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Why Has Malaysia Seen a 700% Increase in Kids Being Diagnosed With Autism?

Vincent Iannelli, MD / May 24, 2026 / adults with autism, autism, autism causes, autism epidemic, lost generation, Malaysia, vaccines and autism

Malaysia has experienced a 700% increase in autism diagnoses among children due to heightened public awareness and improved support systems, not because of more autistic children. Legislative changes, such as the Persons with Disabilities Act 2008, have fostered better education access, encouraging earlier and more accurate diagnoses.

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Where Were the Autistic Kids and Adults in the 1970s?

Vincent Iannelli, MD / February 26, 2026 / autism epidemic, autistic adults, Daniel Pompa, Del Bigtree, IDEA, late autism diagnosis, lost generation, Rain Man, RFK Jr, state institutions, undiagnosed autism, Willowbrook

The absence of autistic children in public schools during the 1970s resulted from societal stigma and institutionalization, rather than a lack of autism. Legislation like the Education for All Handicapped Children Act in 1975 and advocacy efforts helped integrate these children into educational settings, leading to better awareness and diagnosis of autism over time.

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