One reason for a large increase in the number of children diagnosed with autism may be:
A) the criteria for diagnosing autism has changed, making more children qualify as autistic
B) there is an "epidemic" in that more children are developing autism
C) more children have better heath care and are getting vaccinations
D) there has been no increase in the number of children diagnosed with autism

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The criteria for diagnosing autism has changed over time, making more children qualify for a diagnosis. This shift in criteria has likely contributed to the seemingly large increase in the number of children diagnosed with autism in recent years.

One Reason for a Large Increase in the Number of Children