Autism diagnosis rates on the rise
Autism, once considered a relatively rare disorder found only in about four of every 10,000 American children in the 1970s, now is being diagnosed in one of every 150 children, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention .
Some states report higher rates. New Jersey 's is one of 94. The numbers are even more pronounced in other countries. In Japan , the rate is one of every 86 children. In s...
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