Bingo!
https://x.com/drsimonegold/status/1833384250390749293?s=46&t=nLWTarDKWNHMqYhTVD-LQQ
https://x.com/27steph77/status/1833472982997413975?s=46&t=nLWTarDKWNHMqYhTVD-LQQ
Just at a glance, 20 of the doses on the 2019 schedule are annual flu shots.
The reason for the increase in autism diagnoses and vaccines are the same -- medical advances.
We have more and better vaccines.
We have better doctors who are better at diagnosing autism. Many "on the spectrum" went undiagnosed in the past. Even AI knows dat.
AI Overview
Yes, an increase in autism diagnoses is due to a number of factors, including improved screening and diagnostic methods, and increased awareness of autism:
Improved screening and diagnostic methods: Screening tools and assessment methods have improved, allowing for more accurate identification of autism in children at an earlier age.
Increased awareness: Healthcare providers, educators, and parents have become more aware of the early signs and symptoms of autism.
More clinicians: There are more clinicians who can make the diagnosis.
Broadened diagnostic criteria: Diagnostic criteria have changed and broadened to accurately capture those individuals with autism that may have been missed prior to those changes.
Increased access to care: There is increased access to care.
However, it's important to note that an increase in autism diagnoses doesn't necessarily mean that autism itself is becoming more common.