The increasing prevalence of autism spectrum disorders

• Published in: Research in autism spectrum disorders Vol. 5; no. 1; pp. 418 - 425
• Main Authors: Matson, Johnny L., Kozlowski, Alison M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 2011; Elsevier
• Subjects: Age Differences; ASD; Autism; Clinical Diagnosis; Etiology; Incidence; Literature Reviews; Pervasive Developmental Disorders; Prevalence; Autism; ASD; Prevalence

Undoubtedly, one of the most frequently studied conditions in the field of mental health today is the autism spectrum disorders (ASD). One of the most controversial topics with respect to this population is the prevalence of this spectrum of disorders. The number of cases has risen dramatically, and...