Autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, is the clinical name for the condition most people refer to as autism. Autism is defined as "a complex developmental condition that affects communication, social ...

Autism rate was 32.2 per 1,000 8 year olds in study Prevalence varies across U.S. states and counties No clear cause identified for rising autism rates Higher prevalence among Asian, Black, Hispanic ...

(Reuters) -Rates of autism spectrum disorder among U.S. children reached a record level in 2022, continuing a recent trend of increasing prevalence, according to data released on Tuesday by the U.S.