Number of Autism Cases Declines in Calif.

Number of New Cases of Autism in California Declines for the First Time in More Than 10 Years
The Associated Press

Jul. 13, 2005 - The number of new cases of autism in California has fallen for the first time in more than 10 years in what may be a bellwether for autism rates nationwide, according to new data compiled by the state Department of Developmental Services.

The total number of autistic children receiving special education services from the state continues to grow bringing the current total to 28,046 but the rate of increase peaked in 2002 and has dropped slightly since then.

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