Diana Scheinerman

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As of September 2026: Active researcher

A study published this week in JAMA Pediatrics examined birth cohorts in Denmark and found that the seven-year cumulative incidence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) remained stable across 12 consecutive birth cohorts. The finding directly challenges the idea that autism is becoming more common, and instead points to improved detection as the main driver of rising reported rates.

Updated Sep 19