The 28.4 percent increase in California's caseload of Autism Spectrum Disorder between 1992 and 2006 is the result of _____________.

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The increase in caseload is due to changes in diagnosis, as there have been increased efforts to identify and diagnose cases of Autism Spectrum Disorder. This does not necessarily indicate an increase in actual incidence of the disorder.

The 284 Percent Increase in California's Caseload of Autism Spectrum Disorder