Study: "Profound" diagnoses of autism are far outnumbered by milder cases.

Published Date: 26 Apr 2023

Health officials have wondered how many U.S. children are being diagnosed with autism as it becomes more common. S. How many children experience more severe symptoms like a very low IQ and verbal immaturity, and how many kids have relatively mild symptoms?

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