[Tax-chick]

I did hear recently that autism has increased exponentially.

Autism diagnoses have increased exponentially. Whether there's been an actual increase in the incidence of autism is a whole 'nother issue.

From my reading on the subject, I figure I could get three of my (slightly on the weird side of) normal children diagnosed as autistic, and two as ADHD, if I wanted to go to the trouble.

How that would help them, I can't imagine.

[Arizona Carolyn]

When you see an austic child there is no mistaking he/she is one. Interesting that the Amish, who do not vaccinate, don't have Autism in their ranks, but the surrounding areas in Illinois, for example, where kids are heavily vaccinated, have 38 in 10,000.

[trisham]

Autism diagnoses have increased exponentially. Whether there's been an actual increase in the incidence of autism is a whole 'nother issue.

***********

Exactly. I'm very skeptical about this sudden increase.

[Froufrou]

Clarity received and appreciated. Day-um, how many kids you got? Busy lady...