A Parent Told Me ‘Everyone Seems To Have Autism These Days’ – Here’s What I Want Them To Know

For the ‘millionth’ time a parent said to me today: “Everyone seems to have autism these days”. It wasn’t the first time, and it certainly won’t be the last.

I understood their concern. When you hear about diagnosis rates increasing dramatically – one study points to a Waiting Endlessly For ADHD Or Autism Assessment? ‘Right To Choose’ May Get You Seen Sooner