Prevalence of autism on the rise, new CDC study reports

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 1 in 88 children in the U.S. has been identified as having an autism spectrum disorder that hinders their ability to socially interact and communicate, an increase of 23% since the last report two years ago, according to a study released Thursday of 14 sites, including southeastern Wisconsin. In the 10 southeastern Wisconsin counties that contributed data, the prevalence was estimated at 1 in 128 children. (JOURNAL SENTINEL, 3/30)