The incidence of autism among American adults and children has gone up exponentially.
TA study recently published in JAMA Network Open showed autism diagnoses surged by 175% from 2011 to 2022. The incidence of autism is now at 6.3 per 1,000 people, up from 2.3 per 1,000 previously. Theme parks including Sesame Place have worked to provide enjoyable experiences for people with autism. Sesame Place staff have been trained to cater to people with autism by studying sensory and emotional awareness and social skills, among other things. There are also quiet rooms at each park to help with overstimulation. Disney has also made efforts to accommodate people with autism. Its Disability Access Service allows guests to avoid or shorten their waits on lines. A recent revamp to this program requires an interview with Disney staff and a medical practitioner to qualify for this service.
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