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This week’s headlines were focused on the new prevalence numbers of 1:40. They were not calculated using the same method as the 1:59 number, so should not be compared. In addition to looking at just prevalence, this survey identified a major problem for families, which is unmet mental health needs. Those with autism have higher unmet mental health needs than those with ADHD, anxiety or depression. Again, there is something unique about an autism diagnosis which poses a challenge to accessing care. In addition, a new summary paper outlined what needs to be done to better study regression in autism. The rate may be higher than you think if a new definition of regression is used.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30478241
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30475449