Fastest growing developmental disorder? – Paediatrics MCQ

Which of the following is the fastest growing developmental disorder?
A. Specific learning disorder
B. Intellectual developmental disorder
C. Childhood onset fluency disorder
D. Autism spectrum disorder

Correct answer: D.

Autism spectrum disorder According to the report by Centre for Disease Control, United States of America, the prevalence for autism spectrum disorders has increased from 1 in 110 in 2010 to 1 in 59 in 2018. It is 4 times more prevalent in boys.