A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said autism is on the rise, with the developmental disability being diagnosed more in minority children than White children.
Fox News contributor Dr. Marc Siegel unpacks a report suggesting that a drug used primarily for seizures and behavioral issues could help treat autism.the Centers for Disease Control and PreventionIn a new report released Thursday, the agency said that – for the first time – autism is being diagnosed more frequently in Black and Hispanic children then in White children in the U.S. That count has increased from one in 44 two years prior.
As recently as 2010, White kids were deemed 30% more likely to be diagnosed with autism than Black children as well as 50% more likely than Hispanic children. Dr. Kenworthy told the station that she believes it's clear that medical professionals are getting better at identifying autism but that"whether or not it's more common remains a question."
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