Autism on the rise
By: Chelly Boutott
Updated: April 1, 2012
(CBS) New numbers from the Centers for Disease Control show a significant jump in children with autism.
The CDC now estimates 1 in 88 children in the US has an autism spectrum disorder... That is a 25-percent increase from 2006.
Doctors say greater awareness and inclusion of milder cases help contribute to the rise.






