How We Created an Autism "Crisis"

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How We Created an Autism "Crisis"

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Published on Sep 28, 2025, 1:14:24 PM
Total time: 00:03:59

Episode Description

The dramatic rise in autism diagnoses over the past 25 years is primarily a result of changes in the definition of the condition and increased screening, rather than the causes claimed by politicians like Trump and RFK Jr.

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