Currently, 1 in 150 children in the U.S. are diagnosed with an autistic spectrum disorder (autism, pervasive developmental disorder, asperger’s disorder). Uhah’s rate is 1 in 133 children. Why so much higher? Beats me. The quality of life lead by adults with ASD is higher in Utah. Why? I suspect that family connections and social connections are tighter in Utah compared to a state such as California.
