GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD
AUTISM
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Question
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Autism now affects 1 in ____ children
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68
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59
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48
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38
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A new government report finds that one in 59 children has autism, a prevalence rate of 1.7%, up from 1.5% two years ago.
Detailed explanation-2: -One in 68 U.S. children has an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a 30% increase from 1 in 88 two years ago, according to a new report released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Detailed explanation-3: -CDC estimates that about 1 in 44 8-year-old children have been identified with ASD (or 23.0 per 1, 000 8-year-olds).
Detailed explanation-4: -The behavioral symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often appear early in development. Many children show symptoms of autism by 12 months to 18 months of age or earlier.
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