What's behind the rise in autism?

By Thomas Fudge / Science and Technology Reporter, KPBS Public Broadcasting

Published January 16, 2006 at 9:00 PM PST

This story was published more than 19 years ago.

With one in 166 children diagnosed with autism in the U.S., what is causing the increase? Host Tom Fudge asks about the latest research into autism and therapies to help kids overcome some of the most

What's behind the rise in autism?

With one in 166 children diagnosed with autism in the U.S., what is causing the increase? Host Tom Fudge asks about the latest research into autism and therapies to help kids overcome some of the most significant symptoms.

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Doris Trauner , M.D. Professor of neuroscience and pediatrics at UCSD School of Medicine. She's also an attending physician at Children's Hospital and Health Center.
Isaac Pessah , PhD. Professor of toxicology at the MIND Institute at UC Davis. He is the director of the Children's Center for Environmental Health and Disease Prevention at the MIND Institute.

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A journalist with 30 years of experience, Tom covers science and technology stories for KPBS' platforms. He has received recognition for his outstanding work in hosting and public affairs reporting from the Unity Awards, the Northwest Broadcast News Association, and the San Diego chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.

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