Increases in autism have probably resulted from
A)a national epidemic.
B)improved identification procedures.
C)increases in TV watching.
D)changes in the definition of autism.

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The increased prevalence of autism is likely due to improved identification procedures, such as increased awareness of the disorder among healthcare professionals and the public, as well as changes in diagnostic criteria. There is no evidence to support options A, C, or D as primary causes of the increase in autism prevalence.

Increases in Autism Have Probably Resulted from