Autism Rates Up; Screening, Better Diagnosis Cited

The rate of U.S. cases of autism and related disorders rose to about 1 in 88 children. The previous estimate was 1 in 110.Autism cases are on the rise again, largely due to wider screening and better diagnosis, federal health officials said Thursday.

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