Is there an increase in the prevalence of autism spectrum disorders?

M Prior

doi:10.1046/j.1440-1754.2003.00097.x

Is there an increase in the prevalence of autism spectrum disorders?

J Paediatr Child Health. 2003 Mar;39(2):81-2. doi: 10.1046/j.1440-1754.2003.00097.x.

Author

M Prior¹

Affiliation

¹ Department of Psychology, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia. priorm@unimelb.edu.au

PMID: 12603792
DOI: 10.1046/j.1440-1754.2003.00097.x

Abstract

This report summarizes recent prevalence estimates for autism spectrum disorders and outlines possible reasons for an apparent increase in the numbers of children diagnosed with autism and Asperger syndrome.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Age Distribution
Asperger Syndrome / diagnosis*
Asperger Syndrome / epidemiology*
Australia / epidemiology
Autistic Disorder / diagnosis*
Autistic Disorder / epidemiology*
Awareness
Child
Child, Preschool
Female
Humans
Male
Prevalence
Prognosis
Risk Factors
Sex Distribution