July 2018 PMID 29924395

Editorial: The rising prevalence of autism.

Eric Fombonne

Mentions

11
Peak: 3 in May 2025
across 2 sources since Apr 2019

Extended reach

426,909
potential audience

Total likes

5,741

Video views

78,339

Mentions per month

Apr 2019 – May 2025

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter8 posts
  • YouTube3 videos

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The social discussions reference key points like overdiagnosis and methodological variability in autism surveys, with words such as 'overdiagnosing' and 'rise in prevalence' implying concern and analysis. The tone is somewhat neutral and informational, reflecting curiosity and acknowledgment of ongoing debates without deep emotional investment.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

Most discussions acknowledge the importance of accurately understanding autism prevalence and mention debates about overdiagnosis and methodological issues.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show mild curiosity about the publication's content but mostly focus on implications rather than deep analysis.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts include references to specific research, such as Fombonne's editorial, indicating some level of engagement, but lack detailed discussion.

ImpactNeutral impact

The discussions recognize the topic's significance in autism research and public health, but do not suggest immediate, transformative effects from the publication.

Abstract in brief

  • Early autism surveys began as simple counts of diagnosed children with severe autism in small areas, showing low prevalence rates.
  • The methods for conducting autism surveys have become more complex over time, involving large populations, multiple sites, and detailed screening and diagnostic procedures.
  • However, there is no standard approach for these surveys, leading to differences that make it hard to tell whether variations in prevalence are due to actual differences or just differences in how studies are conducted.]

Top posts

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Alessandro Loiola MD
@AlessandroLoio2 · X

Referências utilizadas neste vídeo: 1. https://t.co/7bUAeHb52a 2. https://t.co/Tqi8wCtmgg 3. https://t.co/sXAtDP7Lry 4. https://t.co/QRIdNOprNQ 5. https://t.co/FH4veLTFFG 6. https://t.co/mku3LJPmAH

May 8, 2025 · 16 likes · 1 share · 224,004 followers View post →
AdelineLacroix
@AdelineLacroix2 · X

What is the weight of changes in prevalence report in the rising prevalence of autism? From lack of sensitivity to lack of specificity? #autism #prevalence #method https://t.co/Uil1DHRUoA

Nov 23, 2019 · 3 likes · 1 share · 316 followers View post →
Искрен Штрумф
@iskrenstrumf · X

@Zoran_Mijalkov Убаво е да ја прочитате статијава пред да ја ретвитате. Бројките на графикот се фејк њуз и немаат научна поткрепа. https://t.co/XNvbvdsCoA

Jun 19, 2020 · 2 likes · 2,516 followers View post →
Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry
@TheJCPP · X

Editorial: The rising prevalence of autism Eric Fombonne from June 2018. https://t.co/wTUS9INi8C #AutismAwarenessDay @WileyPsychology https://t.co/zyhTqJNT0J

Apr 2, 2019 · 1 like · 1 share · 14,749 followers View post →
CharliWandersAround
@Wonderingwande7 · X

@miekevanstigt Op https://t.co/KAYJYDUFvI hebben we toegang tot wetenschappelijke artikelen van over de hele wereld, en de zoekterm in combinatie met "overdiagnosis" lijkt haar argument te beamen: https://t.co/Sw9DttEzZp https://t.co/nPeX5XHeYq https://t.co/OpPompnqCt

May 26, 2020 · 1 like · 10 followers View post →
Wiley Psychology
@WileyPsychology · X

RT @TheJCPP: Editorial: The rising prevalence of autism Eric Fombonne from June 2018. https://t.co/wTUS9INi8C #AutismAwarenessDay @WileyPs…

Apr 2, 2019 · 1 share · 97,401 followers View post →

All mentions

Alessandro Loiola MD
@AlessandroLoio2 · X

Referências utilizadas neste vídeo: 1. https://t.co/7bUAeHb52a 2. https://t.co/Tqi8wCtmgg 3. https://t.co/sXAtDP7Lry 4. https://t.co/QRIdNOprNQ 5. https://t.co/FH4veLTFFG 6. https://t.co/mku3LJPmAH

May 8, 2025 · 16 likes · 1 share · 224,004 followers View post →
Искрен Штрумф
@iskrenstrumf · X

@Zoran_Mijalkov Убаво е да ја прочитате статијава пред да ја ретвитате. Бројките на графикот се фејк њуз и немаат научна поткрепа. https://t.co/XNvbvdsCoA

Jun 19, 2020 · 2 likes · 2,516 followers View post →
CharliWandersAround
@Wonderingwande7 · X

@miekevanstigt Op https://t.co/KAYJYDUFvI hebben we toegang tot wetenschappelijke artikelen van over de hele wereld, en de zoekterm in combinatie met "overdiagnosis" lijkt haar argument te beamen: https://t.co/Sw9DttEzZp https://t.co/nPeX5XHeYq https://t.co/OpPompnqCt

May 26, 2020 · 1 like · 10 followers View post →
Fertil-idees
@fertil_idees · X

RT @AdelineLacroix2: What is the weight of changes in prevalence report in the rising prevalence of autism? From lack of sensitivity to lac…

Dec 10, 2019 · 1 share · 1,444 followers View post →
AdelineLacroix
@AdelineLacroix2 · X

What is the weight of changes in prevalence report in the rising prevalence of autism? From lack of sensitivity to lack of specificity? #autism #prevalence #method https://t.co/Uil1DHRUoA

Nov 23, 2019 · 3 likes · 1 share · 316 followers View post →
Hans Koppies
@HansKoppies · X

@BetsyvdGrift Nope. 'Overdiagnosing actually happens'. Editorial Eric Fombonne (2018): The rising prevalence of autism - Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry. https://t.co/4LXJLQ364y https://t.co/v82HkvZ28O

Aug 23, 2019 · 8,121 followers View post →
Wiley Psychology
@WileyPsychology · X

RT @TheJCPP: Editorial: The rising prevalence of autism Eric Fombonne from June 2018. https://t.co/wTUS9INi8C #AutismAwarenessDay @WileyPs…

Apr 2, 2019 · 1 share · 97,401 followers View post →
Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry
@TheJCPP · X

Editorial: The rising prevalence of autism Eric Fombonne from June 2018. https://t.co/wTUS9INi8C #AutismAwarenessDay @WileyPsychology https://t.co/zyhTqJNT0J

Apr 2, 2019 · 1 like · 1 share · 14,749 followers View post →