Join CafeMom Today! Autism Amber Alert: New Adult Autism Study Casts Doubt on Incidence Rise
AMBER Alerts are distributed via commercial radio stations, satellite radio, television stations, and cable TV by the Emergency Alert System and NOAA Weather Radio for child abductions only! Children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder are NOT included in the criteria for issuing an Amber Alert. This really needs to change.

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

New Adult Autism Study Casts Doubt on Incidence Rise

Medical News: Adult Autism Study Casts Doubt on Incidence Rise - in Neurology, Autism from MedPage Today

The prevalence of autism spectrum disorders among British adults in a population-based survey was about 1%, researchers said -- closely matching rates seen recently among British and U.S. children, but contradicting suggestions that the incidence has risen dramatically over time.



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