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Analysis of New Diagnostic Criteria For Autism Sparks Debate
Analysis of New Diagnostic Criteria For Autism Sparks Debate
Analysis of New Diagnostic Criteria For Autism Sparks Debate
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3 April 2012
NEWS Analysis of new diagnostic criteria for autism sparks debate Brain imaging reveals simple organization for neural wires VIEWPOINT In defense of childhood disintegrative disorder IN BRIEF Genetics: Rare, common autism variants may function together Molecular mechanisms: Extra MeCP2 affects brain signaling Clinical research: Signs of autism emerge in infancy TOOLBOX Researchers make neurons from blood cells BLOG Rising rates Uncommon testing
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Rising rates
A new report from the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention finds that autism rates have risen 23 percent since 2009, from 1 in 110 children to 1 in 88.
Uncommon testing
A new study published in the Journal of Genetic Counseling confirms the relative infrequency of genetic testing for autism.
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