Sunday, October 4, 2009
Autism Rates: Government Studies Find 1 in 100 Children Have Autism Disorders. The new estimate would mean about 673,000 American children have autism. Previous estimates put the number at about 560,000. "Autism is a highly prevalent disorder," said Geraldine Dawson, chief science officer of the advocacy group Autism Speaks. "We're looking at a major public health challenge."
