Seriously, I get so tired of the subtle lies laced throughout articles like this one. Overall this article was good, and brought up quite a few interesting points, but makes an attempt to propagate the myth that the rise in autism is solely due to broader diagnosis and awareness. If that were so, why wasn't there an equally dramatic drop in those diagnosed as "mentally retarded" or "emotionally disturbed"? I think most of us can SEE the difference, even without "scientific studies" (of dubious motivation). When I was growing up there was that one strange kid in my class, the one totally obsessed with Ninja Turtles, who probably would now be diagnosed with Asperger's. That was it. I can't think of a single other child I was in contact with who would fit today's diagnosis. Now I can't even walk into WalMart without seeing multiple children clearly and obviously on the spectrum. Time to wake up guys. There's more going on here than a change in diagnosis.
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