In 2022, the CDC reported that 1 in 31 American 8-year-olds were diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, a rise from 1 in 36 in 2020. This statistic shows a nearly five-fold increase since the year 2000 when the agency first began tracking these figures. Importantly, CDC officials clarified that this trend likely reflects improved awareness and more rigorous screening processes, rather than a genuine surge in the occurrence of autism itself. This perspective contrasts sharply with claims by health officials attributing the rise to an 'autism epidemic.'
The latest data from the CDC reveals that autism spectrum disorder prevalence among 8-year-olds has risen to 1 in 31, marking a significant increase since 2000.
CDC officials emphasize that the rise in autism diagnoses is attributed to enhanced awareness and screening, rather than a true increase in autism prevalence.
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