[SoConPubbie]

Is there really great increase in the DISORDER, or is there truly an explosion of DIAGNOSES of Autism. Social pressure, media, and parental expectations may be the underlying reason for the apparent increase.

There is an increase in the DISORDER.

See Dr. Baccarelli's statement in today's news conference about studies that prove the link.

It could be both, but the Tylenol is at least partially to blame.

[Beowulf9]

When I was growing up, of course then they did not diagnose the disorder, but the behavior of the children with autism is striking enough to know it when you see it, and I do not remember any kids acting like that. I grew up in a small town and we pretty much knew many many of the families and the kids. No kids like that.

I believe there must be an increase in the disorder and it’s troubling.