Claim: President Trump said there has been a "tremendous" increase in autism in children. There has been an increase in reported cases, but scientists don't know if this is due to a broadening of the disorder's definition and greater efforts in diagnosis.
Fact-check: Has Autism Prevalence Increased? - FactCheck.org
Verdict: president trump said there has been a "tremendous" increase in autism in children. there has been an increase in reported cases, but scientists don't know if this is due to a broadening of the disorder's definition and greater efforts in diagnosis.
Organisation: FactCheck.org
Author: Vanessa Schipani
Date published: 2017-02-18T13:13:38