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Rising Autism Rates, Specifically in Minorities and Socially Disadvantaged Children

This shows a little boy and girl walking down a dusty roadIn the UK, one in 57 children is on the autism spectrum. The number is significantly higher than previously reported. Children from minority backgrounds were up to 38% more likely to be diagnosed with autism. Children with ASD were more likely to also experience social disadvantages.

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