Author name: Diana Gomez

If it feels like conversations about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are more common now than they were just a decade ago, it’s not your imagination. Over the past few decades, autism has transitioned from being a relatively misunderstood condition to one that is widely discussed in many environments. For many families, receiving an autism diagnosis is no longer an isolating experience but rather an entry point into a growing network of acceptance, advocacy, and support. But alongside this progress comes a striking reality—autism prevalence has been steadily rising.