Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/cdc-autism-much-more-common-in-us-than-believed Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter CDC: Diagnosis of Autism Rising in U.S. Health Mar 29, 2012 3:33 PM EDT Autism rates in the United States have risen dramatically in recent years, jumping 23 percent between 2006 and 2008 and a full 78 percent between 2002 and 2008, according to new figures released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The analysis comes from records of medical and school records of more than 330,000 eight-year-olds living in 14 states. On Thursday’s NewsHour, CDC Director Dr. Thomas Frieden and Dr. Susan Hyman of the American Academy of Pediatrics will elaborate on the results of the report and explore some the potential reasons for the jump. In the meantime, find extensive background information on autism spectrum disorders from our recent Autism Now page, including Robert MacNeil’s six-part broadcast series below. Autism Now Broadcast Series Part 1: Robert MacNeil Shares Grandson Nick’s Story Part 2: Exploring the ‘Phenomenal’ Increase in U.S. Prevalence Part 3: Autism’s Causes: How Close Are We to Solving the Puzzle? Part 4: Demand for Educational Resources for Children Outstrips Supply Part 5: For Adults With Autism, Few Support Options Past Age 21 Part Six: How Should We Address Deepening ‘National Health Emergency’? Purchase a DVD of Autism Now
Autism rates in the United States have risen dramatically in recent years, jumping 23 percent between 2006 and 2008 and a full 78 percent between 2002 and 2008, according to new figures released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The analysis comes from records of medical and school records of more than 330,000 eight-year-olds living in 14 states. On Thursday’s NewsHour, CDC Director Dr. Thomas Frieden and Dr. Susan Hyman of the American Academy of Pediatrics will elaborate on the results of the report and explore some the potential reasons for the jump. In the meantime, find extensive background information on autism spectrum disorders from our recent Autism Now page, including Robert MacNeil’s six-part broadcast series below. Autism Now Broadcast Series Part 1: Robert MacNeil Shares Grandson Nick’s Story Part 2: Exploring the ‘Phenomenal’ Increase in U.S. Prevalence Part 3: Autism’s Causes: How Close Are We to Solving the Puzzle? Part 4: Demand for Educational Resources for Children Outstrips Supply Part 5: For Adults With Autism, Few Support Options Past Age 21 Part Six: How Should We Address Deepening ‘National Health Emergency’? Purchase a DVD of Autism Now