CDC: U.S. kids with autism up 78% in past decade

By Miriam Falco, CNN March 29, 2012 (CNN) -- The number of children with autism in the United States continues to rise, according to a new report released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The latest data estimate that 1 in 88 American children has some form of autism spectrum disorder. That's a 78% increase compared to a decade ago, according...

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Understanding Why Autistic People May Reject Social Touch

By Maia Szalavitz  March 19, 2012 One of the hardest challenges for families facing autism is the problem of touch. Often, autistic children resist hugging and other types of physical contact, causing distress all around. Now, a new study offers insight into why some people shrug off physical touches and how families affected by autism may learn to share hugs without...

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