The 26.4 percent increase in California's caseload of autism spectrum disorder between 1992 and 2005 was the result of:

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The increase in California's caseload of autism spectrum disorder between 1992 and 2005 was primarily due to diagnostic changes, such as increased awareness and improved diagnostic criteria. This suggests that the rise in autism prevalence is not solely due to environmental factors, but rather partly due to increased identification and diagnosis of the disorder.

The 264 Percent Increase in California's Caseload of Autism Spectrum Disorder