Which is true of ASD prevalence?
A) It is reported to be much higher in the United States than in the Middle East.
B) It is reported to be much higher in Western Europe than in the United States.
C) It is reported to be about 0.5% in the United States.
D) It is reported to be about 1.5% to 2% in the United States.

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ASD prevalence is reported to be about 1.5% to 2% in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The prevalence may vary slightly among different states, but this is the general range reported. A is incorrect because Middle Eastern countries do not have consistent reporting methods or diagnostic criteria for ASD, making it difficult to determine prevalence. B is incorrect because Western European countries report a similar or slightly lower prevalence than the US, but the differences are not significant enough to say that one is "much higher" than the other. C is a much lower estimate than what is actually reported in the US.

Which Is True of ASD Prevalence