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Unlocking the Puzzle of Autism: Four Unique Types Revealed

December 28, 2025

Autism is not a one-size-fits-all condition. This is the clear message from recent scientific research that has identified four distinct types of autism, each with its own set of behaviors and genetic traits. For parents like Marc and Cristina Easton, this news brought a sense of relief and understa

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Understanding the Autism Spectrum: Why Diagnosis Numbers Are Rising

October 29, 2025

The number of autism diagnoses has been on the rise. Today, about one in 34 children in the United States is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This is a big change from the 1960s, when only one in 10, 000 children received an autism diagnosis. Several factors have contributed to this i