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Increase in Autism Spectrum Disorder Prevalence
The reported rates of autism spectrum disorder have risen sharply since the 1980s. For instance, California experienced a 273% surge in cases between 1987 and 1998, and the entire United States saw a 78% increase in diagnoses from 2000 to 2008.
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Factors Contributing to Increased ASD Prevalence
Data from the late 20th century shows a dramatic increase in the number of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, with some regions reporting increases of over 200% in a single decade. Based only on this information about the rate of diagnosis, which of the following is the most critically sound evaluation of the situation?