Autism Found in , 1 in 44 Children <br />in the United States, Study Suggests.<br />Autism Found in , 1 in 44 Children <br />in the United States, Study Suggests.<br />New data shows an increasing amount of children in the United States are being diagnosed with Autism.<br />New data shows an increasing amount of children in the United States are being diagnosed with Autism.<br />Analyzing data conducted in 2018, researchers with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that 1 in 44 8-year-olds in America <br />were diagnosed as autistic.<br />Analyzing data conducted in 2018, researchers with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that 1 in 44 8-year-olds in America <br />were diagnosed as autistic.<br />Cases of autism have steadily risen <br />in the United States for many years.<br />Experts say the rise in cases can be attributed to the nation's increased awareness of the condition.<br />Researchers found American children were <br />50% more likely to be diagnosed as autistic by the age of 4 in 2018 than in 2014.<br />Researchers found American children were <br />50% more likely to be diagnosed as autistic by the age of 4 in 2018 than in 2014.<br />There is some progress being made and the earlier kids get identified, the earlier they can access services that they might need to improve their developmental outcome. , Kelly Shaw, researcher, Centers for <br />Disease Control and Prevention, via NBC News.<br />Research shows rates of autism appear to be greater in densely-packed urban neighborhoods.<br />Experts say these new estimates <br />may be the closest in mirroring the actual rate of autism in the children of America.<br />Experts say these new estimates <br />may be the closest in mirroring the actual rate of autism in the children of America.<br />The study was based on information collected from communities in 11 states in the U.S.<br />The study was based on information collected from communities in 11 states in the U.S
