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Significant increases in Autism cases

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A new report issued by the Center for Disease Control reveals starling increases in autism cases around the country.  One in every 88-children is affected.  For boys—the rate is higher –one in every 54-boys is being diagnosed with Autism.  WBFO & AM-970’s Eileen Buckley talked with two local Autism experts.

You can learn more about the latest CDC study at http://www.cdc.gov/Features/CountingAutism/.