A researcher attributed the increase to awareness and improvements in detecting the developmental disorder.
Doctors are better than ever at identifying autism, with awareness at an all-time high. "Without a doubt, we've become exceptionally efficient in this surveillance work," Warren said.
Related...
RFK Jr. decries epidemic denial' amid increasing autism rates
www.newsnationnow.com
... CDC data: 1 in 31 American kids diagnosed by age 8. RFK Jr. called the new numbers an 'unrelenting' trend. Data comes amid massive' research effort into autism causes.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. discussed an "unrelenting upward trend" highlighted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's latest autism rates among American children on Wednesday.
Kennedy called autism spectrum disorder a "preventable disease," and asserted that "we know it's an environmental exposure, it has to be."
The CDC's report found that a record 1 in 31 children are diagnosed with autism by the age of 8 in the United States.
Kennedy pointed to the heightened diagnosis rates as proof of the developmental disability being an "epidemic," of which he has vowed to find the cause by September. ...
he CDC looked at geographic location, race and gender of those diagnosed with autism as of 2022.
Boys continue to be diagnosed more than girls, according to the report, and the highest rates are among Asian American, Pacific Islander, American Indian, Alaska Native and Black children.
The CDC's data from 14 states and Puerto Rico was taken in 2022, which saw the latest increase in diagnoses. Data from 2020 showed that 1 in 36 children had autism, while that number was 1 in 150 in the early aughts.
Health and school records for children aged 4 and 8 across the nation showed that more kids are being diagnosed earlier.
Some health officials and autism advocacy groups have attributed these growing diagnoses to a better understanding of the autism spectrum and broadened screening and criteria.
On Wednesday, Kennedy pushed back against the attribution, labeling it "epidemic denial" to ignore potential environmental exposure links.
"One of the things that I think we need to move away from today is this ideology that the autism prevalence increases, the relentless increases, are simply artifacts of better diagnoses, better recognition or changing diagnostic criteria," Kennedy said. ...
@#5 ... As it turns out, she had gestational diabetes... some women become diabetic while pregnant. People are fatter than ever. ...
Study strengthens link between maternal diabetes and autism
www.reuters.com
... A large new study adds to evidence that diabetes during pregnancy is linked with an increased risk of brain and nervous system problems in children, including autism, researchers say. ...
The risks for children of mothers with diabetes during pregnancy were 25% higher for autism, 30% higher for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and 32% higher for intellectual disability. They were also 20% higher for trouble with communication, 17% higher for movement problems and 16% higher for learning disorders than in children whose mothers did not have diabetes while pregnant. ...
"It is believed by some "experts" that over 60% of those who think themselves transsexual are Autistic."
Are gender roles strict commands or are they arbitrary and capricious rules?
In some cultures men greet each other with a kiss on the cheek. Why don't Americans usually do that?
Why shouldn't a person reject these arbitrary and capricious rules, simply because they are arbitrary and capricious and not grounded in any truth?
neurolaunch.com
The literal thinking often associated with autism plays a significant role in how authority is perceived and understood. Understanding Autism: The 3 Main Characteristics and Their Impact highlights how this characteristic can affect social interactions. For instance, an autistic individual might interpret a casual suggestion from an authority figure as a strict command, or conversely, may not recognize the weight of an important directive if it's not explicitly stated as such.
RFK Jr. disputes CDC conclusion on why autism rates have jumped in US
www.scrippsnews.com
... Experts attribute the increase in autism diagnoses to broader definitions and improved detection methods, alongside potential genetic and environmental factors. ...
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday addressed a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that found that 1 in 31 children born in 2014 were diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.
"There are many many other studies that have affirmed this, and instead of listening to this canard of epidemic denial, all you have to do is start reading a little science because the answer is very clear, and this is catastrophic for our country," Kennedy said at a press conference.
A previous CDC report indicated that among children born in 2012, 1 out of 36 had been identified with autism spectrum disorder by the time they turned 8 years old. Among children born in 1992, that proportion was 1 in 150, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
No one knows why autism rates have spiked in the past 25 years, but scientists think much of it is due to a broader definition of the disorder and better detection. They also say genetics and exposure to chemicals may play a role.
"We're seeing the rates of autism go up because we're doing a better job of understanding what autism is," Dr. Jessica McCarthy, a licensed clinical psychologist, told Scripps News. "We're doing better job of assessing it and diagnosing it in greater areas around the country, both in terms of targeted areas of the country and also in populations that we know are chronically underserved in healthcare."
The CDC's report notes concern about the variability of autism detection rates. Officials believe there needs to be more uniformity in identifying autism spectrum disorder in order to provide proper treatment.
"Increased identification of autism, particularly among very young children and previously underidentified groups, underscores the increased demand and ongoing need for enhanced planning to provide equitable diagnostic, treatment, and support services for all children with ASD," the CDC's report says. "The substantial variability in ASD identification across sites suggests opportunities to identify and implement successful strategies and practices in communities to ensure all children with ASD reach their potential." ...
Before a problem can be resolved, it needs to be clearly defined.
You didn't know that aspartame is bad for you?
Do you live under a rock?
Nevermind that. Have you never had a Diet Coke? Wow what a life I wish I never had a Diet Coke.
Just from eating aspartame, don't you at least suspect it might be bad for you? Does it not taste hideously awful? How would anything natural be that sweet? And then somehow it has zero calories, so the only reason it tastes sweet is because it mimics naturally occurring chemicals to elicit the same physiological response.
So it tricks your tongue into thinking it's really sweet.
What other biological systems does it trick?
Now, let me ask you again:
You're still going to eat this?
Anyway, aspartame is not something you should eat.
