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Autism Rate Rises to One in 36 Children in the U.S.
Media Release / Randolph, Mass. – One in 36 children in the United States (2.8%) is estimated to have autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a report recently released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). That number is up from one in 44 (2.3%) just two years [...]
National Autism Center Promotes Acceptance of Individuals with Autism, Offers Library of Resources for Families
Media Release / Randolph, Mass. – During Autism Acceptance Month and throughout the year, May Institute and its National Autism Center are committed to promoting acceptance and inclusion of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), providing evidence-based treatment to ensure the best possible life outcomes, and supporting families as they navigate a lifelong journey [...]
Autism Rate Rises Again: One in 44 Children in the U.S. Has Autism
Media Release / Randolph, Mass. – A new estimate released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals that one in 44 U.S. children now has an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Two years ago, that figure was one in 54. The updated numbers, published in the CDC’s Morbidity and [...]
Autism Rate Continues To Rise: One in 54 Children in the U.S. Has Autism
Media Release / Randolph, Mass. – As we mark World Autism Awareness Day 2020, a new estimate released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals that one in 54 U.S. children now has an autism spectrum disorder (ASD); two years ago, that figure was one in 59. > In [...]
Letter to the Editor: We have to push back against vaccine misinformation
[Boston Globe, 5/19/19] Re “Contain measles outbreak with these two simple steps” (Editorial, May 8, 2019): Families make the choice not to vaccinate their children for various reasons. Among them is the long-held fear that the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine may cause autism. This belief is based on a widely [...]
