According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention's 2012 estimates,_____ children had an autism spectrum disorder in 2008.
A) 1 in 88
B) 1 in 2,500
C) 1 in 1,000
D) 1 in 150

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According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention's 2012 estimates, approximately 1 in 88 children had an autism spectrum disorder in 2008. This represents a significant increase from previous estimates, which were 1 in 150 in 2007 and 1 in 10,000 in the 1980s. The increased prevalence may be due to improved diagnosis and awareness, as well as other factors.