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NJ autism rates soar, straining services

Advocates say wait time for diagnosis can be up to two years

Aired 01/30/2023

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NJ autism rates soar, straining services

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Advocates say wait time for diagnosis can be up to two years

A new study shows autism rates among eight-year-olds in New Jersey spiked 500% from the year 2000 to 2016. New Jersey autism advocates say wait time for diagnosis can range from six to 24 months and special schools have wait lists. When researchers drilled down in four New Jersey counties, they found about one-third of the kids with autism also had intellectual disabilities.

Aired 01/30/2023

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