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Why would autism is more often diagnosed in the last decade?

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Dr. Lisa Rankin answered

Specializes in ADHD and Autism

Environment: Environmental impact on genetically susceptible individuals is proving to play role in significantly increased incidence. Our exposure to environmental toxins has and will continue to increase over time. This interplay even has the potential to begin with the mother before she even conceives. Our exposures can have affects that are not expressed until the next generation.

Answered 12/18/2014

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