With more accessible resources and more research, individuals can get the proper diagnosis that they deserve. For a very long time, neurodivergent disorders, like many disorders, have primarily been studied in men. However, this field has slowly been adjusting to studying minorities and women. More research leads to more understanding and potentially can reveal some symptoms that were not originally discovered.
In the research article Cortical Source Analysis of the Face Sensitive N290 ERP Component in Infants at High Risk for Autism carried out by Maggie Guy, et al., discusses brain areas that are correlated with face-sensitive responses. They would show infants toys and would analyze those brain areas and would see if they had high or low levels of activation. This study showcased the importance of the possible detection of high-risk ASD.
A common sign and or symptom of Autism is difficulty with facial recognition and understanding expression and tone. There have been more discoveries of further symptoms over the years. Due to this, there has been a rise in autism diagnosis rates. NBC noted this increase and discussed this phenomenon with doctors. They noted that they aren’t entirely sure of the overall reason, however, they do know that they are better at detecting it and that vaccines are not the cause of autism. However, although more people are getting screened, they brought up the point that this can lead to higher misdiagnosis rates. Overall, the rising recognition and accessibility will hopefully lead to the greater good. It is important to acknowledge neurodivergent disorders in an everyday and classroom setting, and how impactful that can be to that child if they were to get a diagnosis.
NBC article: https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/autism-rates-rising-more-prevalent-versus-more-screening-rcna67408
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