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Autism diagnosis on the rise, according to trends study… A new study published in JAMA Network Open shows that the number of children and adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has increased by 175% over a decade.   Researchers analyzed … study offers insights into trends in autism diagnosis over time, it does not replace or contradict prevalence data from the CDC , and should not be viewed as a standalone measure of autism prevalence.  Why is autism increasing? Results showed that … women, compared to 185% among boys and 215% among men. This trend may reflect greater awareness of ASD signs in females , who may present differently from males.  Among racial and ethnic groups, autism diagnosis rates rose significantly for …

Autism Speaks, CDC and partners answer COVID vaccine questions for the autism community … Autism Speaks hosted the CDC’s Georgina Peacock, M.D., and the presidents of the  Autism Society of America  and  Autism Science Foundation  on Wednesday for a webinar about COVID … “The autism community has been disproportionately impacted by this pandemic, and our hope is that autistic people and those who care for them can quickly access the available COVID vaccines they need to safely participate in the community and …

Study finds higher COVID death rate for Californians with disabilities and in skilled nursing facilities… in California for people with disabilities, researchers found that risk of COVID infection was linked to types of housing and the number of residents in group settings, and risk of death from COVID was highest in facilities with 24-hour skilled … “This report is a small window into what is clearly a disproportionate impact of this virus on people with disabilities, who are more likely to live in skilled nursing and group facilities as adults,” said Stuart Spielman, senior vice president … risks are more significant for people with autism at younger ages, that information is critical to public health policy.” CDC guidance for people with developmental and behavioral disorders notes that in addition to living situation, some people …

Autism Speaks names top 10 studies of 2020 … Autism Speaks announced its annual selection of studies that most powerfully advance its mission of enhancing lives today and accelerating a spectrum of solutions for tomorrow.  Autism Speaks science leadership and  Medical and Science Advisory … autism research and practice by highlighting the importance of rigorous implementation methods to understand what, for whom, and how interventions work,” they said.  Kasari and Georgiades explain:  “In the first study, toddlers with ASD were … C, et al.  Timing of the diagnosis of autism in African American children .  Pediatrics . (2020). 146(3).    Although the CDC found in its 2020 prevalence reporting that the gap between Black and white children had effectively been …