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* * Autism is an enigmatic, disabling neurodevelopmental disorder (J. Aust. Coll. Nutr. Env. Med. Vol. 26 No.2 (August 2007) pages 3-7) At least half of all children who have autism have mental retardation; those who do not have nonverbal cognitive delays are considered to be high functioning even though they may have significant impairments in adaptive functioning and language or communication (Pediatr Clin N Am 54 (2007) 469–481) The epidemiology of autistic spectrum disorders: is the prevalence rising? Lorna Wing 1 *, email: Lorna Wing (elliot.house@.uk) Keywords: autism ? autistic spect