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Affluence and Autism: Cause and Effect? Or Not?  Have you seen
this new University of Wisconsin study that correlates an
increased prevalence of autism with greater household
affluence? This isn’t the first study to reach that conclusion.
But what does it mean? Many researchers dismiss research like
this by saying wealthier people have more resources to get an
autism diagnosis. They say more educated people are more likely
to pick up subtle differences in their kids. And perhaps they’re
right. Does that account for all the difference?  John Elder
Robison, an author who has autism and serves on Autism Speaks’
Scientific and Treatment Advisory Boards, recently posed this
question and offered his thoughts on Psychology Today.  Read
more and comment on John’s post here.     1. Sdinsmore
August 4, 2010 at 5:55 pm      Maybe it’s education, low
embriotic fluid, ear infections,older parents, or could it be
fertility treatments? It is what it is… F