Autism diagnoses surge 450% in young adults, study reveals
Autism diagnoses in the U.S. are skyrocketing, particularly among young adults aged 26 to 34, with a striking 450% increase recorded between 2011 and 2022. Published in JAMA Network Open, the study reveals a broader trend in autism awareness and diagnoses, attributed to heightened advocacy, shifts in screening practices, and evolving definitions of the disorder. …