Rethinking the Autism "Epidemic": What's Driving the Rise in Diagnosis
About this episode
The episode explores the factors contributing to the rise in autism diagnoses, including genetics, environmental influences, and the significance of early intervention.
What is behind the rise in autism diagnoses? Join Jeremy Veenstra-VanderWeele, MD, professor of developmental neuropsychiatry at Columbia University, and JAMA Psychiatry Editor Dost Öngür, MD, PhD, as they discuss the history of autism spectrum disorder, the role that genetics and environmental factors play, the importance of early intervention in treatment, and more with JAMA Senior Editor Derek Angus, MD, MPH. Related Content: Autism—Understanding Diagnosis, Prevalence, and Treatment
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