The researchers found that between 2011 and 2022, autism diagnoses among children ages 5 to 8 tripled, while there were also notable increases in older groups.
Experts have suggested that exposure to environmental toxins, especially endocrine disruptors, is linked to higher autism risk, complicating the understanding of its rise.
Despite the popularity of increased awareness, improved screening, and simplified diagnostic criteria as explanations for the rise in autism diagnosis, I feel something significant is being overlooked.
Drawing from his 30 years of experience, the author argues that there may be a deeper issue related to behavioral changes in children that the medical community is missing.
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