«Understanding the history of ASD may help us understand its increased prevalence KEY POINTS. As misinformation about autism increases, knowing its real history and research is pivotal.Autism was once separate, but autism now includes Aspergers and other pervasive developmental disorders.Increased prevalence of autism is due to merging diagnoses, genetic drift, and increased awarenessPoliticians and the media always like simple, curable answers to autism, but the research shows differently.»...
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