Your textbook authors note that there has been a dramatic increase in the number of children diagnosed with autism in recent decades. This increase is thought to stem primarily from:

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The increase in the number of children diagnosed with autism is primarily due to greater awareness of the symptoms of this disorder. As awareness of this disorder has increased, more children are being identified and diagnosed with autism. There is no evidence to suggest that there has been an increase in susceptibility to the disorder, changes in the levels of environmental toxins linked to the disease, or viral factors not yet identified.

Your Textbook Authors Note That There Has Been a Dramatic