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What Parents Should Know About Autism

As the prevalence of autism has risen in the past decade, more families are dealing with the disorder.

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Autism Is On the Rise: Here's What to Know

About 1 in 31 (3.2%) children aged 8 years has been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, according to the most recent estimates. Elizabeth H. Dennison, MD, Lexington Pediatric Practice, answered our questions about why autism is trending upward and what parents should know.

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