How autism rates are rising – and why that could lead to more inclusive communities

By: Joshua Anbar, Arizona State University, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: October 30, 2025

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Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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By Joshua Anbar, Arizona State University

I can say from personal experience that being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder can feel very isolating. Increasingly, however, it’s not unusual.

In the U.S., 1 in 31 children are diagnosed with autism each year by age 8, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That number, released in April 2025, is up from 1 in 36 in 2023.

These statistics …

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