1 week ago Autism by the numbers: Experts share reasons for the dramatic surge in diagnoses

Autism diagnoses rose from 1 in 150 children in 2000 to 1 in 31 in 2022, sparking debate about whether this reflects better detection or a true increase in the disorder.

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1 week ago Trump links Tylenol use in pregnancy to autism. Local experts urge caution.

"There is no strong link between Tylenol and autism." The post Trump links Tylenol use in pregnancy to autism. Local experts urge caution. appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago Autism spectrum in adults has commonly overlooked symptoms, experts warn

Experts share symptoms of autism in adults, including social communication challenges, repetitive behaviors, difficulty making eye contact and intense specific interests.

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2 w. ago ‘That Was Shocking’: Four Experts React to Trump’s Autism Announcement

This is not what autistic people need, experts say.

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2 w. ago Expert weighs in on Trump administration's guidance linking acetaminophen and autism

Helen Tager Flusberg, director of Boston University's Center for Autism Research Excellence, talks about the Trump administration's claim linking acetaminophen and autism.

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2 w. ago Health experts respond to Trump’s claims linking autism to acetaminophen

Health experts respond to Trump’s claims linking autism to acetaminophen  PBS

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