It seems strange to me that Autism/Augsbergers spectrum cases seem to be vastly greater in the US.
Much more uncommon in Scandinavia and northern Continental Europe.
And seemingly rare in Asia, Russia and Baltics.
Of course they have so many other child health issues that it might get lost in shuffle.
But there does appear to be an issue in the US that needs addressed.
And based on others’ comments while I was writing:
A believe that there is a mental issue that many young children have that cannot be fixed by being “better parents” or some such solution.
I know many great parents in the US that have the burden of children who show the traits identified in descriptions of Aspergers Syndrome and Autism.
But with an equally large circle of friends in Northern Europe, I know no one who has a similar child. It cannot be explained away as poor parenting.
Though I could believe it is handed down through damaged genes or some other type of hereditary issue.