Open AccessEpidemiological controversies in autism
Author(s) -
Éric Fombonne
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
swiss archives of neurology psychiatry and psychotherapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.131
H-Index - 13
eISSN - 2297-7007
pISSN - 2297-6981
DOI - 10.4414/sanp.2020.03084
Subject(s) - autism , epidemiology , identification (biology) , psychology , environmental health , psychiatry , medicine , clinical psychology , pathology , biology , ecology
There is an increase in prevalence of autism spectrum disorders. It reflects mostly a broadening of the diagnosis, and improved awareness and identification among children. Few environmental causes are well established.
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