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All KidMed Locations Designated “Autism Friendly Communities”

After months of staff training and facility upgrades, the ASCV has designated all four KidMed Pediatric Urgent Care centers as “Autism Friendly Communities.”  According to the CDC, autism is the fastest-growing developmental disability in the United States. One in 36 children currently receives an autism diagnosis. As the only pediatric urgent healthcare center in Richmond …

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Autism Prevalence Rate Increases to 1 in 36 Children, New Data Released Ahead of Autism Acceptance Month

Richmond, VA, March 24, 2023 — Autism is the fastest-growing developmental disability in the United States, with one in 36 children receiving a diagnosis. The new data was released in two reports from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) detailing prevalence rates, characteristics, and screening and diagnostic information. Here at the ASCV, we have witnessed an increase in …

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