Mental Disorders: News and Research on Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Study uncovers no evidence of autism epidemic despite claims

Many people, including U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., say autism rates have reached epidemic proportions. But while the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has risen since the 1980s, ...

Are autistic people more vulnerable to extremist content?

Recent media reports have suggested neo-Nazis in Australia may be actively trying to recruit autistic young men. Some research—including in Autism in Adulthood—suggests some autistic people may be more likely to engage with ...

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