Autism rates have soared. This doctor says he knows part of the reason why
Summary
Autism rates have increased significantly over time. Dr. Allen Frances, who was involved in earlier changes to how autism is diagnosed, discusses this in an interview.Key Facts
- Autism rates have risen 60 times compared to previous figures.
- Dr. Allen Frances contributed to the criteria used to diagnose autism.
- The interview with Dr. Frances was conducted by Juana Summers from NPR.
- Dr. Frances's article appeared in the New York Times.
- The discussion about autism rates was part of the program "All Things Considered."
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