Autism rates leveling off in CA

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Today's Headlines - July 13, 2005

NEW AUTISM CASES LEVEL OFF IN STATE, DATA SHOW from The Los Angeles Times

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The number of newly diagnosed cases of autism in California, which had been

skyrocketing for more than a decade, has leveled off and may even be

declining, according to new data compiled by the state Department of

Developmental Services.

Although the total number of autistic children receiving special education

services from the state continues to grow - bringing the current total to

28,046 - the rate of increase peaked in 2002 and has dropped slightly since

then.

The findings are important because California has the best reporting system

for autism in the United States and is generally considered a bellwether for

the rest of the country.

http://www.waldensystems.com/autism/autism_cases_level.htm

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