CDC Report Draws Wide Attention
News from the Centers for Disease Control that the prevalance of autism is higher than previously believed – up to 1 in 150 – gained widespread coverage in national and local press this week. Here are links to some of the online coverage:
CBS News:
Autism In U.S. More Prevalent Than Thought;
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CNN/AP:
Autism rate about 1 in 150, higher than previous estimates
Reuters:
Autism more common than thought in US - survey
New York Times (registration):
Study Puts Rate of Autism at 1 in 150 U.S. Children
USA Today:
Autism disorders affecting 1 in 150
Washington Post:
1 in 150 Children in U.S. Has Autism, New Survey Finds
Bloomberg.com:
Autism, Related Diagnoses Rise to 1 in 150 U.S. Children
ABCNews:
Autism Findings Little Surprise to Parents
Healthday/ Forbes:
More Than Half-Million U.S. Children Autistic: CDC
Dow Jones/ SmartMoney:
Autism Rate Rises in Big CDC Study
Newsday/HeraldNet:
Autism more prevalent than earlier thought
Other news outlets provided a more local or state-wide look at the new findings. Here are a few of those links:
Salt Lake Tribune:
'Wake-Up Call' on Autism: Study shows dramatic growth in syndrome
Baltimore Sun:
Study finds high rate of autism
Contra Costa (Calif.) Times:
Autism more widespread than thought
The (S.C.) State:
Report: 1 in 150 children autistic
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review:
Study: Autism strikes 1 in 150
Cherry Creek (Colo.) News:
Autism exploding in U.S., Colorado 9.9 boys per 1000
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