"Alarming Rise: CDC Reports 1 in 10 U.S. Children Diagnosed with Developmental Disabilities"
According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 1 in 10 children in the United States have been diagnosed with a developmental disability, such as autism spectrum disorder or intellectual disability. The prevalence of these conditions has been steadily increasing, with boys being more affected than girls. While rates of intellectual disability and autism did not significantly increase from 2019 to 2021, the category of "other developmental delay" saw a significant increase. The report suggests that improvements in diagnosing and treating children, as well as increased awareness and screening efforts, may contribute to the rise in diagnoses.
