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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 in the Black community… any family, but for Black families, the process often comes with additional, unique obstacles. Thanks to public awareness and outreach campaigns in underserved communities, the most recent CDC autism prevalence report shows that the prevalence of autism in the Black community is—for the first time—higher than in … underrepresented communities.   Overcoming barriers     Systemic biases in healthcare and cultural misconceptions about who can and cannot be autistic contribute to delays in diagnosis for Black children. Historically, autism was thought to …