The CDC released the most recent autism prevalence numbers which showed an increase from 1 in 36 kids to 1 in 31 kids. In this episode, Cari and Jim discuss factors contributing to the increase in autism prevalence in the United States including 1) improved understanding of the Autistic neurotype, 2) increased identification of autism in previously under-identified groups, and 3) assortative mating. 
 
Here are the 2 links mentioned in the episode:
<a href='https://www.cfp.ca/content/cfp/56/10/1013.full.pdf'>1013.full.pdf</a>
<a href='https://publichealth.jhu.edu/2025/the-evidence-on-vaccines-and-autism'>The Evidence on Vaccines and Autism | Johns Hopkins | Bloomberg School of Public Health</a>

The CDC released the most recent autism prevalence numbers which showed an increase from 1 in 36 kids to 1 in 31 kids. In this episode, Cari and Jim discuss factors contributing to the increase in autism prevalence in the United States including 1) improved understanding of the Autistic neurotype, 2) increased identification of autism in previously under-identified groups, and 3) assortative mating. Here are the 2 links mentioned in the episode: 1013.full.pdf The Evidence on Vaccines and Autism | Johns Hopkins | Bloomberg School of Public Health

The CDC released the most recent autism prevalence numbers which showed an increase from 1 in 36 kids to 1 in 31 kids. In this episode, Cari and Jim discuss factors contributing to the increase in autism prevalence in the United States including 1) improved understanding of the Autistic neurotype, 2) increased identification of autism in previously under-identified groups, and 3) assortative mating.&nbsp;
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Here are the 2 links mentioned in the episode:
<a href="https://www.cfp.ca/content/cfp/56/10/1013.full.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer">1013.full.pdf</a>
<a href="https://publichealth.jhu.edu/2025/the-evidence-on-vaccines-and-autism" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Evidence on Vaccines and Autism | Johns Hopkins | Bloomberg School of Public Health</a>
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Episode 70: Autism Prevalence

Real talk with Cari about stuff that really matters. Each bite-sized episode will be filled with happy stuff, heavy stuff, light stuff, and of course some speech therapy stuff as well. Our time together will be fun and informative...and while you might gain a few speech therapy-related nuggets along the way, my primary goal is for you to walk away feeling rejuvenated, motivated, and excited to go to work tomorrow. If you’re a parent, please come along for the ride. There is a place for you in this space as well. But listener BEWARE: All episodes will be delivered with joyful passion! If you’re looking for a traditional interview format, this ain’t the podcast for you (I love using the word ”ain’t” in a written sentence...it feels so wrong!). So buckle up and let’s get this podcast party started!

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