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Wall Street Journal Asks 'How Many Kids Have Autism?'
'Numbers Guy' Columnist Carl Bialik Examines 1 in 166 Number
In a column published Nov. 30, Wall Street Journal 'Numbers Guy' Carl Bialik examines the one-in-166 autism prevalence number cited by autism organizations. His conclusion: "Stripped of spin and taken in context, the one-in-166 estimate does appear to be sound, if overly simplified." Click here to read the article.