Child Autism Rates Change

About one in 45 children has an autism spectrum disorder

Friday, November 13, 2015 CDC: Child Autism Rate Now 1 in 45 After Survey Method Changes About one in 45 children has an autism spectrum disorder, according to a new U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention survey of parents. Read more ... Related Reading • Autism Spectrum Disorder • Autism Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Today's Health News •  Scientists Pinpoint What Level of Vitamin D Promotes Heart Health •  SARS-like Virus in Bats Could Jump to Humans •  Head, Neck Cancer Patients May Be at Higher Risk for Suicide: Study •  Parkinson's Drug Shows Promise Against Macular Degeneration •  Mixed Martial Arts Injuries Less Serious Than Those From Boxing: Study •  U.S. Adult Smoking Rate Falls to New Low •  Sharp Increase in U.S. Babies Born With Syphilis: CDC •  California Vaccine Refusers Cluster in Rich, White Areas •  Military Deployment Tied to Greater Odds of Child Abuse, Neglect •  Physical Fitness Linked to Mental Fitness in Seniors •  Kidney Woes Tied to Raised Cancer Risk, Study Finds •  Arm Artery Access Safer for Angioplasty, Review Finds •  Kitchen Utensils Can Spread Bacteria, Study Finds •  Health Tip: You May Not Have to Give Up Dessert •  Health Tip: Enjoy Heart-Healthy Holiday Foods •  CDC: Child Autism Rate Now 1 in 45 After Survey Method Changes •  Type 1 Diabetes: An Unrelenting Disease •  Healthy Diet May Lower Black Women's Risk of Ovarian Cancer •  Lung Cancer Surgery Rates Differ Widely Between States •  Food Allergies Tied to Irritable Bowel Syndrome Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   Diseases and Conditions   MedicineNet Home From Our WebMD Sponsors Care for Aortic Stenosis? Follow Us       MedicineNet Newsletters Sign up for the NEW MedicineNet newsletters today! New specialty newsletters include Skin Care & Conditions and Arthritis. MedicineNet Newsletters » Quizzes • Preventing Type 2 Diabetes • Cold or the Flu? • Rheumatoid Arthritis Top Viewed Articles • Obesity Rates in U.S. • Strong Legs, Strong Mind • Belly Fat Bad at Any Weight • Energy Drink Risks • New Weight-Loss Weapon Picture Slideshows • Avoid Diabetes Complications • Finding Relief for Your Cough • Joint-Friendly Fitness Routines • Guide to Erectile Dysfunction • Common Eye Conditions Latest Pet Health Content • What Is Kennel Cough? • Coughing in Cats • Coughing in Dogs • Bronchitis in Cats • 6 Signs of Pet Illness Bonus PDF Booklet Infectious Diseases Book