Accounting for autism’s prevalence
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U.S. study charts changing prevalence of profound and non-profound autism
Profound autism prevalence rose from 2002 to 2016, though not nearly as much as non-profound autism did.
![Out-of-focus photograph of a young girl sitting at a desk using an eraser.](https://www.thetransmitter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/844-profound-autism-prevalence-1.jpg)
U.S. study charts changing prevalence of profound and non-profound autism
Profound autism prevalence rose from 2002 to 2016, though not nearly as much as non-profound autism did.
U.S. autism prevalence continues to rise as race and sex gaps shrink, new stats show
About 1 in 36 children in the United States has autism, up almost 20 percent from the previous estimate, reflecting improved identification, particularly among girls and Black, Hispanic and Asian or Pacific Islander children.
![Overhead picture of a racially diverse group of children playing while lying on a blue carpet.](https://www.thetransmitter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/844-autism-prevalence-1.jpg)
U.S. autism prevalence continues to rise as race and sex gaps shrink, new stats show
About 1 in 36 children in the United States has autism, up almost 20 percent from the previous estimate, reflecting improved identification, particularly among girls and Black, Hispanic and Asian or Pacific Islander children.
Autism incidence in England varies by ethnicity, class, location
High rates of autism are linked to lower socioeconomic status and minority ethnic groups, according to the largest-ever autism incidence study.
![A map of England displaying autism incidence.](https://www.thetransmitter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/844-lede-autism-incidence.png)
Autism incidence in England varies by ethnicity, class, location
High rates of autism are linked to lower socioeconomic status and minority ethnic groups, according to the largest-ever autism incidence study.
Autism by the numbers: Explaining its apparent rise
Is autism really more common among children today than in generations past? This new downloadable book offers an in-depth guide to the various factors that have helped to drive autism prevalence numbers up.
![wooden pebble shapes stacked on top of each other, at varying heights, and according to colors of the spectrum.](https://www.thetransmitter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Bookinside844.jpg)
Autism by the numbers: Explaining its apparent rise
Is autism really more common among children today than in generations past? This new downloadable book offers an in-depth guide to the various factors that have helped to drive autism prevalence numbers up.
U.S. autism prevalence inches upward as racial gaps close
Autism prevalence in the United States rose to 1 in 44 children in 2018, up from 1 in 54 in 2016.
![Birds-eye-view of children sitting on grass in a circle formation each inside a hula hoop to represent improved identification and diagnosis of autism.](https://www.thetransmitter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/PrevalenceCDC-844.jpg)
U.S. autism prevalence inches upward as racial gaps close
Autism prevalence in the United States rose to 1 in 44 children in 2018, up from 1 in 54 in 2016.
Map of global autism prevalence
View an interactive map of studies on autism prevalence around the world. The map highlights places where information is available — and places where information is missing.
![Global autism prevalence map](https://www.thetransmitter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/AutismPrevalenceMap844.jpg)
Map of global autism prevalence
View an interactive map of studies on autism prevalence around the world. The map highlights places where information is available — and places where information is missing.
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![Capitol building](https://www.thetransmitter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/capitolhill-1200-1024x692.webp)
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Ketamine targets lateral habenula, setting off cascade of antidepressant effects
The drug’s affinity for overactive cells in the “anti-reward” region may help explain its rapid and long-lasting results.
![Illustration of ketamine blocking open ion channels in active NMDA receptors, quieting the cells and disrupting downstream signaling involved in depression.](https://www.thetransmitter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/1200-ketamine-receptor-transmitter-neuroscience-1024x683.webp)
Ketamine targets lateral habenula, setting off cascade of antidepressant effects
The drug’s affinity for overactive cells in the “anti-reward” region may help explain its rapid and long-lasting results.