The Increasing Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorders

Autor/inn/en	Matson, Johnny L.; Kozlowski, Alison M.
Titel	The Increasing Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorders
Quelle	In: Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 5 (2011) 1, S.418-425 (8 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1750-9467
DOI	10.1016/j.rasd.2010.06.004
Schlagwörter	Incidence; Autism; Pervasive Developmental Disorders; Etiology; Clinical Diagnosis; Age Differences; Literature Reviews + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Vorkommen; Autismus; Ätiologie; Age; Difference; Age difference; Altersunterschied
Abstract	Undoubtedly, one of the most frequently studied conditions in the field of mental health today is the autism spectrum disorders (ASD). One of the most controversial topics with respect to this population is the prevalence of this spectrum of disorders. The number of cases has risen dramatically, and various hypotheses have been put forward to explain this phenomenon. Among the most frequently addressed possibilities are expanded diagnostic criteria, more awareness of the disorder, diagnosis at earlier ages, and the recognition that ASD is a lifelong condition. The current paper is a review of the extant literature on this topic. Current status of prevalence research is reviewed and conclusions about the current state of the research are discussed. (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10