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All across the world the numbers of autistic people seem to be rising, the media and some scientists say that we are in the midst of an 'autism epidemic'. Studies from California show huge rises in the numbers of people diagnosed with autism today, than compared with the past. Presently however, there is great disagreement as to whether this is true. In this report I will be discussing what autism actually is, the possible causes of autism and whether there is an 'autism epidemic', or if there are other factors that have lead to the apparent increase in the numbers of autistic people. Contents Page What is Autism 1 What Causes Autism? 2 Are the numbers of autistic people rising? 4 Other Factors that could be Responsible for the Rise 5 Conclusion 6 Are Cases of Autism set to rise in the Future? 6 Autism - An Epidemic? What is Autism? As defined by the National Autistic Society: 'Autism...

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