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  • Developmental Psychology
  • Public Health

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  • Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) definitions and classifications have evolved significantly.
  • Understanding the prevalence and etiological factors of ASD is crucial for effective interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of the current understanding of ASD.
  • To analyze historical and future classification systems for ASD.
  • To critically evaluate the evidence for various causes of ASD and discuss prevalence data.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of past, current, and proposed future classification systems for ASD.
  • Analysis of international autism prevalence rates from 1965 to 2012.
  • Discussion of theoretical causes of ASD and the quality of supporting evidence.

Main Results:

  • The review highlights the dynamic nature of ASD classification and definitions.
  • International prevalence rates show significant variation and trends over time.
  • Evidence for many proposed causes of ASD remains limited or lacks robustness.

Conclusions:

  • There is a need for high-quality national data collection on ASD in Australia.
  • The current evidence base for ASD prevalence and causes necessitates further rigorous research.
  • Future discoveries are anticipated due to the evolving understanding and classification of ASD.