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The Changing Epidemiology of Autism
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Fombonne, Eric – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2005
This article reviews epidemiological studies of autism and related disorders. Study designs and sample characteristics are summarized. Currently, conservative prevalence estimates are: 13/10000 for autistic disorder, 21/10000 for pervasive developmental disorders not otherwise specified, 2.6/10000 for Asperger disorder, and 2/100000 for childhood…
Descriptors: Incidence, Autism, Epidemiology, Literature Reviews