Credit: Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative
Upward trend: The incidence of autism in Denmark increased significantly over 16 years, particularly among girls and at the higher-functioning end of the autism spectrum.
Credit: Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative
Rapid growth: The fastest rise in new autism cases is in those diagnosed between 14 and 20 years of age, followed by adults diagnosed between 40 and 65 years of age.