Is it an increase in incidence, or in diagnosis?
I am very active in the autism outreach program, and take part in many events, play groups, outings. I am regularly at the local school for autistic children. It’s safe to say that I have been in contact with literally hundreds of parents of autistic children, and I have observed their children.
I dont see these children as being typical, or normal as other children are. I don’t believe it is an over diagnosis. I definitely see the symptoms.