What’s Behind the Rise in Autism Cases?

November 5, 2014

While scientists aren’t sure about what causes autism, it’s likely that both genetics and environment play a role. Amy Daniels, the assistant director for public health research at Autism Speaks, a New York City-based advocacy group, says she agrees that a significant cause in the reported increases result from changes in diagnostic methods. Daniels adds that the findings in this new study are “consistent with past research…

Vicki Clinebell majored in journalism at the University of Colorado and headed to an advertising agency before beginning a long career in broadcasting, spanning production and copywriting to Sales and Management for an ABC affiliate station.

Her decision to switch gears to pursue a career in writing fulfilled a lifelong ambition. She started as a blogger for a diverse group of businesses, and now writes for a number of digital publications for companies stationed in her hometown in the Rocky Mountains, and provides advertising copy and media buys for national and regional clients. She finds the research as intersting as the writing—she loves learning about subjects as diverse as construction scaffolding, child safety seats, and the newest trends in beauty and fashion.