One in 31 American children has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, three times higher than in the early 2000s. Diagnostic criteria have broadened significantly over time, likely contributing to this rise, though unlikely to be the sole reason for the increase.

WISH-TV Medical Expert Dr. Janel Gordon shares the basics, debunks a few myths, and shares some advice for parents in a new edition of Morning Checkup.

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