Rising Autism & ADHD Diagnoses: Awareness or True Increase?
Global ASD and ADHD diagnoses have surged over two decades. Evidence suggests this reflects correcting historic underdiagnosis, not a true prevalence increase.
James Liu is a board-certified oncologist at the John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii at Manoa. His research focuses on cancer disparities in Pacific Islander populations and novel immunotherapy regimens. He covers cancer research and clinical trials for Hawaii Medical Journal.
Global ASD and ADHD diagnoses have surged over two decades. Evidence suggests this reflects correcting historic underdiagnosis, not a true prevalence increase.