As your textbook notes,there has been a dramatic increase in the number of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in recent decades.This increase is thought to stem primarily from:

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The most widely accepted explanation for the increase in the number of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder is greater awareness of the symptoms of the disorder. This has led to improved recognition and diagnosis of the disorder, as well as changes in diagnostic criteria over time. There is little evidence to support the other options listed as the primary cause of the increased prevalence of autism spectrum disorder.

As Your Textbook Notes,there Has Been a Dramatic Increase in the Number