refusal to comply with requests or…
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The Hippocampus and Autism

Scientists and researchers have been studying autism spectrum disorder (ASD) for years, searching for increased knowledge of what causes autism and what some of the risk factors are for it, among other topics. A lot of progress has been made…
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Can Drinking During Pregnancy Cause Autism?

Pregnant mothers are advised to avoid doing or consuming certain things while they are pregnant, as doing so can put them at higher risk of harming their unborn fetus. Some examples include smoking or drinking alcohol, eating raw meat such as…
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Results of Autism Misdiagnosis

Diagnoses of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have been on the rise over the last 25 years. Today, it’s estimated that one in 36 children in the U.S. have autism, for a prevalence rate of 2.78%. There are many theories why the autism prevalence…