Direct and indirect cellular effects of aspartame on the brain
www.nature.com
Getting back to the topic at hand ...
Regressive Autism (2021)
goldencaretherapy.com
... The Difference Between Autism That Develops and Regressive Autism
Autism That Develops (Early-Onset Autism)
Autism that develops, also known as early-onset autism, refers to cases where symptoms are present from an early age, often before the child turns three years old. Children with early-onset autism exhibit developmental delays and differences in social, communication, and behavioral skills compared to their typically developing peers.
Regressive Autism (Late-Onset Autism)
Regressive autism, also known as late-onset autism, involves a period of typical development followed by a loss of previously acquired skills or a noticeable decline in social and communication abilities. This regression usually occurs between 15 and 30 months of age and can be sudden or gradual. ...
Manic Street Preachers - If You Tolerate This Your Children Will Be Next (1999)
www.youtube.com
An interesting tune.
If You Tolerate This Your Children Will Be Next
en.wikipedia.org
... "If You Tolerate This Your Children Will Be Next" is a song by Welsh alternative rock band Manic Street Preachers. ..
Background
A propaganda poster reading "Madrid ' The 'military' practice of the rebels" at the top, and "If you tolerate this your children will be next" at the bottom; in the middle, a photomontage of a dead young child under a formation of bomber aircraft
The song's theme is inspired by the Spanish Civil War, and the idealism of Welsh volunteers who joined the left-wing International Brigades fighting for the Spanish Republic against Francisco Franco's military rebels. The song takes its name from a Republican propaganda poster of the time written in English and displaying a photograph of a child killed by the Nationalists, under a sky filled with bomber aircraft, with the song's titular warning written at the bottom.[3] ...
And now, getting back on topic ...
RFK Jr. lays out new studies on autism, shuts down 'better diagnoses' as a cause
abcnews.go.com
... On the heels of a new report showing that rates of autism diagnoses have again increased, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he was determined to find the "environmental exposures" behind the rise and directed the National Institute of Health to launch new studies into "everything" -- from mold to obesity -- that could potentially be a factor.
Kennedy, who prioritizes autism as one of the chronic illnesses he's determined to tackle in his aim to "Make America Healthy Again," ardently pushed back against the explanation that a broadening definition of autism spectrum disorder is a meaningful contributor to more autism diagnoses. ...
Yeah, I tried posting this but non-fake news isn't allowed here: www.breitbart.com
"The epidemic is real," Kennedy said, noting there are plenty of other studies that affirm this notion.
"Instead of listening to this canard of epidemic denial, all you have to do is start reading a little science, because the answer is very clear, and this is catastrophic for our country," Kennedy continued, citing another recent study that found the cost of treating autism in the U.S. by 2035 will be one trillion dollars per year.
Speaking of college radio, I had a friend in this band: www.youtube.com
Get your freak on. He kept a planters peanut jar of Uranium ore under his bed, and died of cancer.
#73: I'm sorry your friend passed. The uranium story is great, don't change a thing when relating it. A la Mark Twain: "The guitarist kept under his bed a Planters peanut jar widely accepted by all to contain uranium."
NYC in the 1980s was a blast. CBGB, the Backfence, L'Amours, Kenny's Castaways. I bought a hatchback that would fit my drum kit and we were able to find free parking in downtown Manhattan back then.
Many say this is the video that encapsulated that time: youtu.be
#80: Great song by Mike and the Mechanics, thanks, but I didn't remember the video. The opening reminded me of Christopher Walken handing the watch to the young boy in Pulp Fiction. "Your father wanted me to give you this..." static1.moviewebimages.com
Hey, C0RI0LANUS, your song and the others put my youtube on a weird musical bent, and now it's playing a song about telepathy. www.youtube.com
#84: Yes, but an entertaining story is an entertaining story.
Would you believe a civilian walked around town with a live hand grenade before being caught? globalnews.ca
Or a man traveled with 8kg of mercury in his luggage? www.gdnonline.com
#93. Helium Rat, I was a drummer last century. I played four instruments way back then. Everybody has music in them, we just have to tap into into it. Some lucky people are born with perfect pitch (I know three), but this could also be taught with practice. I'm sorry your friend's kid has autism, my friend has a son similarly afflicted. And the autistic boy has a normal sister whom we feel awful for her because she is deprived of a normal sibling relationship forever. Unfortunately there is no cure for autism.
Hey, clear out your YouTube algorithm with this. We saw this band live and and we covered this song: youtu.be
@#50 ... To my knowledge they all have been, and all studies are regarding children with autism who have been vaccinated. ...
So, "to your knowledge" you admit that your knowledge takes into account only a subset.
thx.
That's a major reason why I ask so frequently here for substantiation.
Sometimes the comment I reply to are lacking in information, and I need more information to form my opinion.
And, I do thank the redlightrobot alias for admitting that it really has not a clue on this topic.
#53 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-04-17 01:01 AM
If that is what you perceive, I guess I can't make you.. drink?:]
Rather, what I am substantiating is the professional arena being utterly certain that vaccines play no part in autism occurring.
That is in opposition to what thousands of parents have experienced and described to said "professionals".
I can presume that ALL of these children have been vaccinated with the standard MMR series because it is routine. Perhaps Canada is different, but it's legally required inside most of the United States. FYI.
I believe the parents when they explain the autism began directly after immunization.
Children developing verbal skills stop entirely. They appear to "retreat". Using THIS PDF as a reference there are NO alternatives considered, only the mainstream medical opinion.
I am having difficulties locating any data from any government source on the number of children not vaccinated with MMR series, as it is considered "routine".
Perhaps you know differently, and if you want to continue this conversation without insinuation and derision, than I'm all for "it".
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