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Autism numbers on the rise

Updated: Monday, 05 Oct 2009, 5:47 PM EDT
Published : Monday, 05 Oct 2009, 4:33 PM EDT

A new survey released today shows one in every 91 kids has an autism disorder. That totals about 673,000 nationwide, which is way up from last count back in 2003 when 1 in 150 kids were thought to have it. While numbers are up, it also means more kids are getting help.

For more information: The Florida Autism Center of Excellence

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