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Autism Diagnoses Triple: Folic Acid May Lower Risks

4/20/2025

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Autism diagnoses have surged, now affecting one in 36 children, a threefold increase since 2000. Key factors include genetics, environmental influences, and parental age. Encouragingly, folic acid during early pregnancy may lower risk. Experts stress the importance of partnering with the autistic community to enhance education, cultural understanding, and intervention accessibility.

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Story summary

Autism diagnoses have surged, now affecting one in 36 children, a threefold increase since 2000. Key factors include genetics, environmental influences, and parental age. Encouragingly, folic acid during early pregnancy may lower risk. Experts stress the importance of partnering with the autistic community to enhance education, cultural understanding, and intervention accessibility.