Is Autism on the Rise? Understanding the Sharp Increase, Statistics, and Root Causes

In this blog, we’ll break down the statistics, highlight the difference between boys and girls, explore the web of genetic and environmental factors that may be driving the rise, and share my personal journey of watching autism go from barely mentioned in psychology courses to profoundly shaping both my professional life and my family.

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