Developmental Disabilities on the Rise in U.S.: "Most of the increase occurred in autism and ADHD, but it is not clear if the incidence of these disorders is substantially rising or if the numbers reflect an increased emphasis on early diagnosis and treatment, greater awareness of the conditions by parents and teachers, and a broadening of the diagnostic criteria.
Boule says the fact that more women are having babies later in life and more babies are being born preterm may be contributing to the rise."
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