Why Autism Diagnoses Are Increasing: What Changed In 2013

Autism has been in the spotlight as more public figures react to rising diagnosis rates. Some frame it as an epidemic, prompting speculation about causes. But what many don’t realize is that much of the increase can be traced to two major changes in how autism is diagnosed.

Starting in 2013, people already diagnosed with ADHD could now also be diagnosed with autism, something that was not allowed previously….