QUESTION 1: WHAT IS ONE OF THE KEY REASONS BEHIND THE INCREASE IN AUTISM CASE REPORTS?

QUESTION 2: WHAT EFFECT DID UPDATES TO DIAGNOSTIC MANUALS SUCH AS DSM-5 HAVE IN 2013?

Reduced prevalence of autism
Consolidated previous diagnostic terms into a single label: "autism spectrum disorder."
Increased the stigma of autism
Limited diagnostic requests

Encouraging families to hide children with autism
Increasing reluctance to talk about autism
Making families feel more comfortable seeking a diagnosis and talking openly about autism
Fostering social isolation

Led them to hide their children's diagnosis
It caused families to avoid seeking an official diagnosis
Increased reluctance of families to seek supports and services
Made families feel more comfortable seeking a diagnosis and talking openly about autism