Dr. Barry Dworkin

Autism rates have tripled. Is it now more common or are we just better at diagnosis? Study concludes the latter.

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 3, 2023

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Source:
Autism rates have tripled. Is it now more common or are we just better at diagnosis?

Reference:
Prevalence and Disparities in the Detection of Autism Without Intellectual Disability

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