
This map was made by Dan Hollenbeck, an expert on Autism Prevalence. He was kind enough to answer my questions when I had called him up about his really awesome map. What a great help! He even gave me some wonderful tips. Thanks Dan.
New Jersey Results:
The increase in autism prevalence is systemic across the US.
- 5,503 children with autism in 2003.
- 911% cumulative growth rate of autism from 1992 to 2003.
- 22% average annual growth rate for autism from 1992 to 2003.
- Autism prevalence compared to CA and U.S.
- 1 out of 179 (56/10,000) children has autism in 2003.
- Increase in autism prevalence, in 2003, is attributed to younger autistic children (ages 3-8).
- Autism prevalence time trend steadily increased from 1992 to 2003.




