Autism has become a major health challenge; it is an autism spectrum disorder(ASD).
There are more children and families that need help says the Center For Disease Control Director.
The number of children beign diagnosed is up; it is estimated that 1:88 children in the US has been identified with the disorder.
The study looked at data from 14 communities and found a 23 % increase since 2009; 11.3% per 1000 eight-year olds have been diagnosed.
According to the report some of the increase is due to the way children are being identified, diagnosed and served within the community.
The results show how important it is that the needs of people with ASD be addressed.
Read more on the report.
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