The prevalence (DATA) of autistic disorders.

Order Instructions

The diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders is on the rise. Scientists believe that there are both genetic and environmental factors associated with the development of autism. The CDC has developed a surveillance system (Autism + Developmental Disabilities and Monitoring Network) to track this increase in cases.

Write an essay on Autism.

Use the links below and explain the following:

The prevalence (DATA) of autistic disorders.

Signs and Symptoms of Autism

The screening and diagnosis of autistic disorders

The possible genetic associations with the occurrence of autism

The possible environmental associations with the occurrence of autism

Treatment of autism

CDC – Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Autism Risk Factors: genes, environment, and gene-environment interactions

You may also conduct your own research to write the essay.

Cite your sources within the body of your paper and include a reference page using APA format.

Instructions:

The assignment must fully answer all questions using data to support your ideas.

Cite your sources within the body of your paper.

The paper should be a minimum of two full pages long not counting your reference page.

Include references in APA format.

This assignment will be checked for plagiarism via TurnItIn. It must have less than a 20% match in order to be graded.

Submit assignment through Canvas as a word document.

Scoring Rubric (100 Points):

Research paper answering all required questions with data. (75 points)

Citations within body of paper using APA format. (10 points)

Reference page using APA format (15 points)

https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/index.html

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3513682/