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Opinion: In many South Asian American families, a child’s autism diagnosis is a secret
The CDC reports autism prevalence in the U.S. is 1 in 31 children, a 16% increase since 2020. However, many South Asian American families still keep autism diagnoses secret, despite the rising rates.
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